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Teen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsTeen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsTeen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsTeen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsTeen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsTeen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsTeen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsAmerican Girl: Girl of the Year
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsWeek of Events
Scary Story Contest
Scary Story Contest
What: Spooky Story Contest When: 10/01/2024 to 10/27/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 & 13-18 No registration required Submit an original scary story of 2500 words or less and enter to win! (Prize info TBA). Please label your story with your name, age, school, and phone number. You can drop off your story […]
Take & Make Craft: Mummies
Take & Make Craft: Mummies
What: Take & Make Craft: Mummies When: 10/01/2024 to 10/31/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Grab a craft kit in the children's library with everything to make a marvelous mummy! For ages 12 & under. One kit per child.
Teen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
Teen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins (pickup begins)
What: Teen Take & Make: Paper Mache Pumpkins When: 10/01/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on September 15th. Get messy and make your own paper mache pumpkins at home! Supplies and instructions will be given. Register to reserve your supply kit. One kit per teen. […]
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
What: Pumpkin Decorating Contest When: 10/1/24 - 10/30/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Child - Teen - Adult Bring a decorated pumpkin to the library to enter our pumpkin decorating competition and fill out a card with your name, age, and phone number. Your pumpkin will receive a number and be placed in the library […]
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 10/06/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. LEGO Club is back and bigger than ever! Participants will be given a specific prompt and will have two hours to build using LEGO blocks provided by the library, […]
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 […]
Senior Health Panel Discussion
Senior Health Panel Discussion
What: Senior Health Panel Discussion When: 10/7/24 @ 2pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. This program is a collaboration between the Garland County Library, Oaklawn Center on Aging, Arkansas Hospice, Elite Home Health, Home Instead Senior Care, and AmeriCorps Seniors/RSVP. A panel of seasoned industry professionals will be on hand to […]
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 10/07/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. This program […]
Virtual Teen Cookin’: Pumpkin Dump Cake
Virtual Teen Cookin’: Pumpkin Dump Cake
What: Virtual Teen Cookin': Pumpkin Dump Cake When: 10/08/24 | 5:30 PM Where: Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pumpkin Dump Cake! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 10/08/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second Tuesday evening of each month to discuss […]
Spider Storytime
Spider Storytime
What: Spider Storytime When: 10/09/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Join us for stories and a craft all about spiders! Group visits by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Levi Towers [Bookmobile Service]
Levi Towers [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Levi Towers When: 1:30pm-2:30pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 240 Prospect Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Levi Towers from 1:30pm-2:30pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The bookmobile will be parked […]
Dungeon Master Society
Dungeon Master Society
What: Dungeon Master Society When: 10/09/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]
Hot Springs City Director Candidates Forum
Hot Springs City Director Candidates Forum
What: Hot Springs City Director Candidates Forum When: Wednesday, October 9th 6PM Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Doors open to the public for seating at 5:30 PM. Admission is free and open, though seating is limited. The forum begins at 6 […]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-10AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-10AM every second and fourth Thursday, June […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
Stories in the Park at Hollywood Park
Stories in the Park at Hollywood Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 10/10/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Hollywood Park Who: All ages welcome Join us at Hollywood Park (411 Hollywood Avenue) for picture books, snacks, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
Amazing Makers
Amazing Makers
What: Amazing Makers When: 10/10/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-14 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 an amazing creator or artist. Participants will also create their own work of art. Group visits by […]
Mah Jongg Meetup
Mah Jongg Meetup
What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules! Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on Fridays. This is only for play sessions for players who already know how to play. Beginners should text […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 10/11/2024 | 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.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 10/11/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 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. Class will […]
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga
What: Restorative Yoga When: Saturday, 10/12 @ 9am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration Certified Restorative Yoga Instructor Amanda Mitchell of The Local Art Entity leads this program. This restorative workshop is based on the eight limbs of yoga. The class promotes self-healing and provides meditative tools for continuous work. Please bring a blanket, mat, […]
Crafturday Club – October 2024 (Day of the Dead Pots)
Crafturday Club – October 2024 (Day of the Dead Pots)
Crafturday Club - October 2024 (Day of the Dead Pots) When: 10/12/24 @ 10:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Crafturday Club meets monthly on the second Saturday. Come hang out and make this months craft! Craft materials are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own materials to use. Supplies are […]
American Girl: Girl of the Year
American Girl: Girl of the Year
What: American Girl: Girl of the Year When: 10/12/2024 | 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 […]