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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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Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 07/02/2023 | 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.
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: Warriors
Book Buddies: Warriors
What: Book Buddies: Warriors When: 07/03/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Members of the Thunderclan, Shadowclan, Skyclan and all the rest are invited to a peaceful Gathering at the library. We’ll discuss books in the Warriors series, design our own warrior […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 07/03/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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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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Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 07/05/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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Taste Buddies: Summer Edition
Taste Buddies: Summer Edition
What: Taste Buddies: Summer Edition When: 07/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Cool your taste buds off with this Summertime Special Edition! Try all sorts of weird and wacky flavors of classic summer treats like ice cream, popsicles, and more! If […]
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At-Home Science Kit Pickup
What: At-Home Science Kit Pickup When: 07/07/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Families with children ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a mystery science kit full of everything you will need to conduct a simple at-home science experiment! Instruction video and reading recommendations included. […]
Canceled Aquatic Ecosystems with AGFC
Canceled Aquatic Ecosystems with AGFC
What: Aquatic Ecosystems with AFGC When: 07/07/2023 | 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome We will be learning about aquatic ecosystems accompanied with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and their alligator animal ambassador. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment […]
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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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School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 07/10/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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Find Your Own Way with Lake Ouachita State Park
Find Your Own Way with Lake Ouachita State Park
What: Find Your Own Way with Lake Ouachita State Park When: 07/12/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome This will be a hands-on orienteering program with park interpreter Emily Stubblefield that will teach participants the basics of map reading, how to use a compass, and how to keep track […]
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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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Garden Games (Ages 11-16)
Garden Games (Ages 11-16)
What: Garden Games When: 07/14/2023 | 11:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 11-16 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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. […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 07/14/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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: 07/16/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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Scott Davis Magic Show
Scott Davis Magic Show
What: Scott Davis Magic Show When: 07/17/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Join us for a family-friendly comedy magic show from local magician Scott Davis! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.
Movie Buddies: Studio Ghibli
Movie Buddies: Studio Ghibli
What: Movie Buddies: Studio Ghibli When: 07/17/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. This is a meetup for fans of Studio Ghibli movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and dozens more. We’ll eat snacks inspired by […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 07/17/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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Mosaic Stepping Stones
Mosaic Stepping Stones
What: Mosaic Stepping Stones When: 07/18/2023 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins on 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Make a mosaic stepping stone for your yard. If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the waitlist.
Thriller Book Club
Thriller Book Club
What: Thriller Book Club When: 07/18/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Counselors by Jessica Goodman Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program you […]
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YA Water Games
YA Water Games
What: YA Water Games When: 07/21/2023 | 12:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s cool down with some water games and cold treats at the library. If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 07/21/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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Star Wars Day with the 501st Legion
Star Wars Day with the 501st Legion
What: Star Wars Day with the 501st Legion When: 07/22/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: 18 & under Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come join us for a Star Wars-filled afternoon with members of the 501st legion! We'll have snacks, crafts, prizes, and more! If registration is […]
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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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World Percussion with Stephin Booth
World Percussion with Stephin Booth
What: World Percussion with Stephin Booth When: 07/24/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. This is an Afro Caribbean Drumming Workshop and Exhibition. Drums will be provided for participants. Participants will be taught Basic Techniques to execute Afro Caribbean Rhythms. If registration is […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 07/24/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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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YA Sports Day
YA Sports Day
What: YA Sports Day When: 07/25/2023 | 10:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s balance out our reading time with some movement! We will be cycling through games of different sports like volleyball, whiffle ball, soccer, and football catch. If registration is full, […]
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 07/25/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Starfish by Lisa Fipps 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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YA Glow Foam Party
YA Glow Foam Party
What: YA Glow Foam Party When: 07/26/2023 | 8:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Help us celebrate the end of our 2022 Summer Reading Program with a nighttime glow foam party just for teens! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the […]
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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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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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Movie Buddies: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Movie Buddies: Marvel Cinematic Universe
What: Movie Buddies: MCU When: 07/31/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Avengers, assemble! This is a meetup for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ll talk about Earth’s mightiest heroes over some Avenger-themed snacks. Then we’ll make our own kimoyo beads. […]
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Sunshine Farmers Market
Sunshine Farmers Market
What: Sunshine Farmers Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: Sunshine Store & Cafe, 3719 Sunshine Rd, Royal, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile will be at the Sunshine Farmers Market Saturday, August 5. Swing by the Bookmobile to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about […]
SWAT Team visits
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Animalogy
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