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Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
Take-And-Make Craft: Climbing Spiders
What: Take & Make Craft: Climbing Spider When: 10/01/2023 to 10/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library to grab a craft kit with everything needed to make a climbing spider out of paper and yarn. Kits will be available for the month of October. One kit per child, […]
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
What: Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest When: 10/01/2023-10/24/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: 11-18 Pick your favorite book character and turn it into a pumpkin! Bring your pumpkin to the library to enter to win a gift certificate to Hobby Lobby! All pumpkins will stay in the library on display until October 25th. Pumpkin Rules: […]
Spooky Story Contest
Spooky Story Contest
What: Spooky Story Contest When: 10/01/2023 to 10/24/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 & 13-18 No registration required Submit an original spooky story and enter to win a gift card to Black Ribbon Books! Kids ages 8-12 may submit up to 5 pages. Teens ages 13-18 may submit up to 10 pages. To […]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 10/8/23 - Doors Open 1pm, Tournament Starts 2pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required By popular demand from local gamers, the library will host a competitive Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament for adults! Please read the rules before registering. Rules (Point Accumulation, Swiss Style Bracket) […]
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 […]
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required 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 a social club. Registration Required.
Fiction Writers Cafe
Fiction Writers Cafe
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 10/09/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 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. This program is […]
Humane Society Adoption Event for Seniors
Humane Society Adoption Event for Seniors
What: Humane Society Adoption Event for Seniors When: 10/10/23 - 10am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Join the Humane Society of Garland County for a heartwarming event that bridges generations and creates furry connections! This event is tailored for senior citizens seeking companionship with cats and dogs. Dogs - $100 adoption fee. Dogs […]
Drawing with Mr. Brett
Drawing with Mr. Brett
What: Drawing with Mr. Brett When: 10/10/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sharpen those pencils and get to sketching! Join Mr. Brett in a guided, low-pressure drawing class to brush up - or pencil up? - your drawing skills. Supplies will […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 10/10/22 @ 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 […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 9am-11am, each Wednesday in October Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library returns to the McAuley Center! Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 9am-11am each Wednesday in October. Services […]
Preschool Storytime: Barnyard Friends
Preschool Storytime: Barnyard Friends
What: Preschool Storytime: Barnyard Friends When: 10/11/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about barnyard friends! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Make a Monster
Drop-In Activity: Make a Monster
What: Drop-In Activity: Make a Monster When: 10/11/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop in the children’s department between 4 and 5 pm to build a creepy or cute monster from random craft supplies. What kind of monster will you make? For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. […]
America’s Art Form Concert: Oldies But Goodies
America’s Art Form Concert: Oldies But Goodies
What: America's Art Form Concert: Oldies But Goodies When: 10/11/23 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This concert showcases special tunes from the 20s, 30s, & 40s that are indicative of their time period. Pianist Billy Hoover is the pianist for the Ohio Club, Bassist Byron Yancey is the bassist for the Ohio […]
Canceled Music and Mindfulness
Canceled Music and Mindfulness
What: Music and Mindfulness When: 10/12/2023 | 10 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 3-5 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tiffany for an cozy mindfulness program that incorporates music and movement. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
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, […]
Magic: The Gathering Club
Magic: The Gathering Club
What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 10/12/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly club! Choose from thousands of cards that are provided already, build your deck, and battle other players! If registration is full, […]
Cookie Club: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza
Cookie Club: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza
What: Cookie Club: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza When: 10/12/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for this brand new cooking program! Learn how to make a delicious cookie (a different one every month)! The cookie this month is: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza! […]
AARP Smart Driver Course
AARP Smart Driver Course
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 10/13/2023 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become eligible for a multi-year […]
Murder Mystery
Murder Mystery
What: Murder Mystery When: 10/13/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Who left this body in the library? Why is it here? How did it get here? Help your friendly neighborhood librarians - or at least the ones who are still alive […]
Know It to Grow It: Canning Basics
Know It to Grow It: Canning Basics
What: Know It to Grow It: Canning Basics When: 10/14/23 @ 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 Master Gardener and repeat KITGI presenter Jamie Wilkerson will teach the basics of canning. This overview will include 3 different canners as well […]