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Adult Gaming Club
Adult Gaming Club
This gaming club is for Adults 18+ to get together and play video games, board games, trading card games, chess, and role-playing games. Regular club attendees will bring their own equipment and games and determine what games are popular and played from meet-to-meet. Club meets irregularly. Registration is required to become a member of the […]
1 event,
YA Mystery Club: The Grimrose Girls
YA Mystery Club: The Grimrose Girls
Love mystery books? Sign up for our new YA mystery book club. This month's book is The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl. Free copies of the book will be available for pickup at the children's circulation desk. Ages 13-18. Registration is required for the program and will begin on February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group […]
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Teen Book Club: Circus Mirandus
Teen Book Club: Circus Mirandus
Ages 13-18 only! Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, February 15th at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. All programs subject to change. Group visits by […]
4 events,
Preschool Storytime: Spring
Preschool Storytime: Spring
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for storytime all about springtime! This program is geared for ages 3-5 years. Group visits by appointment only.
Banana Splits Book Club: Flora and Ulysses
Banana Splits Book Club: Flora and Ulysses
Ages 8-13 only! Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Book: Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo Please stop by the library to pick up your copy! Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a […]
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on February 15th at 9:00 a.m. You must register for each week's Intro to D&D individually. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
(V) Preschool Storytime: Spring
(V) Preschool Storytime: Spring
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a virtual storytime all about spring! This program will be held via Zoom and a link will be sent prior to the program. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Micro-Club: Pollen
(V) Micro-Club: Pollen
Feeling sneezy? Let’s look at the common culprit of spring allergies! We will explore fun facts about pollen, how it works, and the wonderful world of plant pollination while crafting a fabulous life-size version of it. Micro Club is a reoccurring science and art program where we create life-size models of various microscopic entities with […]
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Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive on time. Class will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. and we will not have time to […]
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2 events,
Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossom Festival
The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the fifth annual Cherry Blossom Festival from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 at Horner Hall, located in the Hot Springs Convention Center at 134 Convention Boulevard. Since the affair has grown each year and draws participation and attendance from across the […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and Playstation. Ages 10-18. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Moody Monday Storytime
Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Faith for a storytime that explores and explains our feelings and the different ways we experience them! Ages 5 and under. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join our Discord server and play Jackbox games! One of the games lets you design your own t-shirt. If you win, we might print your design as a prize! If you are 13-18 and want to join the server, email bwilliams@gclibrary.com to get signed up!
5 events,
Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. Registration is required and will begin on March 15th. (This program is part of a weekly series for children ages 0-18 months. --Please register for the first meeting on April 5th to be signed up for the entire series.) (Group visits […]
Amazing Makers
Amazing Makers
Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Marianne North. Participants will also create their own work of art. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Stories in the Park at Wade Street Park
Stories in the Park at Wade Street Park
Join us at Wade Street Park (300 Wade Street) for stories, snacks, and more!
Drop-In: Seedling Planters
Drop-In: Seedling Planters
Stop by the library to plant a little seedling to watch it grow! Seedlings include summer vegetables like green beans, melons, squashes, and okra. A fun and quick activity for families. Ages 12 and under.
2 events,
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month!
(In-Person) Night at The Legendary Vapors w/ Author David Hill
(In-Person) Night at The Legendary Vapors w/ Author David Hill
Reservations required. As part of the first night of the first-ever Hot Springs Book Festival, author David Hill will speak for the first time in person in Hot Springs about his popular 2020 book The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America's Forgotten Capital of […]
2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time! Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Group visits by appointment only.
(In-Person) Book Talk featuring Bitty Martin
(In-Person) Book Talk featuring Bitty Martin
Reservations required. As part of the second night of the first-ever Hot Springs Book Festival, Bitty Martin, author of the upcoming and highly anticipated Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town gives her debut book talk ahead of release. Hot Springs, Arkansas, was shaken to its core in 1966 after a girl was found dead outside […]
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Hot Springs Book Festival Author Visit and Book Signing: Corabel Shofner
Hot Springs Book Festival Author Visit and Book Signing: Corabel Shofner
This spring, in a first-ever event, the Hot Springs Book Festival will gather authors near and far for book talks, sellings, signings, and fairs at various venues. Attendance for all events is free, but registration for the book discussions is required. Corabel Shofner Author talk: 10:00 a.m. Corabel Shofner Book signing: 10:45 a.m. Some copies […]
Hot Springs Book Festival Author Visit and Book Signing: Ayana Gray
Hot Springs Book Festival Author Visit and Book Signing: Ayana Gray
This spring, in a first-ever event, the Hot Springs Book Festival will gather authors near and far for book talks, sellings, signings, and fairs at various venues. Hosted by the Garland County Library with support from the Literacy Council of Garland County and National Park College Adult Education. Ayana Gray Author talk: 11:30 a.m. Ayana […]
Elizabeth Eckford Visit at Main Street Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
Elizabeth Eckford Visit at Main Street Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
As the final event of the first annual Hot Springs Book Festival, special guest Elizabeth Eckford will speak in the auditorium of Main Street Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, on Saturday, April 9th, at 4pm. The school is located at 701 Main Street in Hot Springs. After 60 years, the most dramatic image from […]
3 events,
Adult Gaming Club
Adult Gaming Club
This gaming club is for Adults 18+ to get together and play video games, board games, trading card games, chess, and role-playing games. Regular club attendees will bring their own equipment and games and determine what games are popular and played from meet-to-meet. Club meets irregularly. Registration is required to become a member of the […]
(V) Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Presents: Talking Turkey
(V) Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Presents: Talking Turkey
Tune in for a monthly informational video by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. April's program will cover Eastern Wild Turkey basics, population trends, hunting regulations, and turkey habitat management priorities.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Come play chess with us and other local chess players! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Take and Bake: Peeps Dirt Cups
Stop by and pick up a kit to make yummy Peeps Dirt Cups! Ages 6-18. One kit per family. Kits will be available for pickup on April 11th. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Coming Home: Episode 5: Hope
(V) Coming Home: Episode 5: Hope
This program will be livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary. "Coming Home" is presented by Kimberly Lew, Vice-Chair of the SWAP Coalition to Prevent and End Homelessness. Lew will discuss the topic of homelessness and helping those in need in Arkansas, and lead a conversation about solutions and hurdles surrounding the issue. This episode features special […]
2 events,
Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. Registration is required and will begin on March 15th. (This program is part of a weekly series for children ages 0-18 months. --Please register for the first meeting on April 5th to be signed up for the entire series.) (Group visits […]
HSU Science Night
HSU Science Night
Join us as we welcome the Henderson State University science clubs for various demonstrations and experiments! All ages welcome. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m.
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Easter Bunny Stories
Preschool Storytime: Easter Bunny Stories
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for storytime all about the Easter bunny! This program is geared for ages 3-5 years. The Easter Bunny will NOT be here on this day. See the Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit on Saturday, April 16th to sign […]
[VIRTUAL] Zoom Scavenger Hunt
[VIRTUAL] Zoom Scavenger Hunt
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tiffany on Zoom for a scavenger hunt around your house! How many of a certain list of things can you find before the time runs out? An email link for this program will be sent out prior to the program. […]
Spring Crafts
Spring Crafts
Come make some fun spring crafts with Ms. Jill. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m.
3 events,
(V) Preschool Storytime: Easter Bunny
(V) Preschool Storytime: Easter Bunny
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a virtual storytime all about the Easter Bunny! This program will be held via Zoom and a link will be sent prior to the program. Group visits by appointment only.
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: To Break A Covenant (Meeting #1)
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: To Break A Covenant (Meeting #1)
Come play Dungeons and Dragons and chat about this month's book club pick, To Break A Covenant by Alison Ames. This club will meet twice a month. If you register for the first meeting (this one), you are automatically registered for the second. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th […]
(V) A Bird and a Book: Beak of the Finch
(V) A Bird and a Book: Beak of the Finch
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Hosted by Garland County Audubon Society and avid birder Jerry Butler. Featuring special guest Professor Bruce Tedford, frequent visitor to the Galápagos Islands where Charles Darwin conceived his theory. Special attention will be given to this program's featured birds, the fourteen species of finches indigenous to the Galápagos Islands.
2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time! Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Group visits by appointment only.
Glow Egg Hunt
Glow Egg Hunt
Join us for an after-hours glow-in-the-dark egg hunt! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m.
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Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! After the hunt, stick around to see the Easter Bunny! Ages 12 and under. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m.
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3 events,
(V) Spring Sing-Along
(V) Spring Sing-Along
Join Ms. Faith for a fun spring-themed sing-along! This is a virtual program that will take place via Zoom. A link will be emailed prior to the program. Ages 5 and under. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
The library hosts bingo in-person in the auditorium every month on the 3rd Monday monthly at 1 P.M. To register for any adult bingo programs, send an email to adiggs@gclibrary.com Prizes include various gift cards as well as some gift certificates to the library's Book Sale Room.
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join our Discord server and play Jackbox games! One of the games lets you design your own t-shirt. If you win, we might print your design as a prize! If you are 13-18 and want to join the server, email bwilliams@gclibrary.com to get signed up!
5 events,
Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. Registration is required and will begin on March 15th. (This program is part of a weekly series for children ages 0-18 months. --Please register for the first meeting on April 5th to be signed up for the entire series.) (Group visits […]
Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town
Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town
Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town: 4/19 | 12 P.M. | In-Person The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) presents “Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town." As an encore presentation from the Hot Springs Book Festival, Bitty Martin, author of the upcoming and highly anticipated Snake Eyes: Murder […]
(V) Kids Cook Dinner: Poppyseed Chicken
(V) Kids Cook Dinner: Poppyseed Chicken
Join Ms. Katie on Zoom to learn how to make a yummy meal for your family. This month's meal: Poppyseed Chicken. Ingredients will be provided and ready for pickup prior to the program. Each ingredient kit will be enough for a family of four. Ages 10-13. Registration is required. One kit per family. Please only […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Bears
Preschool Storytime: Bears
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for storytime all about bears! This program is appropriate for ages 3-5 years. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Gallery Walk Talk Bonus Episode: Arts & The Park Preview
(V) Gallery Walk Talk Bonus Episode: Arts & The Park Preview
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary April focuses on the upcoming Arts & the Park, with a spotlight on the Mike Disfarmer Photography Exhibit. Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance in this monthly series about one of Hot Springs's most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. Each month a local artist will […]
(V) Teens Cook Dinner: Poppyseed Chicken
(V) Teens Cook Dinner: Poppyseed Chicken
Join Ms. Katie on Zoom to learn how to make a yummy meal for your family. This month's meal: Poppyseed Chicken. Ingredients will be provided and ready for pickup prior to the program. Each ingredient kit will be enough for a family of four. Ages 14-18. Registration is required. One kit per family. Please only […]
3 events,
(V) Preschool Storytime: Bears
(V) Preschool Storytime: Bears
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a virtual storytime all about bears! This program will be held via Zoom and a link will be sent prior to the program. Group visits by appointment only.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
Come play board games with us! Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month!
4 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time! Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Group visits by appointment only.
Free Tree Friday
Free Tree Friday
When: Friday, April 22, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone What: Free Drive-Thru Bare-Root Hardwood Seedling Giveaway (first come, first served) Where: Garland County Library parking lot What Kinds: Shumard Oak and Bald Cypress Bonus: Garland County Grows seed library program will be giving away 100 garden vegetable seedlings too! While […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive on time. Class will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. and we will not have time to […]
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Drop-In Movie: The Rescuers
Drop-In Movie: The Rescuers
Stop by the children's department and watch Disney's The Rescuers with us!
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YA Mystery Club: You’ll Be the Death of Me
YA Mystery Club: You’ll Be the Death of Me
Love mystery books? Sign up for our new YA mystery book club. This month's book is You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus. Free copies of the book will be available for pickup at the children's circulation desk. Ages 13-18. Registration is required for the program and will begin on March 15th […]
4 events,
Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. Registration is required and will begin on March 15th. (This program is part of a weekly series for children ages 0-18 months. --Please register for the first meeting on April 5th to be signed up for the entire series.) (Group visits […]
Ready Readers Book Club
Ready Readers Book Club
Join Ms. Katie as we go on book reading adventures for the kiddos that are just starting to learn how exciting and fun reading really is. A themed snack will be provided. This month's book is Bink & Gollie. Registration is required for the program and will begin on March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register […]
Teen Book Club: When You Reach Me
Teen Book Club: When You Reach Me
Ages 13-18 only! Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. All programs subject to change. […]
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Preschool Storytime: Vehicles
Preschool Storytime: Vehicles
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for storytime all about vehicles! This program is appropriate for ages 3-5 years. Group visits by appointment only.
Graphic Novel Group: Nimona
Graphic Novel Group: Nimona
Sign up to hang out, eat snacks, and discuss this month’s graphic novel! *Copies are available to read electronically via Hoopladigital.com with a library card. Ages 12-18. Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15th.
(V) Author Talk w/ Cassidy Kendall (100 Things to Do in Hot Springs Before You Die)
(V) Author Talk w/ Cassidy Kendall (100 Things to Do in Hot Springs Before You Die)
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Hot Springs National Park is unlike any other national park you will visit. It’s a unique oasis in Arkansas, and not just because the park is a place where ancient thermal water springs, thought to be medicinal, can be found. There’s a community in Hot Springs that has worked […]
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Storytime with the Imagination Library
Storytime with the Imagination Library
Volunteers from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program will be here to read stories with us! If you live in Garland County and have a child under 5 years old, you can sign them up for the Imagination Library after storytime! Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m.
(In-Person) Cybersecurity Seminar
(In-Person) Cybersecurity Seminar
Learn how to protect yourself and how to avoid internet scams & ID theft. This free, in-person, cybersecurity seminar features special guest speaker Reagan Sharp, the Public Affairs Programs Liason for the Arkansas Attorney General's Office. This program is brought to you by the Garland County Extension Service, Lakeside EHC, & the Garland County Library. […]
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: To Break A Covenant (Meeting #2)
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: To Break A Covenant (Meeting #2)
This is the second meeting of this month's book club! You must register for meeting #1 (April 14th) in order to attend this meeting. Come play Dungeons and Dragons and continue the discussion about this month's book club pick, To Break A Covenant by Alison Ames. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on […]
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time! Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Group visits by appointment only.
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