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Light Up! Paper Lantern Painting with Emergent Arts
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsMt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt Carmel HSV 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs VillageWeek of Events
Take and Make Craft: Love Bugs
Take and Make Craft: Love Bugs
What: Take & Make Craft: Love Bugs When: 2/01/2024 to 2/29/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a little love bug. One kit per child.
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: 02/04/2024 | 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.
European Jazz Concert
European Jazz Concert
What: European Jazz Concert When: 2/4/24 @ 2:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration The Hot Springs Jazz Society returns on Sundays in 2024, starting off with a unique combination of violin, piano and drums will present jazz programming with a twist. Artists: 🎻 **Oksana Pavilionis:** A Jazz Violinist with a world of experience! […]
Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class (For Adults!)
Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class (For Adults!)
What: Beginner Mountain Dulcimer Class (for Adults!) When: 2/5/24 @ 10am Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Learn to play the mountain dulcimer with Charlie Mink, a longtime performer at the Ozark Folk Center State Park and instructor for the music roots program in Mountain View, Arkansas. The mountain dulcimer is one […]
Travel the States with Tori: Alaska
Travel the States with Tori: Alaska
What: Travel the States with Tori: Alaska When: 02/05/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come learn about one of the 50 states--this month we're exploring Alaska! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Light Up! Paper Lantern Painting with Emergent Arts
Light Up! Paper Lantern Painting with Emergent Arts
What: Light Up! Paper Lantern Painting with Emergent Arts When: 02/05/2024 | 4-5:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: All ages welcome Come learn about Chinese New Year and decorate a paper lantern with Emergent Arts! Decorated lanterns will be on display in the library foyer following.
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 02/05/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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 […]
Introduction to Astronomy: Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
Introduction to Astronomy: Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Virtual Astronomy - Using Skymaps and Stellarium When: 2/6/24 @ 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 hosted by Arkansas […]
Garland County Candidates Forum
Garland County Candidates Forum
What: Garland County Candidates Forum When: Tuesday, February 6th, 6PM Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The Garland County Library will host a state and local candidate forum on Tuesday, February 6th. Doors open to the public for meet […]
Teen Cookin’: Overnight Oats
Teen Cookin’: Overnight Oats
What: Teen Cookin': Overnight Oats When: 02/06/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Overnight Oats! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the library. Supply […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]
Preschool Storytime: Hugs
Preschool Storytime: Hugs
What: Preschool Storytime: Hugs When: 02/07/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about hugs! Group visits by appointment only.
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, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first and third Wednesday of each […]
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 […]
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 02/07/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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.
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. […]
Homeschool Geography Club: Vietnam
Homeschool Geography Club: Vietnam
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Vietnam When: 02/08/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 1/15 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 […]
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, […]
Dungeon Master Academy
Dungeon Master Academy
What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 02/08/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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: 02/08/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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 […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 02/09/2024 | 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: 02/09/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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 […]
After-school Stories
After-school Stories
What: After-school Stories When: 02/09/2024 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 explore books about the Lunar New Year, snack on oranges for good luck, and create dragon art. Appropriate for ages 5-10. *Groups by appointment […]