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Paper Marbling (Pre-Recorded Video)

Ages 11-18 only! Sign up and pick up a paper marbling kit (beginning on Wednesday, June 23rd) to make at home! Ms. Brittany will pre-record a tutorial video to send out on the day of the program. Watch the video anytime! All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.

Free

Moody Monday Storytime

Registration is required and will begin on Saturday, May 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! A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to […]

Free

(In-Person) Bingo for Books

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. […]

[IN-PERSON] Matt Sandbank’s Making Shadow Puppets Workshop

Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Shadow School is a cross-curricular virtual puppetry program designed for elementary-aged audiences. It features an interactive live show that teaches students a variety of literary devices with fun shadow skits. The live show is complimented by a series of 3 engaging, self-paced online workshops that cover the science of shadows, poetry-writing, and shadow puppet-making. Ages […]

Free

[IN-PERSON] Extraordinary Animals: Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas

Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Join Ms. Tiffany and Ms. Katie to celebrate true stories of extraordinary animals.  Ages 7-12. This program will take place in person at the library. Due to social distancing restrictions, only program participants will be allowed in the programming room. Masks are encouraged. All programs are subject to at any time.

Free

(VIRTUAL) Cooking with Katie – One Pan Sausage and Veggies

Let's cook a meal together! We provide the recipe and cooking tips, you provide the ingredients. We will be cooking "One Pan Sausage and Veggies." This is a beginner recipe for adults; no cooking experience required. Sign up and you will receive a Zoom link a day or two before the event. If you have […]

Free

Bean Art Animals (Pre-Recorded Video)

Ages 11-18 only! Sign up and pick up a bean animal kit (beginning on Wednesday, June 23rd) to make at home! Ms. Brittany will pre-record a tutorial video to send out on the day of the program. Watch the video anytime! All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.

Free

Silly Pets Storytime

Registration is required and will begin on Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about silly pets! Craft kits will be available for pickup at the library.  Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.

Free

[IN-PERSON] Who Am I? Endangered Animal Guessing Game

Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Join Ms. Tiffany for a fun guessing game! Can you identify the endangered animals? Ages 5-10. Registration required. Please register each child individually. This program will take place in person at the library. Masks are encouraged and social distancing guidelines will be followed. All programs are subject to at any time.

Free

(VIRTUAL) Sister City Program Series #5

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This virtual event will feature guest Mary Zunick, Sister City Program Director. This episode will include a virtual tour of sites Hanamaki exchange students would see on their visit. Special guests will include students and Jesse Gutman from Hanamaki International Relations Department. The sister city relationship between Hot Springs […]

Little Rock Zoo: The “Ick” Factor

Join us on Zoom with the Little Rock Zoo! "Certain animals have always been seen as “creepy” or unpopular, and others may do things that are considered gross... but why? Learn why these animals deserve a better reputation than they have and play very important roles in the ecosystem." Ages 18 and under. Registration is […]

Free

(VIRTUAL) Hot Springs Cuisines: Behind the Scenes (Episode I: Will’s Cinnamon Shop)

Watch video here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOAIkyxH0aM   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 first episode focuses on Will's Cinnamon Shop, located at 1001 Central Avenue in […]