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Take-and-Make Craft: Popsicle Harmonicas
What: Take & Make Craft: Popsicle Harmonicas When: 06/01/2023 to 06/30/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a rudimentary harmonica. Kits will be available for the month of June. One kit per child, please.
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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 […]
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Magazine Mosaic Art
Magazine Mosaic Art
What: Magazine Mosaic Art When: 06/27/2023 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins on 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make cool mosaic art out of magazines! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the waitlist.
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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.
Drop-In Activity: Legos
Drop-In Activity: Legos
What: Drop-In Activity: Legos When: 06/28/2023 | 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Beat the heat and drop by the library auditorium between 4 & 5 pm to build something fantastic with Legos! You can pull a challenge from a hat or build something from your own imagination. Group visits […]
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Field Day (Ages 6-12)
Field Day (Ages 6-12)
What: Field Day When: 06/30/2023 | 10:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-12 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 […]
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Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
What: Take & Make Craft: Paper Rainbows When: 07/01/2023 to 07/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a paper rainbow. Kits will be available for the month of July. One kit per child, please.
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.
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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 […]
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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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Pop-Up Storytime at Central Fire Station
Pop-Up Storytime at Central Fire Station
What: Pop Up Storytime When: 07/05/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Central Fire Station Who: Ages 10 & under No registration required Pop Up Storytime is like a field trip and a library storytime combined. Meet Ms. Chanan at locations around Garland County and learn more about the community partners who help us in Growing Together. […]
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Comic Kids
Comic Kids
What: Comic Kids When: 07/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up and come by for a show-and-tell social about favorite comics and graphic novels! Perfect for the young comic lover in your life and a great way to foster multisensory […]
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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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Kindersongs Concert
Kindersongs Concert
What: Kindersongs Concert When: 07/10/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 10 & under Join us for a children's concert from Arkansas musicians Brian and Terri Kinder! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.
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Cat Storytime
Cat Storytime
What: Cat Storytime When: 07/11/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: GCL Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Tiffany for stories and a craft all about cats! Group visits by appointment only.
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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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Garden Games (Ages 5-10)
Garden Games (Ages 5-10)
What: Garden Games When: 07/14/2023 | 10:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 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. […]
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. […]
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Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 07/15/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. 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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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 […]
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Beekeeping Storytime with Celeste Byrd
Beekeeping Storytime with Celeste Byrd
What: Beekeeping Storytime When: 07/19/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Join us for storytime with special guest, local beekeeper Celeste Byrd. Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Friendship Bracelets
Drop-In Activity: Friendship Bracelets
What: Drop-In Activity: Friendship Bracelets When: 07/19/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Do you have a friend or family member you want to show appreciation for? If so, drop by the library to make a simple and colorful bracelet or anklet as a gift or remembrance for that special […]
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Bubble Fun
Bubble Fun
What: Bubble Fun When: 07/21/2023 | 9:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6 & under Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. What better way to start the day than with some bubbles! Preschoolers and toddlers are welcome to join in on some bubble fun with us in the library garden. […]
Water Games
Water Games
What: Water Games When: 07/21/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 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.
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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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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 […]
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Bubblemania
Bubblemania
What: Bubblemania When: 07/26/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Join us for an afternoon full of interactive bubble fun! Group visits by appointment only.
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Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 07/27/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Entergy Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Entergy Park (530 Lakepark Drive) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
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Summer Reading Finale featuring Lady Chops
Summer Reading Finale featuring Lady Chops
What: Summer Reading Finale When: 07/28/2023 | 10:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Registration is required and will begin 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come help us celebrate the end of the summer reading program! The finale will feature a performance from percussionist Lady Chops who was in STOMP and has performed […]
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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 […]
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
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