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Renditions of Famous Paintings (Author Talk & Book Signing)
Renditions of Famous Paintings (Author Talk & Book Signing)
What: Renditions of Famous Paintings (Author Talk & Book Signing) When: 4/30/23 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration After two-plus years of creating 30 renditions of famous paintings, Hot Springs photographer Eli Vega wrote and published a book called Renditions of Famous Paintings about his project. Most of the models live in […]
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 […]
1 event,
What’s All the Buzz About?
What’s All the Buzz About?
What: What's All the Buzz About? When: May 1st @ 1:00pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival. Not only are bees the […]
1 event,
Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains
Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains
What: Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains When: May 2nd @ 11:00am Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival. Lisa Coleman Carey is the […]
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Arts & the Park 2023: Local Author Day
Arts & the Park 2023: Local Author Day
What: Local Author Day 2023 When: 05/03/2023 |11 AM to 4 PM Where: Library Auditorium Who: All Ages As part of the 2023 Arts & the Park festival, the library is hosting an event celebrating local authors. Itinerary: Local Author Meet & Greet: 11 AM-noon and 12:30-1:30 PM. Registered authors will gather in […]
4 events,
All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul
All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul
What: All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul When: May 4th, 9am - 5pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No registration required In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 […]
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!
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
2 events,
Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
What: Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing When: May 5th, 1pm - 4pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 […]
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 05/05/2023 @ 2:00-4:00 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. We encourage participants to bring their own […]
1 event,
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up. Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a […]
1 event,
America’s Art Form Concert: “A Touch of Blues”
America’s Art Form Concert: “A Touch of Blues”
What: America's Art Form Concert: "A Touch of Blues" When: 5/10/22 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 13+ No Registration Experience and learn about the Blues music genre and how it has changed in the 21st century. The John Calvin Brewer Band is a guitar group from the Mid-South music scene going on 21yrs, playing festivals […]
3 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
Tech Tutor Thursdays
Tech Tutor Thursdays
What: Tech Tutor Thursdays When: Thursday Afternoons, Dates & Times Vary Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Appointments are made here: gclibrary.com/support The Garland County Library's I.T. Services Coordinators will offer 1-on-1 tech support for patrons on Thursday afternoons. Services offered include assistance learning using library accounts & the GCL app, Libby, Hoopla, and other databases, […]
2 events,
Know It to Grow It: Sustainable Flower Farming 101
Know It to Grow It: Sustainable Flower Farming 101
What: Know It to Grow It: Sustainable Flower Farming 101 When: 5/13/22 @ 10am Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This program is for anymore who wants to start growing flowers simply and successfully. Topics covered include what to know before […]
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
What: Bingo for Books When: 3rd Monday of every month Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th Monday when the 3rd Monday is a holiday). Prizes include various gift […]
1 event,
The Legacy of Dallas Bump
The Legacy of Dallas Bump
What: The Legacy of Dallas Bump When: 5/16/23 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No Registration This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. The life and ongoing legacy of Dallas Bump (1918-2016), […]
4 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
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!
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
2 events,
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]
Have Book, Will Travel – May 2023
Have Book, Will Travel – May 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club -May 2023 When: 5/20/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" 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. […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
Librarian Bracket Debates: Star Wars
Librarian Bracket Debates: Star Wars
What: Librarian Bracket Debates: Star Wars When: 5/22/23 @12pm Where: Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Tune in to hear library staff debate over a bracket and share their hot takes! This episode's debates will cover the best films and characters from the Star Wars franchise.
4 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
AARP Smart Driver Course (see course fee in description)
AARP Smart Driver Course (see course fee in description)
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 5/25/2022 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become eligible for a multi-year […]
2 events,
HSBF Program: Pollinators in the Natural State
HSBF Program: Pollinators in the Natural State
What: Pollinators in the Natural State When: Friday, May 26th @ 4:00pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required This program is part of the second annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place May 26th & May 27th at the Garland County Library. Join Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Coordinator Leslie Cooper for an overview […]
HSBF Program: Nature’s Best Hope, featuring Douglas Tallamy
HSBF Program: Nature’s Best Hope, featuring Douglas Tallamy
What: Nature's Best Hope, featuring Douglas Tallamy When: Friday, May 26th @ 6:00pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required This program is part of the 2nd annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place May 26th-27th at the Garland County Library. Professor, author, ecologist, and conservationist Douglas Tallamy will join us for a virtual […]
4 events,
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]
HSBF Program: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Spring 2023)
HSBF Program: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Spring 2023)
What: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Spring 2023) When: Saturday, May 27th @ 8:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required This program is part of the 2nd annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place May 26th-27th at the Garland County Library. Starting in May 2023 (Spring), four seasonal bird walks around the neighborhood surrounding […]
Hot Springs Book Festival Community Reception
Hot Springs Book Festival Community Reception
What: Hot Springs Book Festival Community Reception When: Saturday, May 27th @ 1:00pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration This program is part of the 2nd annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place on May 26th and 27th at the Garland County Library. Join us and our community partners to learn about the […]
1 event,
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 […]
4 events,
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
Tech Tutor Thursdays
Tech Tutor Thursdays
What: Tech Tutor Thursdays When: Thursday Afternoons, Dates & Times Vary Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Appointments are made here: gclibrary.com/support The Garland County Library's I.T. Services Coordinators will offer 1-on-1 tech support for patrons on Thursday afternoons. Services offered include assistance learning using library accounts & the GCL app, Libby, Hoopla, and other databases, […]
2 events,
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – June 2023
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – June 2023
What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - June 2023 When: 6/3/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a bi-monthly deep dive into classic and contemporary true crime. Each meeting will focus on a true crime book, but discussion of podcasts, documentaries, cold cases, and cases in the news is […]
What’s All the Buzz About?
Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains
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