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Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ 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!
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 01/06/2023 @ 2:00-4:00 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. (Friday) 01/06 - DIY marble coffee mugs […]
Afternoon Animals
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Afternoon Animals When: 01/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-10 This month's animal: Polar bears Afternoon Animals is a recurring program focusing on animals around the world. Each month we'll learn about a different animal and the issues that animal is facing. We'll read books and do activities such as playing […]
Garland Gamers
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland Gamers When: 01/08/2023 | 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.
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
Fiction Writers Cafe
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Fiction Writers Café When: 01/09/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and learn about different elements of writing fiction, including characters, scenes, plot, setting, point of view, […]
Nonfiction Stories: Winter Sports
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Nonfiction Stories When: 01/10/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some nonfiction picture books and do a related craft-ivity on our subject! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies. *Group visits by appointment only.
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 01/10/22 @ 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 […]
Preschool Storytime: Owls
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Preschool Storytime: Owls When: 01/11/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about owls! Group visits by appointment only.
Nerd History 101: NERF
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Nerd History 101: NERF When: 01/11/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. It's NERF or nothing! Is that still the slogan? It was back in my day, but now NERF has gone from simple dart-shooters to a line of toys that […]
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Homeschool Nonfiction Writing (Ages 10-13)
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Homeschool Nonfiction Writing When: 01/12/2023 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-13 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do school essays make you feel stumped? Join Ms. Chanan for homeschool nonfiction writing and learn the formula for a five-paragraph essay that will help you complete your homework faster […]