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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.
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 […]
1 event,
Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System – How, What, Why, When, and Where
Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System – How, What, Why, When, and Where
What: Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System - How, What, Why, When, and Where When: 8/1/23 @ 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 series is […]
4 events,
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
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. […]
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, […]
2 events,
Sunshine Farmers Market
Sunshine Farmers Market
What: Sunshine Farmers Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: Sunshine Store & Cafe, 3719 Sunshine Rd, Royal, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile will be at the Sunshine Farmers Market Saturday, August 5. Swing by the Bookmobile to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about […]
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – August 2023
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – August 2023
What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - August 2023 When: 8/5/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a bi-monthly deep dive into classic and contemporary true crime. Each meeting will focus on a true crime book, but discussion of podcasts, documentaries, cold cases, and cases in the news is […]
1 event,
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 […]
4 events,
Origami with Maya and Leah
Origami with Maya and Leah
What: Origami with Maya and Leah When: 08/10/2023 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Maya and Leah are two sisters who live in Japan, but will be in Hot Springs for a visit. Their father, Neal, is from Arkansas. He works for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, lives in Japan, and works […]
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
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. […]
2 events,
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market each Saturday, through October. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, […]
Back-to-School Bingo
Back-to-School Bingo
What: Back-to-School Bingo When: 08/12/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-10 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Get ready for the school year with our back-to-school bingo! Play bingo and win school supplies, and of course, books! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
3 events,
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 08/13/2023 | 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.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 8/13/23 - 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) […]
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 […]
2 events,
Don’t Let Mr. Brett Explode! (on Discord)
Don’t Let Mr. Brett Explode! (on Discord)
What: Don't Let Mr. Brett Explode! When: 08/15/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Virtual-Discord Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hey guys. Mr. Brett here. Somebody sent me a weird suitcase covered in puzzles and it's... ticking? Help me solve the puzzles so I don't explode! Please?! (Virtual Discord Event featuring […]
TV Buddies: Ladybug & Cat Noir
TV Buddies: Ladybug & Cat Noir
What: TV Buddies: Ladybug & Cat Noir When: 08/15/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Spots on! If you are a fan of all things Ladybug and Cat Noir, this meetup is for you. We’ll talk about our favorite moments in the series,sample […]
6 events,
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
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. […]
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, […]
1 event,
STEAM Team: Temperature
STEAM Team: Temperature
What: STEAM Team: Temperature When: 08/18/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore temperature during the hottest time of the year! We will be taking a look at how thermometers work, understanding temperature basics, and doing a homemade thermometer experiment. STEAM […]
3 events,
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market each Saturday, through October. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, […]
Have Book, Will Travel – August 2023
Have Book, Will Travel – August 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - August 2023 When: 8/19/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common […]
American Girl: Nanea
American Girl: Nanea
What: American Girl: Nanea When: 08/19/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
2 events,
Roll for Lunch!
Roll for Lunch!
What: Roll for Lunch! When: 08/20/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m This one-shot D&D adventure/free lunch is so random, even the food is decided by the roll of the dice! Will your sandwich have pickles or spicy chips? Will it be served on white, […]
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 […]
2 events,
Nonfiction Storytime: Albert Einstein
Nonfiction Storytime: Albert Einstein
What: Nonfiction Storytime: Albert Einstein When: 08/22/2023 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some non-fiction picture books on our topic and do a related craftivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies. Appropriate for ages 5-10. Group visits by appointment only.
Thriller Book Club
Thriller Book Club
What: Thriller Book Club When: 08/22/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register […]
4 events,
Back-to-Homeschool Celebration
Back-to-Homeschool Celebration
What: Back-to-Homeschool Celebration When: 08/24/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Welcome back to homeschool! Join us as we celebrate our homeschool families and share library resources that can help you have your most successful year yet! Snacks, crafts, and more! All programs are subject to change at any […]
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
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. […]
2 events,
Library Pals Play Day
Library Pals Play Day
What: Library Pals Play Day When: 08/25/2023 | 10 AM - 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5 & under Kids ages 5 and under are invited to hang out at the library! Group visits by appointment only.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 08/25/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 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 […]
3 events,
Know It to Grow It: Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms
Know It to Grow It: Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms
What: Know It to Grow It: Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms When: 8/26/23 @ 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 Join Angelina Boiles, owner of Garden of Love, who will be speaking on medicinal & culinary mushrooms. She will provide details […]
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market each Saturday, through October. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, […]
Lego Club (10 & under)
Lego Club (10 & under)
What: Lego Club When: 08/26/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for LEGO fun, snacks, and prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
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 […]
Lego Club (Ages 11-18)
Lego Club (Ages 11-18)
What: Lego Club When: 08/27/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. LEGO Club is back and bigger than ever! Participants will be given a specific prompt and will have two hours to build using LEGO blocks provided by the library, […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Ocean
Preschool Storytime: Ocean
What: Preschool Storytime: Ocean When: 08/30/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about the ocean! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Bubble Painting
Drop-In Activity: Bubble Painting
What: Drop-In Activity: Bubble Painting When: 08/30/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Come by the library between 4 & 5 pm to create a painted masterpiece with bubbles. Group visits by appointment only.
Teen Bingo
Teen Bingo
What: Teen Bingo When: 08/30/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play bingo and win prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
6 events,
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 GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
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. […]
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, […]
1 event,
Back-to-Hogwarts
Back-to-Hogwarts
What: Back-to-Hogwarts When: 09/01/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention Hogwarts students! Get settled into your dormitories and join us in the great hall for games, snacks, and a bit of magic. Students are encouraged to dress in robes […]
2 events,
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023)
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023)
What: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023) When: Saturday, September 2nd @ 8:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required These seasonal bird walks around the neighborhood surrounding the Library are led by an experienced birder from the local Audubon Society. Participants should arrive starting around 8:30am to prepare for the walk, which will depart […]
Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!)
Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!)
What: Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!) When: Saturday, September 2nd, 10am-12pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September and the launch our new Saturday hours, the Garland County Library invites the community to join us for Love Your Library Day […]
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Preschool Storytime: Buses