Kids
Hot Springs Fire Department visits
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesCome meet local firefighters, learn about the equipment they use, and check out their firetruck! All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Music and Mindfulness: Bugs
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesJoin Ms. Tiffany for an bug-themed mindfulness program that incorporates music and movement. Ages 3-5. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Ocean Explorers: Oceanography
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesHop aboard the library boat to explore and learn about our wild wonderful ocean! We snack, read, learn, and do creative activities about sea-tastic topics. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Tinker Time with Mid-America Science Museum
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesThe Mid America Science Museum is bringing its tinker studio to the library! Reserve a spot to fiddle with recycled materials to create your own sea creature. Let’s spark our imagination and invent together. Ages 12 and under. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. […]
Garland Gamers
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesJoin us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and Playstation. Ages 10-18. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Family Movie Night Kit Pickup
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesPick up a movie night kit that includes a movie, popcorn (bucket provided), and movie theater candy! Once you've finished the movie, fill out the provided review sheet and return it to be entered into a prize drawing! *Kits will contain library movies that must be checked out with a library card and returned after […]
Moody Monday Storytime
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesRegistration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Faith for a storytime that explores and explains our feelings and the different ways we experience them! Ages 6 and under. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Weird and Wonderful Eels Book Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesJoin Ms. Tiffany to learn more about mysterious, fascinating, breathtaking, riveting eels and create a weird eel craft of your very own. Stop by the children's department to pick up a copy of Eels: The Superpower Field Guide by Rachel Poliquin to read before the program and come ready to discuss these fascinating creatures (one […]
Dungeons and Dragons at Sea
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesD&D at Sea! -Avast, ye landlubbers! Join in on a nautical D&D adventure with quick, simplified rules! Embark on a new quest every week on a pirate ship crewed by you and your friends! Sail across the seas, solving mysteries and - if all goes well - saving the world! All supplies provided. Ages 10-18. […]
Storytime-To-Go Pickup
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesSign up for a storytime-to-go kit and have a library-style storytime at home! Each kit will contain 3-5 picture books and a theme-related craft with supplies for up to 5 kids. Kits will contain library books, so a library card is required for this program. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th. One […]
Drop-In Activity: LEGO Fun
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesCome by the library to play with all of our Legos! Small blocks, big blocks, STEM sets, and more. Ages 12 and under. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Bingo for Books
Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us to play bingo and win prizes! Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12 All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.