Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesThe 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 for Health: Then & Now
What: Hot Springs for Health: Then & Now When: 2/21/23 @ 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. This program explores the evolution of public […]
YA Thriller Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: YA Thriller Club When: 02/21/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 02/21/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room B Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended To register, please e-mail Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com. Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second […]
Preschool Storytime: Penguins
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Preschool Storytime: Penguins When: 02/22/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about penguins! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Pom-Pom Cannons
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Drop-In Activity: Pom-Pom Cannons When: 02/22/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library between 4 & 5pm to make a pom-pom cannon from balloons, pom-poms, tape, and cups. How far does your pom fly?! First-come, first-served while supplies last. *Group visits by appointment only.
Banana Splits Book Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Banana Splits Book Club When: 02/22/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If […]
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. […]
Thriving Thursdays
What: Thriving Thursday When: Dates vary; see list | 11-12 PM Where: Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Thriving Thursdays are about learning something new and useful to help you thrive and finding community to help you do it. Join Alison Crane, FCS Agent for the Garland County Extension Service, and the Garland County […]
STEAM Team: Geoboards
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: STEAM Team: Geoboards When: 02/23/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s do some junk drawer geometry! We will explore geometric shapes and create colorful geoboards. STEAM Team is a recurring program focusing on subjects of science, technology, engineering, art, and […]
Board Game Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Board Game Club When: 02/23/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play board games with us! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.