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(V) Author Talk with Carl Ford Jr.
(V) Author Talk with Carl Ford Jr.
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join us for an interview with author Carl Ford Jr. about his memoir, Tilting at Windmills: My Tug of War Between Intelligence and Policy. A political scientist, consultant, defense administrator, and political independent, Ford served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research from 2001-2003. During that […]
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(V) When the Ice Melts: An Author Talk with Ashlyn Ohm
(V) When the Ice Melts: An Author Talk with Ashlyn Ohm
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. Ashlyn Ohm, author of A Year in the Woods, discusses her debut work of fiction, When the Ice Melts, described as "a hope-filled tale of how losing a dream […]
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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 16: Longhua Xu
(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 […]
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Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
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 […]
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(In-Person) Adult Talent Show
(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. […]
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Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
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”
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.
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(In-Person & Virtual) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
(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 […]
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Bingo for Books
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 […]
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Perceptions of Color #11: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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 […]
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Master Gardeners: Homesteading in a Modern World Part III
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 […]
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
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 […]
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Serving the Community with Romeo Lopez
Serving the Community with Romeo Lopez
This program will cover the importance of community service, volunteerism, and humanitarian attitude towards one's community. Guest speaker and 2021 Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Rising Star recipient Romeo Lopez presents. Romeo Lopez is the manager of the downtown Garland County Habitat for Humanity ReStore. He is a charter member and past chairman of […]
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
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 […]
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If All Arkansas Read the Same Book Book Club – July 2022
If All Arkansas Read the Same Book Book Club – July 2022
As part of a special meeting of the monthly "Have Book, Will Travel" book club, July's book club will meet at the Garland County Library and discuss the 2022 If All Arkansas Read the Same Book title, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel! While book club members will meet in-person, a portion of […]
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Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
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 […]
Garland County Library Blood Drive
Garland County Library Blood Drive
Garland County Library Blood Drive (hosted by Arkansas Blood Institute) Friday, July 29th Appointments 9:30-11:30am in the Bloodmobile! All donors will receive a free t-shirt and a free entry to Magic Springs Theme & Water Park! To schedule an appointment in advance, visit https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/402070 Donations support over 45 Arkansas hospitals! All donors receive a free […]
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Garland County Health Resources Fair
Garland County Health Resources Fair
The Garland County Library will host a Health Resources Fair on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. This is an opportunity for health and wellness-related organizations with a presence in Garland County to network and share information with the public. From 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., local health and wellness organizations will have booths at the library to share information about their services. At 1:00pm, the […]
Gallery Walk Talk 17: Patrick Cunningham
Gallery Walk Talk 17: Patrick Cunningham
What: Gallery Walk Talk 17: Patrick Cunningham When: 8/3/2022 @ 6pm Where: Online - live stream via Facebook & YouTube Who: Ages 18+ No registration 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 […]
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
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 […]
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Adult Puzzle Club
Adult Puzzle Club
What: Adult Puzzle Club When: The first Saturday of every month from 1-3pm. Where: Room D Who: 18+ Registration required. 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 […]
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