Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary The Garland County Library interviews Dr. Gene Shelby, Garland County Health Officer, who will provide this series of virtual updates to the public regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, specifically discussing the latest impact on Garland County and the City of Hot Springs. The audience will be able to ask […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Leslie Cooper, Arkansas Monarch & Pollinator Coordinator, will talk about native bees, heir place in our ecosystem ,their habits and habitats, and how we can help thrive.

Program posted at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join us for a behind the scenes look at popular local restaurants, as we follow some of Hot Springs' chefs, cooks, bakers, and restauranteurs around in their restaurant to tour their food and routines. This episode focuses on Red Light Roastery & Coffee House - their shop is located […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Garland County Audubon Society and avid birder Jerry Butler will interview Mitchell Pruitt of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. Mitchell Pruitt once completed an Arkansas Big Year when he was only in his teens, and fell only one species short of the state record. A "big year" is a […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Do you want to write stories that will engage young girls?  Whether you want to write for the pre-teen girls in your life, enter contests, or publish, this streaming workshop will provide you with keys to help you on your way.  Learn how writing for contemporary girls differs from […]

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 August, there will be a second Zoom Bingo for Books on Monday, August 30th. Both are hosted by Hot Springs #1 Music Performer (as voted by Sentinel-Record readers), […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary How do you eat right when money is tight? Join Crystal D. Johnson, Garland County Extension Agent with the Family & Consumer Sciences/SNAP Ed program, to learn some tips on how to focus on healthy low-cost meal planning.

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Are you looking for a  new or better skincare routine? Want to try new skincare products but unsure about what or how to use them? Maybe you’re unsure about your skin type. This course will help you get started with a good basic skincare routine. You will have a […]

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, […]

The Greater Hot Springs Beekeepers Association, in recognition of September's National Honey Month, will host a booth at the Garland County Library on the first day of Autumn, Wednesday, September 22nd, from 11am-2pm. Representatives will have honey for sale and sampling, have an observation hive with live bees on display, and have educational handouts about […]

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 first […]

Friends of the Garland County Library Annual Book Sale | 9/24-9/25 | Library Auditorium The giant annual sale returns this fall. Members of the Friends of the Library enjoy the perk of a preview day on Friday, September 24th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Memberships can be purchased at any time leading up to […]