(VIRTUAL) Perceptions of Color #3: Bringing the H.E.A.T.: Healthy Eating Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join Marsalis Weatherspoon and his guests in "Perceptions of Color," a monthly series that intends to both celebrate and educate about all facets of the African American experience. Weatherspoon, a musician, speaker, and public servant, currently serves as President of the local NAACP branch, Hot Springs Branch #6013. This […]
(Blended Virtual/In-Person) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesTo register, please email Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com Join writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts will meet on the third Saturday of each month for a brief presentation on a craft-related topic, followed by a short workshop of submitted fiction selections. […]
(VIRTUAL) A Closer Look at Harriet Tubman
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This program will give a closer look at the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Tubman is the subject of Downtown Hot Springs' upcoming Freedom mural, envisioned by artist Perrion Hurd. "Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 […]
(VIRTUAL) Sister City Program #7: Bonus Photo Showcase
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This virtual event will feature guest host Mary Zunick, Sister City Program Director. By popular demand, Hanamaki Office of International Relations Coordinator and Translator Jesse Gutman will share and discuss hundreds of beautiful photos taken in Japan. The sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan, officially began […]
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 10: Guest Zack Dryden
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary December's Special Guest is Zack Dryden of Dryden Pottery. Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, in this new series about one of Hot Springs' most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. While the pandemic may have temporarily changed the experience, the Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk […]
(VIRTUAL) A Bird and a Book: Where the Crawdads Sing
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Hosted by Garland County Audubon Society and avid birder Jerry Butler. Features reactions by local readers to the romance, drama, science, and beauty of the best-selling story, Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. Special attention will be given to this program's featured bird, the red-billed tropicbird.
(In-Person) Bluegrass Jam
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesBring 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!
(VIRTUAL) Beginner’s Makeup Tutorial – Glam Holiday Looks
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Program is presented by Quincie Deloach, who has 17 years of expertise in cosmetology as the Arkansas State University Three Rivers Cosmetology Program Coordinator/Director, Farouk-CHI Educator, and Small Business Owner. "Everyone loves a nice, natural makeup look, but it’s the holiday season, so a glam makeup look is in […]
Tunes for Toys Holiday Concert & Donation Drive
Celebrate the holidays by enjoying a festive musical performance from Jacob Flores, aka "Hot Springs #1 Music Performer" (as voted by Sentinel-Record readers). To show appreciation for our users, the library will give pastries and refreshments to listeners. Donations of toys, winter clothing, hygiene products, and nonperishable food are appreciated. All donated items should be new/unused. […]
Adult Craft Club: Holiday Ornaments (In-Person or To-Go!)!
Drop by during and after the "Tunes for Toys Concert and Donation Drive" for some holiday craftiness! We'll have two crafts to choose from; Pom Pom Poodles and Cardboard tube Poinsettias.All tools and supplies provided, first come first served. You can also pick up a to-go ornament! Get crafty at home this holiday with some […]
(VIRTUAL) Bingo for Books
The library now offers two monthly Bingo programs every month! Virtual bingo is on the second Tuesday of every month, with in-person bingo on the third Monday of every month! Both are hosted by Hot Springs' #1 Music Performer (as voted by Sentinel-Record readers), Jacob Flores! To register for any adult bingo programs, send an […]
(POSTPONED) Why Study History?
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary The study of history is important because it gives relevance to today. In order to better understand our current world, we need to study the past. In this first episode, we start by exploring the history of Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village. It started with the thermal waters. […]