Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month!

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that rescues exotic big cats and bears from the exotic pet trade/entertainment industry. We have been rescuing big cats since 1992 and are a true GFAS Accredited Sanctuary through the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Join Wildlife Interpreter Shayleen Richert […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Larry Wilson is the Director of Lifelong Learning Institute of Hot Springs Village, a retired history teacher, and a regular guest speaker for the Garland County Historical Society. Mr. Wilson will present on a different topic relevant to Arkansas history each month. July's topic spotlights currently active Arkansas musicians, […]

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 writing activity and group discussion. Topics will include: developing vibrant characters, structuring your plot, […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Celebrate the Hot Springs National Park Centennial by comparing life in Hot Springs in 1921 to 2021. Tom Hill is the Curator at Hot Springs National Park, responsible for the care and preservation of the park’s extensive collection of historic artifacts, natural specimens, and archival materials. He was born […]

A competitive video gaming tournament for ages 18+. Registration strictly required in advance via a Google Form. Please see form for rules and registration. EDIT: All slots are filled. Please check back for a tournament in the Fall!

The library now offers two monthly Bingo programs every month! Virtual Bingo for Books via Zoom is on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1pm. In-Person Bingo for Books in the Library's Auditorium is on the last Monday of every month at 1pm. Limited seating, registration is first come, first serve. See next line. […]

Adults can win prizes by showing their knowledge about Disney animation - from Mickey Mouse to The Lion King to Pixar. Trivia livestreamed via a library Facebook event. Rules will be clarified during the program, but to participate, you must have an active Facebook account and be willing to comment your answers.

CANCELLED

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This virtual event will feature guest Mary Zunick, Sister City Program Director. This is the final episode in the Sister City Program Virtual Series. The sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan, officially began on January 15, 1993, after a group of Hanamaki residents combed the United […]