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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 […]
Lego Club (Ages 11-18)
Lego Club (Ages 11-18)
What: Lego Club When: 08/27/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 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, […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Ocean
Preschool Storytime: Ocean
What: Preschool Storytime: Ocean When: 08/30/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about the ocean! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Bubble Painting
Drop-In Activity: Bubble Painting
What: Drop-In Activity: Bubble Painting When: 08/30/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Come by the library between 4 & 5 pm to create a painted masterpiece with bubbles. Group visits by appointment only.
Teen Bingo
Teen Bingo
What: Teen Bingo When: 08/30/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play bingo and win prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
6 events,
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
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. […]
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, […]
1 event,
Back-to-Hogwarts
Back-to-Hogwarts
What: Back-to-Hogwarts When: 09/01/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention Hogwarts students! Get settled into your dormitories and join us in the great hall for games, snacks, and a bit of magic. Students are encouraged to dress in robes […]
2 events,
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023)
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023)
What: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023) When: Saturday, September 2nd @ 8:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required These seasonal bird walks around the neighborhood surrounding the Library are led by an experienced birder from the local Audubon Society. Participants should arrive starting around 8:30am to prepare for the walk, which will depart […]
Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!)
Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!)
What: Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!) When: Saturday, September 2nd, 10am-12pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September and the launch our new Saturday hours, the Garland County Library invites the community to join us for Love Your Library Day […]
3 events,
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 09/03/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Auditorium Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.
Rubik’s Cube Club
Rubik’s Cube Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
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 […]
1 event,
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
1 event,
Introduction to Astronomy: Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
Introduction to Astronomy: Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Constellations - It's All "Greek" to Me When: 9/5/23 @ 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 hosted by Arkansas […]
6 events,
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
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. […]
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, […]
2 events,
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market each Saturday, through October. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, […]
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: 9/9/23 @ 11am Where: In-Person 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 in […]
4 events,
Rubik’s Cube Club
Rubik’s Cube Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Guitar Class (for Adults!) WAITING LIST
Guitar Class (for Adults!) WAITING LIST
What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) WAITING LIST When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required This is a waiting list. If there is an advance cancellation for the class, you will be contacted. Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week […]
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week course on Sunday afternoons starting 9/10. This course is good for first timers or someone wanting to get back into it. […]
3 events,
Paul Runyan: Golf Hero & Hot Springs Native Son
Paul Runyan: Golf Hero & Hot Springs Native Son
What: Paul Runyan: Golf Hero & Hot Springs Native Son When: 9/12/23 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No Registration This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. John Dechant, author of Little […]
Taste Buddies: BUGS!
Taste Buddies: BUGS!
What: Taste Buddies: BUGS! When: 09/12/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. There's no sugarcoating this one, folks. We're eatin' bugs - the food of the future! Don't worry, these bugs will all be food-grade and safe to eat... if that helps […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 09/12/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room B Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended To register, please e-mail Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com. 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 […]
4 events,
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
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. […]
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, […]
2 events,
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 09/16/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
Have Book, Will Travel – September 2023
Have Book, Will Travel – September 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - September 2023 When: 9/16/23 @ 11:15am 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 common […]
4 events,
Rubik’s Cube Club
Rubik’s Cube Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week course on Sunday afternoons starting 9/10. This course is good for first timers or someone wanting to get back into it. […]
Roll for Lunch!
Roll for Lunch!
What: Roll for Lunch! When: 09/17/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m This one-shot D&D adventure/free lunch is so random, even the food is decided by the roll of the dice! Will your sandwich have pickles or spicy chips? Will it be served on white, […]
2 events,
Homeschool Bingo for Books
Homeschool Bingo for Books
What: Homeschool Bingo for Books When: 09/18/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come play bingo with us! Winners will get to choose a book from our prize carts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 09/18/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month we’ll read Magic Tree House Book #25, Stage Fright on a Summer Night. Jack and Annie travel to Elizabethan England to help William Shakespeare himself and discover […]
1 event,
Thriller Book Club
Thriller Book Club
What: Thriller Book Club When: 09/19/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Apples
Preschool Storytime: Apples
What: Preschool Storytime: Apples When: 09/20/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about apples! Group visits by appointment only.
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 09/20/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Hobbit graphic novel Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this […]
Fantasy Book Club
Fantasy Book Club
What: Fantasy Book Club When: 09/20/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Andrew Peterson’s On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, the first book in the Wingfeather Saga. Some free copies of the book are available to […]
5 events,
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
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. […]
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, […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 09/22/2023 | 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.
FOL Annual Book Sale
FOL Annual Book Sale
What: FOL Annual Book Sale When: 9/22, 9 AM-5:30 PM, Members Only & 9/23, 9 AM-5 PM, General Public Where: Library Auditorium Who: All Ages FOL membership is required to shop on 9/22. Memberships are available for $5 yearly or $100 per lifetime member The Friends of the Garland County Library's Annual Book Sale is […]
STEAM Team: Chromatography
STEAM Team: Chromatography
What: STEAM Team: Chromatography When: 09/22/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. What is chromatography? Let’s find out! We will explore the chemistry of colors and do a science experiment turned into art. STEAM Team is a recurring program focusing on subjects […]
4 events,
Rubik’s Cube Club
Rubik’s Cube Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
Guitar Class (for Adults!)
What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week course on Sunday afternoons starting 9/10. This course is good for first timers or someone wanting to get back into it. […]
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 […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Fall
Preschool Storytime: Fall
What: Preschool Storytime: Fall When: 09/27/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about fall! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Floam Slime
Drop-In Activity: Floam Slime
What: Drop-In Activity: Floam Slime When: 09/27/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library between 4 and 5 pm to make your own colorful floam slime. Group visits by appointment only.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
What: Board Game Club When: 09/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play board games with us! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
4 events,
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
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. […]
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, […]
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