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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 8/13/23 - Doors Open 1pm, Tournament Starts 2pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required By popular demand from local gamers, the library will host a competitive Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament for adults! Please read the rules before registering. Rules (Point Accumulation, Swiss Style Bracket) […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 08/13/2023 | 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.
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club. Registration Required.
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 08/14/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip coffee, tea, or cocoa and learn about different elements of storytelling. Fiction writers, graphic artists, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all stripes […]
TV Buddies: Ladybug & Cat Noir
TV Buddies: Ladybug & Cat Noir
What: TV Buddies: Ladybug & Cat Noir When: 08/15/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Spots on! If you are a fan of all things Ladybug and Cat Noir, this meetup is for you. We’ll talk about our favorite moments in the series,sample […]
Don’t Let Mr. Brett Explode! (on Discord)
Don’t Let Mr. Brett Explode! (on Discord)
What: Don't Let Mr. Brett Explode! When: 08/15/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Virtual-Discord Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hey guys. Mr. Brett here. Somebody sent me a weird suitcase covered in puzzles and it's... ticking? Help me solve the puzzles so I don't explode! Please?! (Virtual Discord Event featuring […]
Preschool Storytime: Buses
Preschool Storytime: Buses
What: Preschool Storytime: Buses When: 08/16/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about buses! Group visits by appointment only.
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
Tech Tutor Thursdays
Tech Tutor Thursdays
What: Tech Tutor Thursdays When: Thursday Afternoons, Dates & Times Vary Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Appointments are made here: gclibrary.com/support The Garland County Library's I.T. Services Coordinators will offer 1-on-1 tech support for patrons on Thursday afternoons. Services offered include assistance learning using library accounts & the GCL app, Libby, Hoopla, and other databases, […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month!
Magic: The Gathering Club
Magic: The Gathering Club
What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 08/17/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly club! Choose from thousands of cards that are provided already, build your deck, and battle other players! If registration is full, […]
Drop-In Crafterhours (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafterhours (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafterhours (for Adults!) When: 08/17/2023 @ 5:30-7:30 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. (Friday) 08/04 – DIY Polymer Clay Earrings […]
STEAM Team: Temperature
STEAM Team: Temperature
What: STEAM Team: Temperature When: 08/18/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore temperature during the hottest time of the year! We will be taking a look at how thermometers work, understanding temperature basics, and doing a homemade thermometer experiment. STEAM […]
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market each Saturday, through October. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, […]
Have Book, Will Travel – August 2023
Have Book, Will Travel – August 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - August 2023 When: 8/19/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common […]
American Girl: Nanea
American Girl: Nanea
What: American Girl: Nanea When: 08/19/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 7/15 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 […]