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Fall Reading Festival
Fall Reading Festival
What: Fall Reading Festival When: 11/01/2023-11/30/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Throughout the month of November, kids & teens can participate in the Fall Reading Festival by completing up to 25 fun, family activities. Each activity completed earns one entry in the prize drawings! Visit the library to pick up an activity […]
Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail
Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail
What: Literacy Trail at Hot Springs Greenway Trail When: 11/1/2023 - 11/15/2023 Where: Hot Springs Greenway entrance at the Corner of Adams and Seneca Street. Who: All ages Walk down the Hot Springs Greenway Trail and read The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tarfuri as you go! Greenway entrance location is at the corner of Adams and Seneca […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
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 […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 11/05/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL 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 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
Fiction Writers Cafe
Fiction Writers Cafe
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 11/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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. Maybe. If registration […]
Introduction to Astronomy: Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
Introduction to Astronomy: Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Stars - In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff When: 11/7/23 @ 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 […]
Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program
Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program
What: Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program When: 11/07/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Join us for an origami celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program.
Teen Cookin’: Pizza Garlic Knots
Teen Cookin’: Pizza Garlic Knots
What: Teen Cookin': Pizza Garlic Knots When: 11/07/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pizza Garlic Knots! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]
Stories in the Park at Chattanooga Park
Stories in the Park at Chattanooga Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 11/08/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Chattanooga Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Chattanooga Park (530 Chattanooga Street) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 1pm-3pm, 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 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape
Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape
What: Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape When: 11/08/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving is coming up and turkey is plotting his great escape before he becomes dinner. Your mission = Find turkey! Work as a team to find clues and unlock […]
Arkansas Highlands Stringband Concert
Arkansas Highlands Stringband Concert
What: Arkansas Highlands Stringband Concert When: 11/8/23 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The Arkansas Highlands Folk Project was founded in partnership with the Garland County Library to preserve the old-time music customs, sounds, and storytelling of rural Arkansas. This Arkansas Highlands Stringband program is a musical and narrative journey to a time […]
Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland
Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland When: 11/09/23 | 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 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 […]
FOL Annual Meeting
FOL Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Garland County Library will hold their annual business meeting and 2024 officer election at the Garland County Library on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10 AM in Room B. All current FOL members and prospective volunteers are welcome to attend.
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: 11/09/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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: Snickerdoodles
Cookie Club: Snickerdoodles
What: Cookie Club: Snickerdoodles When: 11/09/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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: Snickerdoodles! Put on your apron, get out […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 11/10/2023 | 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.
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
What: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 11/10/2023 @ 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) 11/10 – DIY Fall Gnome […]
Novel Knitters
Novel Knitters
What: Novel Knitters When: 11/10/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn how to loom knit a hat for winter! All supplies (looms, picks, yarn, etc.) will be provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]