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Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt Carmel HSV 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs VillageLady Chops Performance: Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsWeek of Events
Take-and-Make Craft: Melting Snowman
Take-and-Make Craft: Melting Snowman
What: Take & Make Craft: Melting Snowman When: 12/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library this month to grab a kit with everything needed to make a melting snowman out of simple craft supplies. One kit per child.
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 12/03/2023 | 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.
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 […]
Discrimination on the Job – What the Law Says
Discrimination on the Job – What the Law Says
What: Discrimination on the Job - What the Law Says When: 12/4/23 @ 11am Where: Virtual, YouTube Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required A former EEOC Investigator and retired Human Resources executive will explain the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), types of on-the-job discrimination cases covered, the difference between discrimination and bad management, steps to take […]
Holiday Bingo (6-12)
Holiday Bingo (6-12)
What: Holiday Bingo When: 12/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tori to play bingo and win some fun holiday-themed prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 12/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]
Homeschool Page Turners
Homeschool Page Turners
What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 12/05/2023 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a new Homeschool book club for ages 13-18. We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: The […]
Introduction to Astronomy: Deep Sky Objects – Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars
Introduction to Astronomy: Deep Sky Objects – Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Deep Sky Objects - Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars When: 12/5/23 @ 1pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy, and promote interest and understanding. This series is […]
Teen Cookin’: Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Teen Cookin’: Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
1What: Teen Cookin': Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks When: 12/05/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Services offered will include: […]
Preschool Storytime: Bears
Preschool Storytime: Bears
What: Preschool Storytime: Bears When: 12/06/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about bears! Group visits by appointment only.
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M. & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th […]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 1pm-3pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first […]
Canceled Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Canceled Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 12/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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.
Shadow Box and Star Art
Shadow Box and Star Art
What: Shadow Box and Star Art When: 12/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Jill to make a beautiful wintery shadow box and light-up star art! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
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!
Dungeon Master Academy
Dungeon Master Academy
What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 12/07/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all aspiring DMs! Join Mr. Brett to learn more about running your own games of D&D, and help build the library's own fantasy world to explore! If registration is […]
Amazing Makers
Amazing Makers
What: Amazing Makers When: 12/07/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Maud Lewis. Participants will also create their own work of art. Group visits by appointment only.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 12/08/2023 | 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.
Lady Chops Performance: Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!
Lady Chops Performance: Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!
What: Lady Chops Performance: Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells! When: 12/08/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show "STOMP" and at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Her new holiday […]
Local Author Social Brunch
Local Author Social Brunch
FREE What: Local Author Social Brunch When: 12/09/2023 | 9:00-10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Traditionally-Published and Self-Published Local Authors Registration is required. See linked registration form below. Local authors, please join us for a holiday-themed brunch and some lighthearted writing-related games. This is a perfect opportunity to socialize with other local authors […]
American Girl: Rebecca
American Girl: Rebecca
What: American Girl: Rebecca When: 12/09/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 11/15 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 […]