Library Closed for State Holiday
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARThe Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
Hot Springs Reservation and the Birth of the National Park Service
What: Hot Springs Reservation and the Birth of the National Park Service When: 1/17/22 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No registration required This program is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. Historians have struggled […]
Light Up! Paper Lantern Painting with Emergent Arts
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: Light Up! Paper Lantern Painting with Emergent Arts When: 01/17/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Come learn about Chinese New Year and decorate a paper lantern with Emergent Arts! Decorated lanterns will be on display February 3rd-5th at David Watkins Park on Park Ave. A competition of painted and […]
Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality
What: Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality When: 1/17/22 @6pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 13+ Registration Required In this first-person presentation of President Abraham Lincoln in period dress, he shares his ever-evolving perspectives on the subjects of slavery, emancipation, and equality. The program will be followed by Q&A, photos, and informal interaction. Mr. Lincoln […]
Preschool Storytime: Snowmen
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: Preschool Storytime: Snowmen When: 01/18/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about snowmen! Group visits by appointment only.
STEAM Team: Polar Animals
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: STEAM Team: Polar Animals When: 01/18/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore fun facts about polar animals and their fascinating lives! STEAM Team is a recurring program focusing on subjects of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We eat […]
All Things Fiber
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club (Meeting #2)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: D&D Book Club When: 01/19/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. This is the second meeting of this month's book club! You must register for meeting #1 (January 5th) in order to attend this meeting. In this book club, we'll play […]
Author Spotlight: Jory John
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: Author Spotlight: Jory John When: 01/19/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate a new author with Ms. Katie and Ms. Tiffany each month! This month we are learning about Jory John. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to […]
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Bring 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!
Toddler Time
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: Toddler Time When: 01/20/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
Snowman Crafts
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, ARWhat: Snowman Crafts When: 01/20/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Jill to make some cool snowman crafts. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.