What: Roll for Lunch! When: 08/20/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 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, […]

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: Bingo for Books When: 3rd Monday of every month (& 1st Wednesday starting in July) 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 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th Monday when the 3rd Monday is […]

What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 08/21/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Magic Tree House Book #8, Midnight on the Moon. Jack and Annie’s mission to save Morgan will take them into outer space. Can they find […]

What: Nonfiction Storytime: Albert Einstein When: 08/22/2023 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some non-fiction picture books on our topic and do a related craftivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies. Appropriate for ages 5-10. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Thriller Book Club When: 08/22/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Sharks When: 08/23/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about sharks! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 08/23/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for […]

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 […]

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: 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, […]

What: Back-to-Homeschool Celebration When: 08/24/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Welcome back to homeschool! Join us as we celebrate our homeschool families and share library resources that can help you have your most successful year yet! Snacks, crafts, and more! All programs are subject to change at any […]

What: Library Pals Play Day When: 08/25/2023 | 10 AM - 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5 & under Kids ages 5 and under are invited to hang out at the library! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Painting with Jill When: 08/25/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 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 […]

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, […]

What: Know It to Grow It: Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms When: 8/26/23 @ 10am Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Join Angelina Boiles, owner of Garden of Love, who will be speaking on medicinal & culinary mushrooms. She will provide details […]

What: Lego Club When: 08/26/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for LEGO fun, snacks, and prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.