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 […]

What: Polymer Clay Crafts When: 10/12/24| 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and will begin on 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Register for a fun and creative polymer clay craft with Ms. Adela. We will be making Mushrooms!! You'll have creative freedom and many ideas to choose from so start with an idea […]

What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm(except November, rescheduled to third Monday) Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration 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 […]

What: Creepy Crafternoon: Black Cat Art When: 10/14/24 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on September 15th. Everything starts with the silhouette of a black cat.  Give your artwork a creative touch and add eye-popping details behind your black cat.  Spooky or […]

What: Storied Legacies: R.L. Stine When: 10/15/2024 | 12:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn about a new historic figure each month.  Learn about their legacy, eat snacks, and make a craft. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the […]

What: Dungeon Master Society When: 10/15/2024 | 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, […]

What: Kids Paint When: 10/15/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-8 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. If registration is […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Pumpkins When: 10/16/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about pumpkins! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When:  11 AM - 12 PM, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration New Time: 11 AM - 12 PM Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The […]

What: D&D Club When: 10/16/2024 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 11-18 Whether you're a Dungeon Master, a player, or both, D&D Club is the place to be! DMs from the Dungeon Master Society will have new adventures prepared every week, and all adventures will take place in a shared world, so your […]

What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 10/16/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and will begin on 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book: A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicoll Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register […]

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. […]

What: Homeschool Geography Club: Saudi Arabia When: 10/17/24 | 10 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-13 Registration is required and begins 9/15 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 that country! If registration […]

What: Board Game Club When: 10/17/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Come play board games with us! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person 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!

What: Page Turners Book Club When: 10/18/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: Pumpkinheads, by Rainbow Rowell Some free copies of the book are available […]

What: Fish-O-Ween When: 10/19/24 | 10 AM-12 PM Where: Family Park (215 Family Park Road) Who: 18 & under Join us for a Halloween celebration at Family Park (215 Family Park Road)! Participate in a fishing derby, play games, and win prizes! We'll have hot dogs, chips, and drinks for lunch, while supplies last.

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – October 2024 When: 10/19/24 @ 11:15 am 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 […]