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: 11/10/24| 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and will begin on 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Register for a fun and creative polymer clay craft with Ms. Adela.  You'll have creative freedom and many ideas to choose from so start with an idea and get creative. If registration […]

What: Storied Legacies: Otto Lilienthal When: 11/12/2024 | 12:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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: 11/12/2024 | 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: Paws to Read When: November 12th and 19th at 4:30 PM & November 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-12 The library has partnered with Hot Springs Pet Therapy to offer an opportunity for kids ages 6 -12 to read aloud to a therapy dog. The non-judgmental […]

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday,11/12/22 @ 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 craft-related […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Cats When: 11/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about cats! Group visits by appointment only.

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: […]

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 […]

What: D&D Club When: 11/13/2024 | 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: 11/13/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and will begin on 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book: The Lost Library, by Rebecca Stead Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]

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 […]

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: Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Ethiopia When: 11/14/24 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 14-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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 […]

What: Card Game Club When: 11/14/2024| 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Learn how to play the popular card games Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club!

What: Page Turners Book Club When: 11/14/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: Luck of the Titanic, by Stacey Lee Some free copies of the […]

What: Toddler Time When: 11/15/2024 | 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.

What: Paws to Read When: November 12th and 19th at 4:30 PM & November 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-12 The library has partnered with Hot Springs Pet Therapy to offer an opportunity for kids ages 6 -12 to read aloud to a therapy dog. The non-judgmental […]

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – November 2024 When: 11/16/24 @ 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 […]