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: Dungeon Master Society When: 10/21/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]

What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 10/21/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multipurpose Room Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Magic Tree House Book #34, Late Lunch with Llamas. Jack and Annie are whisked away to Peru, where they must climb to the […]

What: D&D Club When: 10/22/2024 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 11-18 Whether you're a Dungeon Master, a player, or both, D&D Club is the place to be! DMs from the Dungeon Master Society will have new adventures prepared every week, and all adventures will take place in a shared world, so your […]

What: Creepy Crafternoon: Yarn Art Pumpkins When: 10/22/24 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on September 15th. Eat snacks and craft at the library! Create a beautiful or spooky yarn art pumpkin to be displayed at home.  All supplies provided by the […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Owls When: 10/23/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about owls! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable collection […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Levi Towers When: 1:30pm-2:30pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 240 Prospect Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Levi Towers from 1:30pm-2:30pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The bookmobile will be parked […]

What: Drop-In Activity: Watercolor Webs When: 10/23/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Drop by the library for this spooky art activity where you watch a spider web appear under watercolor paints. Cute or creepy spider included! First come, first served. Groups by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-10AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-10AM every second and fourth Thursday, June […]

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: Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Transylvania When: 10/24/24 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 14-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 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 that country! If registration […]

What: Card Game Club When: 10/24/2024| 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Learn how to play the popular card games Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club!

What: Teen Book Club When: 10/24/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: TBA Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program you are […]

What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules!  Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on Fridays. This is only for play sessions for players who already know how to play. Beginners should text […]

What: Toddler Time When: 10/25/2024 | 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.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM, 4th Saturday of each month Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc's Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]

What: Painting with Tori When: 10/26/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]