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.

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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 […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Filmmakers Tom Capps, Phil Russell and Janelle Tedesco will pull back the curtain to reveal some tricks and secrets behind how movies are made. Whether it’s a big budget or independent film there is always an illusion to create and a way to accomplish it! Props and visual aids […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, in this new series about one of Hot Springs' most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. While the pandemic may have temporarily changed the experience, the Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk is described as "an opportunity to stroll beautiful downtown […]