(V) Author Talk w/ Wanda E. Brunstetter
This program will be hosted by our friends at Saline County Library and will be livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary, as well as on Saline County Library's Facebook page. The Saline County Library is hosting a virtual author talk with New York Times bestselling author, Wanda E Brunstetter. Mrs. Brunstetter has sold more than 10 million copies […]
Adult Puzzle Club
Adult Puzzle Club is on the first Wednesday of every month from 12-2pm. 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 snacks and refreshments will also be offered. […]
(V) Gallery Walk Talk 16: Longhua Xu
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary July's special guest is Longhua Xu. We will talk about his artwork, especially his "Soul of Arkansas" exhibit at the Historic Arkansas Museum. 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 […]
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Ashley and Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 on the first and third Friday of each month in Room D. Craft materials are provided, but feel free to bring extra supplies to share with the group! Upcoming themes and dates include […]
(In-Person) Adult Talent Show
Showcase your talent at the library's 2022 Adult Talent Show. Solo performers only! Talents may include (but are not limited to) singing, dancing, instrumental music, rapping, comedy, magic, juggling, miming, ventriloquism, and more. Gift card prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants. Registration required for performers only. Spectators encouraged. Rules: 1. […]
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 […]
America’s Art Form Concert: “My Bicoastal Musical Journey”
This concert is free and no registration is required. Pianist Curtis "JJ" Adams, known by his friends as "Master of the Keyboard," will perform a concert and discuss his own musical journey. Adams is knowledgeable about and experienced in many genres, including Blues, Latin, Funk, Gospel, and Jazz.
(In-Person & Virtual) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
Please note that the Inkhearts will meet from 1:00-2:30 P.M. through the summer. Blended in-person and virtual event 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 third Saturday of each […]
Bingo for Books
The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. Prizes include various gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores, as well as some gift certificates to the library's Book Sale Room. All prizes for this program are sponsored by the Friends of the Garland […]
Perceptions of Color #11: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary 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 serves as President of the local NAACP branch, Hot Springs Branch #6013. Incorporated […]
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 […]
Master Gardeners: Homesteading in a Modern World Part III
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary On Wednesday, July 20th at 6pm, Garland County Master Gardener Jamie Wilkerson will return for the newest "Know It to Grow It" episode. Wilkerson will continue the discussion of the principles of homesteading and share the research and techniques she has used on her journey to self-sufficiency. This episode […]