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Pizza & Pages (Pre-Recorded Program)
Pizza & Pages (Pre-Recorded Program)
Registration Required. Registration for this program will begin on Monday, March 15th. Ages 11-18 only! Sign up and pick up a frozen pizza (beginning on Monday, April 19th) to bake at home! Ms. Brittany will pre-record a video about cool books to share with you. Watch the video anytime! *Books will be noted with suggested […]
Moody Monday Storytime: Happiness
Moody Monday Storytime: Happiness
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. There are so many different things that make us feel fearful or scared. Join Ms. Faith for a storytime that explores and explains the feeling of happiness and different ways we experience it! A themed craft will be available for pickup one […]
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Preschool Storytime: Wolves
Preschool Storytime: Wolves
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about wolves! 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.
Teen Bingo
Teen Bingo
Registration Required. Registration for this program will begin on Monday, March 15th. Ages 11-18 only! Join us online to play bingo to win awesome prizes. Prizes include: books, candy, gift cards, and much more! *This program will take place on Zoom. After you register online, you will receive a bingo card in your email before […]
(VIRTUAL) Interview w/ Duke Haney (feat. Sonny Kay)
(VIRTUAL) Interview w/ Duke Haney (feat. Sonny Kay)
This virtual program is livestreamed on the library’s Facebook and YouTube accounts. Duke Haney is an actor, screenwriter and novelist known for his work with legendary director Roger Corman, and for authoring the screenplay for Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. Haney joins guest moderator and Low Key Arts’ executive director, Sonny Kay, to […]
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Preschool Storytime: Wolves
Preschool Storytime: Wolves
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about wolves! 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.
Homeschool Book Club: Wonder
Homeschool Book Club: Wonder
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Title: Wonder Although we can't meet together due to COVID-19, plan to meet with Ms. Tiffany via Zoom. A meeting invitation and more details will be emailed to participants soon! Some copies of the book will be available for pickup on a first-come, […]
(VIRTUAL) Sister City Program Series #4
(VIRTUAL) Sister City Program Series #4
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary on Wednesday, Apritl 28th 2021 at 6pm Central Time. This virtual event will feature guest Mary Zunick, Sister City Program Director. Additional topics and guests will be announced. The sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan, officially began on January 15, 1993, after a group of Hanamaki […]
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
(VIRTUAL) Bee Positive: Pollinators (feat. a HSNP Ranger)
(VIRTUAL) Bee Positive: Pollinators (feat. a HSNP Ranger)
This virtual program will be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook and YouTube accounts on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 at 6pm Central Time. Many people think only of allergies when they hear the word pollen. But pollination — the transfer of pollen grains to fertilize the seed-producing ovaries of flowers — is an essential part of […]
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Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Registration Required. Registration for this program will begin on Monday, March 15th. Ages 11-18 only! Join Ms. Brittany via Zoom for cupcake wars! Some supplies will be provided to you, but you are welcome to use any supplies that you have at home. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Friday, April […]
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Wreath Club: Mother’s Day (Pre-Recorded Video)
Wreath Club: Mother’s Day (Pre-Recorded Video)
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 11-18 only! Sign up and pick up a Mother's Day wreath craft kit (beginning on Friday, April 23rd) to make at home! Ms. Jill will pre-record a tutorial video to send out on the day of the program. Watch the video […]
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Stay-in Sing-Along
Stay-in Sing-Along
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Faith as we sing all about one of her favorite seasons and get excited about all the new things that come with spring time! A themed craft will be available for pickup one week before the program! Ages 5 and […]
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Preschool Storytime: Bugs
Preschool Storytime: Bugs
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about bugs! 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.
Homeschool High School Book Club
Homeschool High School Book Club
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 13-18 only! *This is an online meetup on Zoom* Books will be mailed to you! Book: Shouting at the Rain, by Lynda Mullaly hunt Discuss the book, play games, and win prizes! Some free copies of the book are available to […]
(VIRTUAL) Star Wars Trivia
(VIRTUAL) Star Wars Trivia
"May the Fourth be with you!" Join us virtually on Star Wars day, May 4th, to join in the fun and celebrate ALL things Star Wars with our library-curated Star Wars trivia! Put your nerd-knowledge to the test and compete with other fans for fun Star Wars prizes (and bragging rights)! Who knows, you might […]
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Preschool Storytime: Bugs
Preschool Storytime: Bugs
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about bugs! 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.
Kids Cook Dinner: Tacos
Kids Cook Dinner: Tacos
Join Ms. Katie on Zoom to learn how to make a yummy meal for your family. This month's meal: Tacos. Ingredients will be provided and ready for pickup on Tuesday, May 4th at noon. Each ingredient kit will be enough for a family of four. Ages 10-14. Registration is required. One kit per family. Please […]
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 3
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 3
This virtual program is livestreamed on the library's Facebook and YouTube accounts. Join Hot Springs Cultural Affairs Manager Mary Zunick, in this new series about one of Hot Springs' most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. Special Guest is Sherry Glover Thompson, speaking about father Henry Glover, songwriter and producer. While the pandemic […]
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 9-13 only! *This is an online meetup on Zoom* Books will be mailed to you! Book: From the Desk of Zoe Washington, by Janae Marks Come prepared to discuss the book! 12 free copies of the book are available to patrons […]
Bedtime Storytime
Bedtime Storytime
Join us for a virtual storytime on Facebook! A new storytime video will be posted at 6:00 p.m.
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Homeschool Geography Club: Sierra Leone
Homeschool Geography Club: Sierra Leone
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 7-13 Only. Country: Sierra Leone Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! Although we can't meet together due to COVID-19, plan […]
Sunflower Pot Craft (Ages 5-12)
Sunflower Pot Craft (Ages 5-12)
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 5-12 only! Join Ms. Jill to decorate a flower pot cover and plant a fast-growing sunflower! All supplies provided by the library. All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.
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Teen Bingo
Teen Bingo
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 11-18 only! Join us online to play bingo to win awesome prizes. Prizes include: books, candy, gift cards, and much more! *This program will take place on Zoom. After you register online, you will receive a bingo card in your email […]
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Preschool Storytime: Flowers
Preschool Storytime: Flowers
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about flowers! 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.
(VIRTUAL) Bingo for Books
(VIRTUAL) Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books returns via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1pm, hosted by Jacob Flores! To register for this and future bingo programs, send an email to jflores@gclibrary.com Pick up your bingo cards at the library by contacting Jacob at 501-623-4161, or have them emailed to you to print off yourself. […]
(VIRTUAL) The History of Baseball in Hot Springs
(VIRTUAL) The History of Baseball in Hot Springs
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary It was a match that made sense: America’s Pastime and the American Spa. Growing up in the uncertain years following the U.S. Civil War, each played a role in healing a nation. By the end of the nineteenth century, both the sport and the city had made a name […]
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Preschool Storytime: Flowers
Preschool Storytime: Flowers
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about flowers! 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.
Morse Code Bracelets
Morse Code Bracelets
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 11-18 only! Join us online to make Morse code bracelets. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Wednesday, May 5th. *This program will take place on Zoom. All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at […]
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
Teen Geography Club: Moldova
Teen Geography Club: Moldova
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 14-18 only! Country: Moldova Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! Although we can't meet together due to COVID-19, plan to […]
Bedtime Storytime
Bedtime Storytime
Join us for a virtual storytime on Facebook! A new storytime video will be posted at 6:00 p.m.
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Family Craft Night (Pre-recorded Video)
Family Craft Night (Pre-recorded Video)
Registration is required for this program and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to receive a mystery craft project to do as a family! One kit per family. Those who post their family creation online to the Facebook GCL Community Connections Group, or email a picture to bolsen@gclibrary.com will be […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online to play bingo and win prizes! A Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the program. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12
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(VIRTUAL) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
(VIRTUAL) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
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, […]
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Stretch It Out
Stretch It Out
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 11-18 only! As seasons change it’s an opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings. Join Ms. Faith as we breathe, mindfully strengthen and stretch, and embrace the change and all the good it can bring! Smoothie supplies will be available […]
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American Girl: Caroline
American Girl: Caroline
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! Ages 7-12. Pick up your supply kit at the library prior to the program. Registration required. Please register each child individually.
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Preschool Storytime: Cats
Preschool Storytime: Cats
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about cats! 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.
(VIRTUAL) Arkansas History Video Series Episode I: Arkansas Heritage Festival Overview
(VIRTUAL) Arkansas History Video Series Episode I: Arkansas Heritage Festival Overview
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. May's episode serves as an introduction to […]
Teen Cookin’: Chips & Salsa
Teen Cookin’: Chips & Salsa
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 12-18 only! *This is an online meetup on Zoom* You will make salsa along with Ms. Brittany online. Supplies will be available for you to pick up at the library beginning on Tuesday, May 11th. *Most supplies provided by the library. […]
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Preschool Storytime: Cats
Preschool Storytime: Cats
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime all about cats! 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.
[IN-PERSON] Homeschool Book Club: The Willoughbys
[IN-PERSON] Homeschool Book Club: The Willoughbys
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Title: The Willoughbys 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. Some copies of the book […]
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
Faux Metal Art
Faux Metal Art
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 12-18 only! Join us online to make faux metal art. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Thursday, May 13th. *This program will take place on Zoom. All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at […]
Bedtime Storytime
Bedtime Storytime
Join us for a virtual storytime on Facebook! A new storytime video will be posted at 6:00 p.m.
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Sunflower Pot Craft (Ages 13-18)
Sunflower Pot Craft (Ages 13-18)
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 13-18 only! Join Ms. Jill to decorate a flower pot cover and plant a fast-growing sunflower! All supplies provided by the library. All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.
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Animal Yoga (Pre-recorded Video)
Animal Yoga (Pre-recorded Video)
Registration is required for this program and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Brook for some fun living room yoga through Zoom! We will be mimicking animals all the while getting in a good stretch and taking deep breaths. A good time to find some creative zen! Ages 10 and […]
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Edible Playdough (Pre-Recorded Video)
Edible Playdough (Pre-Recorded Video)
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 11-18 only! Join us online to make edible playdough. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Monday, May 17th. *This program will take place on Zoom. All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this […]
Moody Monday Storytime
Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. There are so many different things that make us feel fearful or scared. Join Ms. Faith for a storytime that explores and explains the feeling of happiness and different ways we experience it! A themed craft will be available for pickup one […]
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Preschool Storytime: Sleepy Stories
Preschool Storytime: Sleepy Stories
Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime featuring sleepy stories! 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.
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Preschool Storytime: Sleepy Stories
Preschool Storytime: Sleepy Stories
15Registration is required and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime featuring sleepy stories! 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.
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[IN-PERSON] Ribbon Dancers
[IN-PERSON] Ribbon Dancers
Registration is required for this program and will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Brook for this fun way to get our bodies moving! We will be learning a simple ribbon twirling routine and dancing to the beat. Ribbons provided by the library. Ages 10 and under. This program will take […]
[IN-PERSON] Hula Hoopers
[IN-PERSON] Hula Hoopers
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 10-15 only! Come get moving with Ms. Brook as she shows you the art and science of hula hooping! We’ll be learning some tips and tricks while enjoying the great outdoors (weather permitting). This program will take place outdoors at the […]
Bedtime Storytime
Bedtime Storytime
Join us for a virtual storytime on Facebook! A new storytime video will be posted at 6:00 p.m.
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Teen LEGO Challenge
Teen LEGO Challenge
Ages 13-16 only! Do you love building with LEGO blocks? Build a cool creation, take a photo, and submit the photo to bchavez@gclibrary.com. Photos must be submitted by noon on Friday, May 28th to be entered into the contest. Late entries will not be accepted. All photos must be appropriate for an all ages audience […]
Boxcar Book Club: The Lighthouse Mystery
Boxcar Book Club: The Lighthouse Mystery
Registration is required for this program and will begin on Thursday, April 15th. Ages 7-10 only! Book: The Lighthouse Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner Discuss the book, play games, and win prizes! Books will be mailed to you! **If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book.** Supply bags will […]
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Adult Video Gaming Tournament (Registration Strictly Required) (May 2021)
Adult Video Gaming Tournament (Registration Strictly Required) (May 2021)
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 July!
Coronavirus Model Making
Coronavirus Model Making
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 10-16 only! Join Mr. Jacoby to make your very own coronavirus model. All supplies provided by the library. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Sunday, May 23rd. Registration required. Please register each teen individually. Group visits are […]
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Homeschool High School Book Club
Homeschool High School Book Club
Ages 13-18 only! This program will meet on Zoom. Book: Never After, by Melissa de la Cruz **You must pick up your copy of the book from the library! Books are hard cover and will not be mailed. Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online for this program […]
(VIRTUAL) How To Design & Teach Your Own Class (w/ Eli Vega)
(VIRTUAL) How To Design & Teach Your Own Class (w/ Eli Vega)
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary A lot of people have acquired very useful or fun skills, expertise and talents. Many, like you, have thought about teaching a course and sharing that know-how with others but perhaps didn’t know where to begin. Well, this course is tailored for someone just like you. After you complete […]
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Cat Storytime
Cat 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 cats! 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.
Teen Cookin’ Applesauce Muffins
Teen Cookin’ Applesauce Muffins
Ages 12-18 only! This program will meet online on Zoom. The food this month is: Applesauce Muffins! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! *Most supplies provided by the library. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Wednesday, May 26th. All programs are subject to change. Group visits are […]
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 4
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 4
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join Hot Springs Cultural Affairs Manager Mary Zunick, in this new series about one of Hot Springs' most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. Special Guest is artist Dolores Justus, owner of Justus Art Gallery. While the pandemic may have temporarily changed the experience, the Downtown Hot […]
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Animal Piñatas (Day 1)
Animal Piñatas (Day 1)
Ages 11-18 only! Join Ms. Brook for this two day craftacular event to create your own animal piñata! Supplies provided by the library. We will be learning basic paper mache techniques. *This program will take place on Zoom. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Thursday, May 27th. All programs are subject […]
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Geography Club: Austria
Geography Club: Austria
Registration is required and will begin on Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Ages 7-13 Only. Country: Austria Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! Although we can't meet together due to COVID-19, plan to […]
(VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccine
(VIRTUAL) Let’s Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Learn all about the various COVID-19 vaccines. Questions welcome and encouraged. The presenter of this presentation is Andrea Hayes, MLS, the Outreach Librarian at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. As an outreach librarian, she works to help the people in the state of Arkansas become health literate […]
Animal Piñatas (Day 2)
Animal Piñatas (Day 2)
Ages 11-18 only! This is a continuation of Animal Piñatas from June 4th. If you are interested in registering for this program, please register for Day #1 on June 4th. *This program will take place on Zoom. Supply bags will be available to pick up beginning on Thursday, May 27th. All programs are subject to […]
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Movie: Judas and the Black Messiah
Movie: Judas and the Black Messiah
NOTE: Movies are completely free. Movie seating is first come, first serve. The library may provide some pre-packaged snacks and refreshments, while supplies last. Plot: Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panther Party per FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Party Chairman Fred Hampton ascends, falling for a fellow revolutionary en route, a battle […]
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