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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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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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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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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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Pop-Up Storytime at Blakely Dam
Pop-Up Storytime at Blakely Dam
What: Pop-Up Storytime at Blakely Dam When: 06/07/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Avery Recreation Center Who: Ages 10 & under No registration required Pop Up Storytime is like a field trip and a library storytime combined. Meet us at locations around Garland County, learn more about the community partners who help us in Growing Together, […]
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, […]
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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 […]
Crafts with Tori
Crafts with Tori
What: Crafts with Tori When: 06/10/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 5/15 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.
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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 […]
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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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Stories in the Park at Baseball Trail Park
Stories in the Park at Baseball Trail Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 06/14/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Baseball Trail Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Baseball Trail Park (1201 Whittington Avenue) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 06/14/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Borrowers by Mary Norton Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for […]
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Garden Games (Ages 5-10)
Garden Games (Ages 5-10)
What: Garden Games When: 06/15/2023 | 10:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 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. […]
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. […]
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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.
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American Girl: Julie
American Girl: Julie
What: American Girl: Julie When: 06/17/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 5/15 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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Pop-Up Storytime at Park Haven Community Garden
Pop-Up Storytime at Park Haven Community Garden
What: Pop Up Storytime When: 06/21/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Park Haven Community Garden 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, learn more about the community partners who help us in Growing Together, […]
Nonfiction Storytime: Symbiosis
Nonfiction Storytime: Symbiosis
What: Nonfiction Storytime: Symbiosis When: 06/21/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some non-fiction picture books on our topic and do a related craftivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies. Appropriate for ages 5-10. Group visits by appointment only.
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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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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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