Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
1 event,
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library's building is closed today for a holiday. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more! --- January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday February 19, 2024 | George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates […]
2 events,
Fantasy Story Contest
What: Fantasy Story Contest When: 04/01/2024 to 04/14/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 and under No registration required Do you daydream about fantastical worlds filled with magical creatures and unlikely heroes? Submit an original fantasy story of 10 pages or less, and enter to win a gift card to Black Ribbon Books! Please […]
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
What: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party When: 04/01/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you play croquet? Join Ms. Chanan in the library garden for tea, treats, utterly mad games, and yes, croquet. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait […]
1 event,
4 events,
Preschool Storytime: Rain
Preschool Storytime: Rain
What: Preschool Storytime: Rain When: 04/03/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about rain! Group visits by appointment only.
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 04/03/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you […]
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 04/03/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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.
3 events,
Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal
Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal When: 04/04/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 3/15 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 registration […]
Kids Paint
Kids Paint
What: Kids Paint When: 04/04/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-8 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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. If registration is […]
3 events,
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances
What: Bear Hugs and Cosmic Dances When: 04/05/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 3-8 Bring your pre-school children to immerse themselves in the story of Moonbear’s Shadow by Frank Asch. Using a Bear figure and a flashlight, we will recreate shadow scenes from the picture book and discover the three ingredients to […]
Build Your Own JPSS-2 and TDRS Papercraft Models with NASA
Build Your Own JPSS-2 and TDRS Papercraft Models with NASA
What: Build Your Own JPSS-2 and TDRS Papercraft Models with NASA When: 04/05/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Build Your Own JPSS-2 and TDRS Papercraft Models with NASA with Julie Hoover, Jimmy Acevedo, and Vi Nguyen The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is a series of polar-orbiting environmental satellites that collect critical […]
1 event,
2 events,
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 04/07/2024 | 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.
2 events,
Library Closed for Eclipse
The Garland County Library's building and other county offices are closed today per Judge Mahoney. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more!
1 event,
2 events,
Journal Making with Emergent Arts
Journal Making with Emergent Arts
What: Journal Making with Emergent Arts When: 04/10/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-14 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us and our friends from Emergent Arts to make your very own journal! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by […]
2 events,
After-school Stories
After-school Stories
What: After-school Stories When: 04/11/2024 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Sweeten your afternoon trip to the library with stories, a craft, and a snack. This month, we celebrate National Pet Day! Appropriate for ages 5-10. *Groups by appointment only.
2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 04/12/2024 | 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.
3 events,
[Cancelled] Mountain View Heights – Family Side [Bookmobile Service]
[Cancelled] Mountain View Heights – Family Side [Bookmobile Service]
Unfortunately, this program is cancelled. Donna, the GCL Bookmobile will be back to MVH - Family Side on Satuday, May 11 for Painting with Tori. Link to event What: Edible Constellations (Activity) When: Saturday, April 13 | 10 AM Where: Mountain View Heights – Family Side 1010 Illinois St, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 Who: All […]
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 04/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]
2 events,
MOVED TO 4/21–Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
MOVED TO 4/21–Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
What: Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet When: 04/21/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages No registration required This event has been moved to 4/21/24 due to a costume shipment delay. Join us for a magical afternoon with Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and more. Meet the cast […]
0 events,
1 event,
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 04/16/2024 | 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.
0 events,
2 events,
Family Yoga
Family Yoga
What: Family Yoga When: 04/18/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Kids ages 18 months-4 years + a caregiver Come do with family yoga with teach Karen Reeves of The Yoga Place. Classes begin at 10:30am and will last 30-40 minutes.
Amazing Makers
Amazing Makers
What: Amazing Makers When: 04/18/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of an amazing creator or artist. Participants will also create their own work of art. This month we're […]
1 event,
Magical Creatures Night
Magical Creatures Night
Magical Creatures Night What: Magical Creatures Night When: 04/19/2024 | 6:30-8:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 and under No registration required Join us at dusk in the library’s enchanted garden for games, crafts, and snacks. Ride in a unicorn carriage, and sneak a peek at the dancing fairy folk from Hot Springs […]
1 event,
American Girl: Isabel & Nikki
American Girl: Isabel & Nikki
What: American Girl: Isabel & Nikki When: 04/20/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 3/15 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 […]
1 event,
Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
What: Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet When: 04/21/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages No registration required Join us for a magical afternoon with Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and more. Meet the cast of Hot Springs High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast and take photos with […]
1 event,
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 04/22/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. April’s book is Magic Tree House #31: Warriors in Winter. Travel with Jack and Annie to a Roman camp in the early 100s A.D. […]
0 events,
2 events,
Preschool Storytime: Chickens
Preschool Storytime: Chickens
What: Preschool Storytime: Chickens When: 04/24/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about chickens! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Bird Houses
Drop-In Activity: Bird Houses
What: Drop-In Activity: Bird Houses When: 04/24/2024 | 4-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Fly into the library to decorate a miniature birdhouse. For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. *Groups by appointment only.
1 event,
Storytime with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Storytime with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
What: Storytime with the Imagination Library When: 04/25/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 0-5 Volunteers from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program will be here to read stories with us! If you live in Garland County and have a child under 5 years old, you can sign them up for the […]
0 events,
1 event,
Art Springs
Art Springs
What: Art Springs When: 04/27/24 11 AM - 4 PM Where: Hill-Wheatley Plaza (Downtown Hot Springs) Who: Ages 18 and under Join us as we take part in Art Springs at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs for some fun book-related children's arts and crafts! Schedule of activities TBA.
0 events,
2 events,
Arts and the Park Fairy Tea Party
Arts and the Park Fairy Tea Party
What: Arts & the Park Fairy Tea Party When: 04/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 3-10 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join our Arts & the Park friends and author Faye Hedera for a fun, fairy-themed tea party at the library! Group visits by appointment only.
Scribes Fiction Writers Club
Scribes Fiction Writers Club
Scribes Fiction Writers Club What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 04/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Kids Paint
Kids Paint
What: Kids Paint When: 05/02/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-8 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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. If registration is […]
Fantasy Story Contest
Fantasy Story Contest
Fantasy Story Contest
- There are no events on this day.
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
- There are no events on this day.
Magical Creatures Night
Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
Art Springs
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
Toddler Time
- There are no events on this day.