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. […]

Let's cook a meal together! We provide the recipe and cooking tips, you provide the ingredients. We will be cooking "One Pan Sausage and Veggies." This is a beginner recipe for adults; no cooking experience required. Sign up and you will receive a Zoom link a day or two before the event. If you have […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This virtual event will feature guest Mary Zunick, Sister City Program Director. This episode will include a virtual tour of sites Hanamaki exchange students would see on their visit. Special guests will include students and Jesse Gutman from Hanamaki International Relations Department. The sister city relationship between Hot Springs […]

Watch video here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOAIkyxH0aM   Join us for a behind the scenes look at popular local restaurants, as we follow some of Hot Springs' chefs, cooks, bakers, and restauranteurs around in their restaurant to tour their food and routines. This first episode focuses on Will's Cinnamon Shop, located at 1001 Central Avenue in […]

Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month!

NOTE: Movies are completely free. Movie seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and refreshments. Plot: A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path. Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress Director: Emerald Fennell Stars: […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary The Center for Arkansas Legal Services will talk about tenants' rights and responsibilities in Arkansas. Topics will include how to access free legal aid, repairs and habitability issues, fair housing, evictions, rental assistance, and special issues related to evictions during COVID-19. Ryan Hill is a Staff Attorney in the […]

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 Gary Simmons. While the pandemic may have temporarily changed the experience, the Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk is described […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary A fascinating and intriguing look into the history and impact of women on country music. From the Carter family to country music's modern day queens, female artists have greatly shaped this genre. Country music recording artist Melissa Odom shares with you some of her own experiences as she takes […]

NOTE: Movies are completely free. Movie seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and refreshments. Plot: World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner. Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Larson 2h 17min | Rated PG-13 for thematic […]

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. […]

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary The person who wins the interview gets the job—it’s that simple. You will learn how to minimize common fears, how to answer tough questions, approaches to interviewing, best answers, what to ask/not ask, how to handle illegal questions, and much more. You will learn how to be your competition's competition. Presenter Eli Vega has […]

Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month!

Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that rescues exotic big cats and bears from the exotic pet trade/entertainment industry. We have been rescuing big cats since 1992 and are a true GFAS Accredited Sanctuary through the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Join Wildlife Interpreter Shayleen Richert […]

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 […]