Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Kids and teens ages 18 and under are invited to enter our pumpkin decorating contest. You can carve, paint, or use any other supplies to decorate your pumpkin--just make sure it's family-friendly! Send a photo of your finished pumpkin to jhenson@gclibrary.com between Monday 10/25 and Thursday 10/28. Entries will be posted online and in the […]
[VIRTUAL] Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 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! A themed craft will be available for pickup one week before the program! Ages 5 and under.
(VIRTUAL) Bingo for Books
The library now offers two monthly Bingo programs 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 email to jflores@gclibrary.com Pick up your bingo cards at the library by contacting Jacob at 501-623-4161, or have them emailed […]
[VIRTUAL] Boxcar Book Club: Schoolhouse Mystery
Registration is required for this program and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th. Ages 7-10 Book: Schoolhouse Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner Discuss the book, play games, and win prizes! Some free copies of the book will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. **If you register online for this program you are […]
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Halloween
Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime about Halloween! Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.
[VIRTUAL] Homeschool Book Club: The Lightning Thief
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesRegistration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Title: The Lightning Thief This program will take place on Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the program. Some copies of the book will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis. One book per family, please. Ages 8-13. […]
[VIRTUAL] Teens Cook Dinner: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Join Ms. Katie on Zoom to learn how to make a yummy meal for your family. This month's meal: Spaghetti and Meatballs. Ingredients will be provided and ready for pickup prior to the program. Each ingredient kit will be enough for a family of four. Ages 14-18. Registration is required. One kit per family. Please […]
(VIRTUAL) Children of the Night: Nocturnal Animals of Arkansas
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary It's a not-so-shady expose of Arkansas nightlife! This investigation into some unusual suspects takes a look into what these nocturnal animals do in the shadows. When darkness falls, who will be there? Guest speaker is Master Naturalist Belinda Jonak. If you would like to ask a question in advance, […]
[VIRTUAL] Kids Cook Dinner: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Join Ms. Katie on Zoom to learn how to make a yummy meal for your family. This month's meal: Spaghetti and Meatballs. Ingredients will be provided and ready for pickup prior to the program. Each ingredient kit will be enough for a family of four. Ages 10-13. Registration is required. One kit per family. Please […]
(VIRTUAL) Perceptions of Color #2: Behind the Boo: The Menace and the Message of Black Horror
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 N.A.A.C.P. branch, Hot Springs Branch #6013. This second […]
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
[VIRTUAL] Micro-Club: Ebola
Join in to take a look at one of the most frightening viruses in our microscopic world- Ebola. We will hear from the experts, learn the science, and build a 3D representation of the Ebola virus itself. Disclaimer of sensitive content: a general description of the medical condition will be discussed. For ages 12-18. Registration […]