What: 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 […]

What: Garland Gamers When: 04/02/2023 | 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.

What: Fiction Writers Café When: 04/03/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip coffee, tea, or cocoa and learn about different elements of storytelling. Fiction writers, graphic artists, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all […]

What: DIY Birdhouses When: 04/04/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Jill to build and paint a birdhouse! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list!

What: Preschool Storytime: Easter When: 04/05/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about Easter! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Boggle Tournament When: 4/5/23 @ 12:00pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for our first ever Boggle tournament! Boggle is a competitive word game where you spot as many words as you can in a 3-minute time limit. Be original! Only words not spotted by another player count. This tournament will […]

What: Intro to D&D When: 04/05/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.

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: 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!

What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 04/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all aspiring DMs! Join Mr. Brett to learn more about running your own games of D&D, and help build the library's own fantasy world to explore! If registration is […]

What: Comic Kids When: 04/06/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]

What: Toddler Time When: 04/07/2023 | 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.

What: Free Tree Friday When: Friday, April 7, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings in the Garland County Library's parking lot. Species will vary by location, all seedlings […]

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 04/07/2023 @ 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) 04/07 – Sun catchers @ 2-4 […]

What: Painting with Jill When: 04/07/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]

What: Glow Egg Hunt When: 04/07/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for an after-hours glow-in-the-dark egg hunt! If registration is full, call 5o1-623-4161 to join the wait list!

What: Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Visit When: 04/08/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! After the hunt, stick around to see the Easter Bunny! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]