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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 […]
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Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
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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 […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 06/04/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Auditorium Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.
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Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 06/05/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip coffee, tea, or cocoa and learn about different elements of storytelling. Fiction writers, graphic artists, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all […]
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Summer Reading Kickoff
What: Summer Reading Kickoff When: 06/06/2023 | 6:00-7:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Help us kick off this year's summer reading program! Register for the summer reading program, enjoy dinner, and play games!
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Kindness Rocks
Kindness Rocks
What: Kindness Rocks When: 06/07/2023 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Join Ms. Jill to paint rocks with words of kindness that can be left at different locations for people to find. Group visits by appointment only.
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Survival Eats with DeGray Lake Resort State Park
Survival Eats with DeGray Lake Resort State Park
What: Survival Eats with DeGray Lake Resort State Park When: 06/08/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Survival is anything but glamorous - it is a battle to harness the mind and emotions to overcome the unplanned and sometimes unknown. When it comes to finding food in the outdoors, […]
Teen Jeopardy: Music Edition
Teen Jeopardy: Music Edition
What: Teen Jeopardy: Music Edition When: 06/08/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Test your musical knowledge in a battle of the brains! Compete with other teens about bands, songs, instruments, and everything musical and win fantastic prizes! If registration is full, […]
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Solar Lighthouses
Solar Lighthouses
What: Solar Lighthouses When: 06/09/2023 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins on 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Make your own solar powered lighthouse out of clay pots. If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the waitlist.
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Community Garden Grand Opening
Community Garden Grand Opening
What: Community Garden Grand Opening When: Saturday, June 10 @ 10:00am Where: Garland County Library Community Garden Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will celebrate the opening of the new Community Garden and Park. Join library staff, board members, and more for a special flower chain cutting and dedication ceremony. This event […]
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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 […]
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Book Buddies: Wings of Fire
Book Buddies: Wings of Fire
What: Book Buddies: Wings of Fire When: 06/12/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 AM Calling all Rainwings, Nightwings, Silkwings, and other dragon tribes of Pyrrhia and Pantala! This is a meetup for fans of the Wings of Fire series. We’ll talk about […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 06/12/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]
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One-Man Circus Variety Show
One-Man Circus Variety Show
What: One-Man Circus Variety Show When: 06/13/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Dangerous objects! Perilous stunts! Feats of strength and balance! Jason D’Vaude "The Circus Man" is a self-taught one-man circus sensation. Jason brings his comedic juggling and fire shows to audiences around the world, delighting them with […]
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Garden Games (Ages 11-16)
Garden Games (Ages 11-16)
What: Garden Games When: 06/15/2023 | 11:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 11-16 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. What better way to spend a summer morning than to play games in our garden! We will have life-size angry birds, scavenger hunts, ring toss, pool noodle frisbee, and much more. […]
Guitar Class
Guitar Class
What: Guitar Class When: 6/15/2023, 6/29/2023, 7/13/2023, 7/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Your journey to rock & roll stardom starts here! Meet every other week for free guitar lessons for teens aged 13-18 - guitars provided! --Please register for the […]
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All About Animals with Museum of Discovery
All About Animals with Museum of Discovery
What: All About Animals When: 06/16/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Join us for a live animal program presented by the Museum of Discovery! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 06/16/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
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One-Shot Adventures
One-Shot Adventures
What: One-Shot Adventures When: 06/18/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Every month, Mr. Brett will run a self-contained one-shot RPG adventure - space is limited, so act fast! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
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 […]
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Book Buddies: Rick Riordan
Book Buddies: Rick Riordan
What: Book Buddies: Rick Riordan When: 06/19/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 AM All Olympians, Asgardians, and Cahills are summoned for a Rick Riordan-themed meetup. We’ll discuss our favorite moments in the Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase, and 39 Clues series; eat Olympian […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 06/19/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]
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Nitro Joe Science Show
Nitro Joe Science Show
What: Nitro Joe Science Show When: 06/20/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Join us for an interactive science show with Nitro Joe! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 06/20/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]
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Nerd History 101: Super Soakers
Nerd History 101: Super Soakers
What: Nerd History 101: Super Soakers When: 06/22/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the storied history of one of the most popular toys for summer fun, and come home with a Super Soaker of your very own! If registration […]
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Fancyful Parties Characters Visit
Fancyful Parties Characters Visit
What: Fancyful Parties Characters Visit When: 06/23/2023 | 6:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Meet Fancyful Parties' " Village Beauty" and "Super-Spider" characters for a fun-filled evening! Sing and dance, play games, interact, and take memorable photos!
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Movie Night: The Borrowers
Movie Night: The Borrowers
What: Movie Night: The Borrowers When: 06/24/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Get ready for some 90s nostalgia with this movie based on the classic children's fiction book by Mary Norton. Rated PG. Group visits by appointment only.
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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 […]
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Book Buddies: The Bad Guys
Book Buddies: The Bad Guys
What: Book Buddies: Bad Guys When: 06/26/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Bad Guys fans, this meetup is for you! Join us as we eat the Bad Guys’ favorite snacks, talk about the graphic novels, play Bad Guys bingo, and make […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 06/26/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]
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Thriller Book Club
Thriller Book Club
What: Thriller Book Club When: 06/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Drowning Summer by C.L. Herman Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]
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SWAT Team visits
SWAT Team visits
What: SWAT Team visits When: 06/28/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Come meet local SWAT Team members and learn about what they do and the equipment they use! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.
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Guitar Class
Guitar Class
What: Guitar Class When: 6/15/2023, 6/29/2023, 7/13/2023, 7/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Your journey to rock & roll stardom starts here! Meet every other week for free guitar lessons for teens aged 13-18 - guitars provided! --Please register for the […]
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Field Day (Ages 13-18)
Field Day (Ages 13-18)
What: Field Day When: 06/30/2023 | 11:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let's do a library field day! We will be traversing an obstacle course, rushing through relay races, getting artsy with bandana painting, playing yard games, and much more. If registration is […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 06/30/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
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Protecting Our Recharge with Hot Springs National Park
Protecting Our Recharge with Hot Springs National Park
What: Protecting Our Recharge When: 07/01/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Park Rangers will introduce participants to the Recharge Zone that is the source of the unique Hot Springs thermal water. Together, the park and community will learn about ways that they can help protect the Recharge Zone […]
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Kindness Rocks

Community Garden Grand Opening

One-Man Circus Variety Show
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Fancyful Parties Characters Visit

Movie Night: The Borrowers
