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Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
Take-and-Make Craft: Paper Rainbows
What: Take & Make Craft: Paper Rainbows When: 07/01/2023 to 07/31/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a paper rainbow. Kits will be available for the month of July. One kit per child, please.
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 […]
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
What: At-Home Science Kit Pickup When: 07/07/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: Families with children ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a mystery science kit full of everything you will need to conduct a simple at-home science experiment! Instruction video and reading recommendations included. […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 07/02/2023 | 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 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 […]
Book Buddies: Warriors
Book Buddies: Warriors
What: Book Buddies: Warriors When: 07/03/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Members of the Thunderclan, Shadowclan, Skyclan and all the rest are invited to a peaceful Gathering at the library. We’ll discuss books in the Warriors series, design our own warrior […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 07/03/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]
Pop-Up Storytime at Central Fire Station
Pop-Up Storytime at Central Fire Station
What: Pop Up Storytime When: 07/05/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Central Fire Station Who: Ages 10 & under No registration required Pop Up Storytime is like a field trip and a library storytime combined. Meet Ms. Chanan at locations around Garland County and learn more about the community partners who help us in Growing Together. […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
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 […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 07/05/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 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 […]
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 Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
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, […]
Taste Buddies: Summer Edition
Taste Buddies: Summer Edition
What: Taste Buddies: Summer Edition When: 07/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Cool your taste buds off with this Summertime Special Edition! Try all sorts of weird and wacky flavors of classic summer treats like ice cream, popsicles, and more! If […]
Comic Kids
Comic Kids
What: Comic Kids When: 07/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up and come by for a show-and-tell social about favorite comics and graphic novels! Perfect for the young comic lover in your life and a great way to foster multisensory […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass Jam 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!
2023 Blood Drive Series at the Garland County Library
2023 Blood Drive Series at the Garland County Library
What: Blood Drive at the Garland County Library When: Dates vary; see list |9 AM-2 PM Where: Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ Registration Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome: Register for July Here OBI (Our Blood Institute) is hosting a series of Blood Drives at the Garland County Library throughout 2023. Donors of all blood types are needed to […]
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 07/07/2023 @ 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) 07/07 – DIY Terrariums @ 2-4 […]
Canceled Aquatic Ecosystems with AGFC
Canceled Aquatic Ecosystems with AGFC
What: Aquatic Ecosystems with AFGC When: 07/07/2023 | 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome We will be learning about aquatic ecosystems accompanied with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and their alligator animal ambassador. Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment […]
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 Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]