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Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: 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 […]
Art Springs
Art Springs
Join us as we take part in Art Springs at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs for some fun book-related children's arts and crafts! Schedule of activities TBA.
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.
3 events,
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting a two-session Coiled Basket Workshop. Registration and payment details can be found at this link: https://hotspringsarts.org/ap-event-details/entry/4188/ Make a beautiful basket on at stoneware plate weaving colorful raffia around a seagrass rope. Coiled weaving is one of the oldest techniques used to […]
Moody Monday Storytime
Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 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!
3 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 […]
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting a two-session Coiled Basket Workshop. Registration and payment details can be found at this link: https://hotspringsarts.org/ap-event-details/entry/4188/ Make a beautiful basket on at stoneware plate weaving colorful raffia around a seagrass rope. Coiled weaving is one of the oldest techniques used to […]
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 April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
4 events,
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Join us at Entergy Park (530 Lakepark Drive) for stories, snacks, and more!
(In-Person and Virtual) Arts & The Park 2022: Local Author Day
(In-Person and Virtual) Arts & The Park 2022: Local Author Day
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the public is invited to a special event celebrating Arkansas authors! From 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., authors will Meet and Greet the public in the open part of the library. Authors and vendors will sell and sign books and other merch and promote themselves […]
Adult Puzzle Club
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. […]
2 events,
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Trunk Show and History of Quilts
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Trunk Show and History of Quilts
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting an "History of Quilts" seminar. Presented by Amy L Hoyt, Owner – Hickory Hill Quilts, along with Barbara Kolacek-Cox and friends from a modern art challenge group. This presentation will allow you to view a trunk show of quilts as they […]
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Inspirations in Wearable Art
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Inspirations in Wearable Art
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting an "Inspirations in Wearable Art" seminar. If you are looking to break into the world of wearable art or working with fiber and fabric, this event is for you! Holly Siemert, host of a weekly gathering at the Garland County Library […]
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.
(V) Micro Club: Nerve Cells
(V) Micro Club: Nerve Cells
Join in for a look at nerve cells! We will explore what they are, what they do, and create a craftacular representation of one. Micro Club is a reoccurring science and art program where we create life-size models of various microscopic entities with craft supplies while exploring information related to the topic. This program is […]
2 events,
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 Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Mother’s Day Storyfest
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Mother’s Day Storyfest
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting a "Mother’s Day Storyfest" event. Join us after your Mother's Day lunch for dessert, and more importantly, to share and listen to each other's stories about the moms, grandmother, great-grandmothers, and other motherly figures that have been so impactful to your […]
1 event,
Take and Bake: Butterfly Cupcakes
Stop by and pick up a kit to make yummy Butterfly Cupcakes! Ages 6-18. One kit per family. Kits will be available for pickup on May 9th. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Jungle
Preschool Storytime: Jungle
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us for storytime all about the jungle! This program is appropriate for ages 3-5 years. Group visits by appointment only.
Treat Yo’self
Treat Yo’self
Come hang out with us and practice some self-care! We'll have a spa station, art area and a café set up to help you chill out and relax. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m.
Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert: The Rhythm Section: What We Do
Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert: The Rhythm Section: What We Do
Join the Hot Springs Jazz Society musicians for this free concert! May's theme is jazz rhythm. Between songs, musicians will teach the audience about the rhythm section in jazz music and each of the instruments that are part of it. No registration is required.
1 event,
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: Ink and Bone (Meeting #1)
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: Ink and Bone (Meeting #1)
Come play Dungeons and Dragons and chat about this month's book club pick, Ink & Bone by Rachel Caine. 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 Friday, April 15th at […]
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.
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 Friday, April 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 […]
1 event,
Movie Mockery: Short Circuit
Movie Mockery: Short Circuit
Come eat popcorn while we watch a bad movie and make fun of it! This month's movie will be the landmark 80s film Short Circuit (Rated PG). Ages 13-18. Group visits by appointment only.
3 events,
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
(In-Person) 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 […]
(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!
Celebrations with Emergent Arts: Buddha Day
Celebrations with Emergent Arts: Buddha Day
We're kicking off our Celebrations series with Emergent Arts by celebrating Buddha Day! Come learn about Vesak (also known as Buddha Day) and make a mandala. Ages 7-14. Registration is required and will begin on April 15th at 9:00 a.m.
3 events,
(Blended In-Person & Virtual) Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains
(Blended In-Person & Virtual) Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains
Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains: 5/17 | 12 P.M. | In-Person & Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) presents “Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains." Did you ever watch your dog moving in his sleep and wonder what he was dreaming about? Put a chunk […]
American Girl: Melody
American Girl: Melody
Ages 7-12. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Perceptions of Color #9: Blacks in Higher Education
(V) Perceptions of Color #9: Blacks in Higher Education
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. In […]
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Drop-In: Fizzing Paints
Drop-In: Fizzing Paints
Come by the library to mix science and art with fizzing paints! First come first served while supplies last. *Groups by appointment only. Ages 12 and under.
1 event,
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
Come play board games with us! Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
(V) Family Craft Night: Puffy Sidewalk Paint (Pre-recorded video)
Sign up to reserve a craft supply kit to enjoy with the whole family! This month we are taking sidewalk chalk to another level! Kits are available for pick up Friday, May 20th. One kit per family. Submitting photos of the fun gives entry into a prize drawing! Photos are due by May 31st. More […]
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 Friday, April 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 […]
3 events,
Inkhearts: Writing Compelling Mysteries (or Non-Mysteries) with Author Holly Green
Inkhearts: Writing Compelling Mysteries (or Non-Mysteries) with Author Holly Green
Blended Virtual/In-Person This month, the Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club welcomes author and guest lecturer Holly Green. Green's lecture is entitled "Taking the Case: Writing Compelling Mysteries (Or Non-Mysteries)" and will cover mystery writing techniques that any fiction writer can use to make their story more engaging, even if they aren't writing a mystery. Green is […]
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – May 2022
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – May 2022
"Have Book, Will Travel" is a new book club experience hosted by the Garland County Library on the third Saturday of every month. This monthly book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common interests. […]
4 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 Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
Banana Splits Book Club: The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Banana Splits Book Club: The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Ages 8-13 only! Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Book: The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya 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 […]
YA Mystery Club: The Hawthorne Legacy
YA Mystery Club: The Hawthorne Legacy
Love mystery books? Sign up for our new YA mystery book club. This month's book is The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. 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 April 15th at 9:00 a.m. […]
2 events,
Election Day: 2022 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General, and Annual School Elections
Election Day: 2022 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General, and Annual School Elections
Registered Garland County voters may vote at the Garland County Library on Tuesday, May 24th from 7:30am - 7:30pm in the 2022 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General, and Annual School Elections. Any Registered Voter in Garland County may vote at any at the Library Polling Location on Election Day, regardless of where in the county they […]
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 Flat Stanley: Show-and-Tell, Flat Stanley. Registration is required for the program and will begin on April 15th at 9:00 […]
2 events,
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: Ink and Bone (Meeting #2)
Dungeons and Dragons Book Club: Ink and Bone (Meeting #2)
This is the second meeting of this month's book club! You must register for meeting #1 (May 12th) in order to attend this meeting. Come play Dungeons and Dragons and continue the discussion about this month's book club pick, Ink & Bone by Rachel Caine. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, […]
(V) Master Gardeners Present: Snakes of Arkansas
(V) Master Gardeners Present: Snakes of Arkansas
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Please tune in for GC Master Gardeners' "Know It to Grow It" on May 26th at 6 P.M. Belinda Jonak, Master Naturalist and GC Library favorite, will present “Snakes of Arkansas."
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Teen Book Club: Blackbird Girls
Teen Book Club: Blackbird Girls
Ages 13-18 only! Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman 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 […]
4 events,
Take-and-Make Craft: Jellyfish Windsocks
Stop by the children’s department all summer to grab a free take home craft. This month's craft is jellyfish windsocks! Ages 12 and under
Stories in the Park at Baseball Trail Park
Stories in the Park at Baseball Trail Park
Join us at Baseball Trail Park (1201 Whittington Avenue) for stories, snacks, and more!
Adult Puzzle Club
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 15: Diana Garrison
(V) Gallery Walk Talk 15: Diana Garrison
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary June's special guest is Diana Garrison, of Crooked Little Studio. 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 month a local artist will be celebrated, with a closer look at their […]
4 events,
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration 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!
Drop-In Crafternoon
Drop-In Crafternoon
Kids and teens ages 5-18 are invited to stop in and craft with us! All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Micro Club: Water Bears
(V) Micro Club: Water Bears
What in the world is a Tardigrade? Join in to be introduced to these fascinating tiny creatures and create a lifesize cuddly one. Micro Club is a reoccurring science and art program where we create life-size models of various microscopic entities with craft supplies while exploring information related to the topic. This program is currently […]
3 events,
Toddler Fun
Toddler Fun
Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Fun! Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Edible Slime
Drop-In Activity: Edible Slime
Come by the library to make some delicious ooey-gooey green or orange slime made from edible ingredients. First come, first served. While supplies last. Ages 12 and under. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
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