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5 events,
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
What: Take & Make Craft: Climbing Spider When: 10/01/2023 to 10/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library to grab a craft kit with everything needed to make a climbing spider out of paper and yarn. Kits will be available for the month of October. One kit per child, […]
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
What: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest When: 10/01/2023-10/24/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: 11-18 Pick your favorite book character and turn it into a pumpkin! Bring your pumpkin to the library to enter to win a gift certificate to Hobby Lobby! All pumpkins will stay in the library on display until October 25th. Pumpkin Rules: […]
Spooky Story Contest
Spooky Story Contest
What: Spooky Story Contest When: 10/01/2023 to 10/24/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 & 13-18 No registration required Submit an original spooky story and enter to win a gift card to Black Ribbon Books! Kids ages 8-12 may submit up to 5 pages. Teens ages 13-18 may submit up to 10 pages. To […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 10/01/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
4 events,
Travel the States with Tori: Arkansas
Travel the States with Tori: Arkansas
What: Travel the States with Tori: Arkansas When: 10/02/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come learn about one of the 50 states--this month we're exploring our home, Arkansas! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
5 events,
Stories in the Park at David F. Watkins Memorial Park
Stories in the Park at David F. Watkins Memorial Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 10/04/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: David F. Watkins Memorial Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at David F. Watkins Memorial Park (811 Park Avenue) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 10/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
4 events,
Homeschool Geography Club: Namibia
Homeschool Geography Club: Namibia
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Namibia When: 10/05/23 | 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! If […]
4 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 10/6/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
4 events,
American Girl: Kavi
American Girl: Kavi
What: American Girl: Kavi When: 10/07/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
4 events,
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Spooky Story Contest
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Barnyard Friends
Preschool Storytime: Barnyard Friends
What: Preschool Storytime: Barnyard Friends When: 10/11/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about barnyard friends! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Make a Monster
Drop-In Activity: Make a Monster
What: Drop-In Activity: Make a Monster When: 10/11/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop in the children’s department between 4 and 5 pm to build a creepy or cute monster from random craft supplies. What kind of monster will you make? For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. […]
4 events,
Canceled Music and Mindfulness
Canceled Music and Mindfulness
What: Music and Mindfulness When: 10/12/2023 | 10 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 3-5 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tiffany for an cozy mindfulness program that incorporates music and movement. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
4 events,
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Spooky Story Contest
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
5 events,
Homeschool Bingo for Books
Homeschool Bingo for Books
What: Homeschool Bingo for Books When: 10/16/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come play bingo with us! Winners will get to choose a book from our prize carts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 10/16/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Magic Tree House Book #2, The Knight at Dawn. The day after their trip to the Cretaceous Period, Jack and Annie are whisked away to […]
4 events,
Nonfiction Storytime: Scavengers
Nonfiction Storytime: Scavengers
What: Nonfiction Storytime: Scavengers When: 10/17/2023 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Let’s explore some nonfiction picture books and do a related craftivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, geography, recreation, and biographies. This month we read about scavengers in nature and trek up to the library garden for an eye spy […]
4 events,
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 10/18/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Houdini & Me by Dan Gutman Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register […]
4 events,
STEAM Team: Slime
STEAM Team: Slime
What: STEAM Team: Slime When: 10/19/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Ooze, drool, mucus, and slime! We will take a look at some gross but cool ways plants and animals use slime to survive and thrive. School glue slime-making included. STEAM […]
4 events,
Fish-O-Ween
Fish-O-Ween
Find your Fish-o-Ween photos by clicking here . What: Fish-O-Ween When: 10/21/2023 | 9-12 AM Where: Family Park (215 Family Park Road) Who: 18 & under Join us for a Halloween celebration at Family Park (215 Family Park Road)! Participate in a fishing derby, play games, and win prizes! We'll have hot dogs, chips, […]
4 events,
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Spooky Story Contest
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
5 events,
Fall Crafts with Tori
Fall Crafts with Tori
What: Fall Crafts with Tori When: 10/23/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come craft with Ms. Tori! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 10/23/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]
2 events,
Preschool Storytime: Halloween
Preschool Storytime: Halloween
What: Preschool Storytime: Halloween When: 10/25/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Halloween! Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Amazing Makers: Louise Bourgeois
Amazing Makers: Louise Bourgeois
What: Amazing Makers When: 10/26/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Louise Bourgeois. Participants will also create their own work of art. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Toddler Time: Halloween Fun
Toddler Time: Halloween Fun
What: Toddler Time: Halloween Fun When: 10/27/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for Halloween-themed toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Creative Weaving with Deborah Kuster
Creative Weaving with Deborah Kuster
What: Creative Weaving with Deborah Kuster When: Saturday, October 28th | 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9 a.m. Join us for a creative weaving workshop with artist and author Deborah Kuster. Deborah will talk about her fiber arts work and her picture book, Jake […]
2 events,
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
3 events,
Fall Reading Festival
Fall Reading Festival
What: Fall Reading Festival When: 11/01/2023-11/30/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Throughout the month of November, kids & teens can participate in the Fall Reading Festival by completing up to 25 fun, family activities. Each activity completed earns one entry in the prize drawings! Visit the library to pick up an activity […]
Preschool Storytime: Squirrels
Preschool Storytime: Squirrels
What: Preschool Storytime: Squirrels When: 11/01/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about squirrels! Group visits by appointment only.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 11/01/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts
Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts
What: Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts When: 11/02/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-14 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us and Emergent Arts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 11/03/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 11/04/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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 […]