America’s Art Form Concert: “The Blues /Jazz Connection”
What: America's Art Form Concert: "The Blues /Jazz Connection" When: 8/10/22 @ 6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Required, Free to the Public This program will explore some of the aspects of blues and jazz that intersect. The band will demonstrate how certain songs can be played in either genre. Lead musician Marquis […]
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
Every Wednesday, July 13th - Aug 17th at 2pm at the Garland County Library. To register for this free 6-week course, contact Lacy Swayze at Oaklawn Center on Aging by calling 501-623-0020. Tai Chi improves muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. It also improves immunity and quality of life, and relieves pain. Muscle strength is […]
Know It to Grow It: Bats of Arkansas
What: Know It to Grow It: Bats of Arkansas When: 8/17/22 @ 6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The latest episode in the Garland County Master Gardeners' "Know It to Grow It" series will introduce us to the Bats of Arkansas and discuss their importance to our environment. Presenter Phillip Jordan is a […]
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – August 2022
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - Interestings Edition When: 8/20/22 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common […]
National Honey Bee Day Booth
What: National Honey Bee Day Booth When: 8/20/22 @1pm - 3pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages The Greater Hot Springs Beekeepers Association, in recognition of August's National Honey Bee Day, will host a booth at the Garland County Library on Saturday, August 20th, from 1pm-3pm. Representatives will have education handouts and be available to chat […]
Jessa Thurman Author Talk
What: Jessa Thurman Author Talk When: 8/23/22 @ 6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Entomologist and former GCL employee Jessa Thurman will introduce her new book, Australia's Incredible Insects, and deep dive into her experiences as an author. This reference book highlights some of the most bizarre insects found in Australia and is […]
Arkansas Dairy Bars w/ Kat Robinson
What: Arkansas Dairy Bars w/ Kat Robinson When: 8/26/2022 | 6:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ Registration required. Nostalgia is sweet, and sweeter still with a soft-serve ice cream cone in hand. Come join author Kat Robinson as she shares the stories behind many of Arkansas' dairy bars, and how she came to […]
Adult Puzzle Club
What: Adult Puzzle Club When: The first Saturday of every month from 1-3pm. Where: Room D Who: 18+ Registration required. This is a social club - complete puzzles together or solo, and make new friends! Dozens of puzzles will be provided by the library to choose from - or you can bring your own! Light […]
AARP Smart Driver Course
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 9/3/2022 @ 1pm - 4pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become eligible for a multi-year […]
Perceptions of Color Episode 12: Black to School
What: Perceptions of Color Episode 12: Black to School When: 9/6/22 @6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Join Marsalis Weatherspoon and his guests for 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 […]
Love Your Library Day
What: Love Your Library Day When: Wednesday, September 7th, 11am-2pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September, the Garland County Library invites the community to join us for Love Your Library Day! Long-term and would-be patrons alike can come to learn all about our newly-launched […]
Gallery Walk Talk 18: Deleen Davidson
What: Gallery Walk Talk 17: Deleen Davidson When:9/7/2022 @ 6pm Where: Online - live stream via Facebook & YouTube Who: Ages 18+ No registration Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance in this monthly virtual series about one of Hot Springs's most famous art-centric traditions: Hot Springs Gallery Walk. Each month a local artist will […]