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5 events,
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
What: Take & Make Craft: Climbing Spider When: 10/01/2023 to 10/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library to grab a craft kit with everything needed to make a climbing spider out of paper and yarn. Kits will be available for the month of October. One kit per child, […]
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week course on Sunday afternoons starting 9/10. This course is good for first timers or someone wanting to get back into it. […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
2 events,
Zom-Barbie
Zom-Barbie
What: Zom-Barbie When: 10/30/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come and decorate a Zombie Barbie any way you like - will you bring it to life or let it walk amongst the dead? If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the […]
2 events,
Thriller Book Club
Thriller Book Club
What: Thriller Book Club When: 10/31/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for […]
7 events,
Fall Reading Festival
Fall Reading Festival
What: Fall Reading Festival When: 11/01/2023-11/30/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Throughout the month of November, kids & teens can participate in the Fall Reading Festival by completing up to 25 fun, family activities. Each activity completed earns one entry in the prize drawings! Visit the library to pick up an activity […]
Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail
Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail
What: Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail When: 11/1/2023 - 11/15/2023 Where: Hot Springs Greenway entrance at the Corner of Adams and Seneca Street. Who: All ages Walk down the Hot Springs Greenway Trail and read The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tarfuri as you go! Greenway entrance location is at the corner of Adams and Seneca […]
Preschool Storytime: Squirrels
Preschool Storytime: Squirrels
What: Preschool Storytime: Squirrels When: 11/01/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about squirrels! Group visits by appointment only.
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Services offered will include: […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
What: Bingo for Books When: 3rd Monday of every month (& 1st Wednesday starting in July) 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 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th Monday when the 3rd Monday is […]
5 events,
Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts
Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts
What: Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts When: 11/02/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-14 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us and Emergent Arts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
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!
Dungeon Master Academy
Dungeon Master Academy
What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 11/02/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all aspiring DMs! Join Mr. Brett to learn more about running your own games of D&D, and help build the library's own fantasy world to explore! If registration is […]
10 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 11/03/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
What: Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic When: 11/3/23 @ 8:30am-4pm Where: In-Person Ages: 6 months and older Free to the Public On Friday, November 3rd, the Garland County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer drive-thru flu vaccinations at no charge at the Garland County Library, which is located at 1427 Malvern […]
Yoga for Veterans
Yoga for Veterans
What: Yoga for Veterans When: First and Third Friday Monthly, 9:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This veteran-focused wellness & fitness program is hosted in collaboration with the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System. Instructor Chuna Rai-Nelson brings over 40 years of experience teaching different levels of yoga class across VAs in Arkansas.
5 events,
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 11/04/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
Hot Springs, Cold Cases Pt. 2 (featuring Hot Springs Police Department)
Hot Springs, Cold Cases Pt. 2 (featuring Hot Springs Police Department)
What: Hot Springs, Cold Cases Pt. 2 (featuring Hot Springs Police Department) When: 11/4/23 @3:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Required The Hot Springs Police Department will return to highlight the facts of some local cold cases, as well as give insight into their investigation techniques. (Only publicly-revealed information will be discussed). […]
Victimology: A Victim-Centered Approach to Cracking Cold Cases
Victimology: A Victim-Centered Approach to Cracking Cold Cases
What: Victimology: A Victim-Centered Approach to Cracking Cold Cases When: 11/4/23 @5:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Required This program is part of the Hot Springs/Cold Blood True Crime Festival, which takes place on Friday, November 3rd and Saturday, November 4th at the Garland County Library. Join us for a presentation on […]
5 events,
Fall Reading Festival
Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 11/05/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
3 events,
Fiction Writers Cafe
Fiction Writers Cafe
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 11/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]
5 events,
Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program
Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program
What: Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program When: 11/07/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Join us for an origami celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program.
Introduction to Astronomy: Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
Introduction to Astronomy: Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Stars - In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff When: 11/7/23 @ 1pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy, and promote interest and understanding. This […]
Teen Cookin’: Pizza Garlic Knots
Teen Cookin’: Pizza Garlic Knots
What: Teen Cookin': Pizza Garlic Knots When: 11/07/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pizza Garlic Knots! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]
6 events,
Stories in the Park at Chattanooga Park
Stories in the Park at Chattanooga Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 11/08/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Chattanooga Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Chattanooga Park (530 Chattanooga Street) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 1pm-3pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape
Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape
What: Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape When: 11/08/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving is coming up and turkey is plotting his great escape before he becomes dinner. Your mission = Find turkey! Work as a team to find clues and unlock […]
6 events,
Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland
Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland When: 11/09/23 | 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! If […]
FOL Annual Meeting
FOL Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Garland County Library will hold their annual business meeting and 2024 officer election at the Garland County Library on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10 AM in Room B. All current FOL members and prospective volunteers are welcome to attend.
Magic: The Gathering Club
Magic: The Gathering Club
What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 11/09/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly club! Choose from thousands of cards that are provided already, build your deck, and battle other players! If registration is full, […]
5 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 11/10/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
What: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 11/10/2023 @ 2:00-4:00 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. (Friday) 11/10 – DIY Fall Gnome […]
Novel Knitters
Novel Knitters
What: Novel Knitters When: 11/10/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn how to loom knit a hat for winter! All supplies (looms, picks, yarn, etc.) will be provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
3 events,
Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
4 events,
Fall Reading Festival
Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
5 events,
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club. Registration Required.
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 11/13/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Magic Tree House Book #27, Thanksgiving on a Thursday. Jack and Annie travel back to Plymouth in 1621 to the first Thanksgiving Day. But will […]
Nintendo Club
Nintendo Club
What: Nintendo Club When: 11/13/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hang out with fellow Nintendo fans for an hour, and bring your Switch! No Switch? No problem! The library has enough to share! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
5 events,
National Pickle Day Celebration
National Pickle Day Celebration
What: National Pickle Day Celebration When: 11/14/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under We're celebrating pickles! Join us for pickle tastings, pickle crafts, pickle books, and more! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class (For Adults!)
Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class (For Adults!)
What: Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class(for Adults!) When: 11/14/23 @ 10am Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Learn to play the mountain dulcimer with Charlie Mink, a longtime performer at the Ozark Folk Center State Park and instructor for the music roots program in Mountain View, Arkansas. The mountain dulcimer is one of the […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 11/14/22 @ 5:30-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room C & D Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended To register, please e-mail Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com. Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on […]
6 events,
Bluey Party
Bluey Party
What: Bluey Party When: 11/15/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Join Ms. Katie for a party celebrating everyone's favorite blue heeler, Bluey!
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 9am-11am on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Services offered will include: […]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
5 events,
Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Kenya
Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Kenya
What: Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Kenya When: 11/16/23 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Registration is required and will begin on 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! If […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
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!
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 11/16/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]
3 events,
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
What: At-Home Science Kit Pickup When: 11/17/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a mystery science kit full of everything you will need to conduct a simple at-home science experiment! Instruction video and reading recommendations included. One kit per […]
Yoga for Veterans
Yoga for Veterans
What: Yoga for Veterans When: First and Third Friday Monthly, 9:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This veteran-focused wellness & fitness program is hosted in collaboration with the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System. Instructor Chuna Rai-Nelson brings over 40 years of experience teaching different levels of yoga class across VAs in Arkansas.
2 events,
Have Book, Will Travel – November 2023
Have Book, Will Travel – November 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - November 2023 When: 11/18/23 @ 11:15am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common […]
4 events,
Fall Reading Festival
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Roll for Lunch!
Roll for Lunch!
What: Roll for Lunch! When: 11/19/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m This one-shot D&D adventure/free lunch is so random, even the food is decided by the roll of the dice! Will your sandwich have pickles or spicy chips? Will it be served on white, […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
4 events,
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
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 […]
Mini-Book Necklaces
Mini-Book Necklaces
What: Mini-Book Necklaces When: 11/20/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. What's better than a great book? A tiny version you can take with you! Make your own tiny book, then turn it into a necklace or keychain. If registration is full, call […]
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 11/20/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]
5 events,
Secret Sounds of the Spa: Uncovering Hot Springs’ Hidden Cultural Legacy
Secret Sounds of the Spa: Uncovering Hot Springs’ Hidden Cultural Legacy
What: Secret Sounds of the Spa: Uncovering Hot Springs’ Hidden Cultural Legacy When: 11/21/23 @ 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. Stephen Koch celebrates […]
Fantasy Book Club
Fantasy Book Club
What: Fantasy Book Club When: 11/21/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Chanan to read and discuss a fantasy book and have book-themed snacks and crafts! By popular request, November’s book is North, or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson. This […]
6 events,
Preschool Storytime: Thanksgiving
Preschool Storytime: Thanksgiving
What: Preschool Storytime: Thanksgiving When: 11/22/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Thanksgiving! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Inflatable Turkeys
Drop-In Activity: Inflatable Turkeys
What: Drop-In Activity: Inflatable Turkeys When: 11/22/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Pop in between 4 & 5 pm to make a silly inflatable turkey with a cup, straw, plastic glove, and craft supplies. For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. Group visits by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable collection […]
2 events,
Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
2 events,
Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
2 events,
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 11/25/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. LEGO Club is back and bigger than ever! Participants will be given a specific prompt and will have two hours to build using LEGO blocks provided by […]
4 events,
Fall Reading Festival
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 11/26/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. LEGO Club is back and bigger than ever! Participants will be given a specific prompt and will have two hours to build using LEGO blocks provided by the library, […]
2 events,
Pizza and Pages
Pizza and Pages
What: Pizza & Pages When: 11/27/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Eat pizza and talk about books! Bring your favorite YA book to share and learn about new YA books published in 2022, 2023, and maybe even some upcoming 2024 releases! Pizza […]
3 events,
Tea and Treats for Incorrigible Children
Tea and Treats for Incorrigible Children
What: Tea & Treats for Incorrigible Children When: 11/28/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Were you raised by wolves? Do you long to enjoy the finer things in life (like reading poetry and eating teacakes while howling at the moon)? Are your […]
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 11/28/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition: The Scary but True Story of the Poison that Made People Glow in the Dark by Kate Moore Some […]
2 events,
Library Closed for Staff Traning
Library Closed for Staff Traning
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
3 events,
Ornament Night
Ornament Night
What: Ornament Night When: 11/30/2023 | 6:30-8:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Come make ornaments and crafts with us. Give them as gifts this holiday season or keep them for yourself! Snacks and hot cocoa will be provided.
Magic: The Gathering Club
Magic: The Gathering Club
What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 11/30/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly club! Choose from thousands of cards that are provided already, build your deck, and battle other players! If registration is full, […]
5 events,
Take-and-Make Craft: Melting Snowman
Take-and-Make Craft: Melting Snowman
What: Take & Make Craft: Melting Snowman When: 12/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library this month to grab a kit with everything needed to make a melting snowman out of simple craft supplies. One kit per child.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 12/01/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
Yoga for Veterans
Yoga for Veterans
What: Yoga for Veterans When: First and Third Friday Monthly, 9:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This veteran-focused wellness & fitness program is hosted in collaboration with the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System. Instructor Chuna Rai-Nelson brings over 40 years of experience teaching different levels of yoga class across VAs in Arkansas.
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!): Gingerbread House Contest (REGISTRATION IS FULL)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!): Gingerbread House Contest (REGISTRATION IS FULL)
What: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!): Ginger Bread House Contest When: 12/1/2023 @ 2:00-4:00 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. This month we will be decorating ginger bread houses with a contest to […]
5 events,
Santa Visits – PHOTOS READY
Santa Visits – PHOTOS READY
What: Santa visits When: 12/02/2023 | 11 AM - 1 PM Where: Garland County Library CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SANTA PHOTOS.
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Fall 2023)
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Fall 2023)
What: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Fall 2023) When: Saturday, December 2nd @ 8:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required These seasonal bird walks around the neighborhood surrounding the Library are led by an experienced birder from the local Audubon Society. Participants should arrive starting around 8:30am to prepare for the walk, which will depart […]
Cocoa and Crafts
Cocoa and Crafts
What: Cocoa and Crafts When: 12/02/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come craft with Ms. Tori and enjoy yummy hot cocoa! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.