What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]

What: Celtic Breeze Highlights Irish Dancers When: 3/17/24 @ 2:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration The Hot Springs Jazz Society returns on Sundays in 2024, starting off with a unique combination of violin, piano and drums will present jazz programming with a twist. Charli Mink formed Celtic Breeze in 2005 and has led […]

What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M.  & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th […]

What: History of the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo When: 3/19/24 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No Registration This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. Owners Jamie and Suzy Bridges […]

What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 9am-11am on every first and third Wednesday of each month. Services offered include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 1pm-3pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first […]

What: SkyDome Planetarium When: 03/21/2024 | 12-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Explore the wonders of the night sky with the Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium! Shows every hour beginning at noon--last show begins at 5pm. Space is limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2 PM to 4 PM on every first and third […]

What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month!

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Adult Egg Hunt When: 03/22/2024 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ Registration Required WAITLIST: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSzpqsJOe0O7ZfgMQMfiTp4pI9RfFu-9mY8kMJ72VBH87nMA/viewform Join us for an after-hours egg hunt in the library stacks! Every egg has a ticket inside with a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants and other businesses, as well as smaller prizes

What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM, 4st Saturday of each month Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc's Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]

What: Painting with Pastels When: 03/23/24 @ 10-12 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required In this 2 hour guided painting session, Shirley will be presenting techniques to create depth in pastel landscapes emphasizing the vibrant nature of soft pastels. Students will provide their own materials. Here is a link to the supply list. Your […]