What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 4/14/23 - 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) […]

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: Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet When: 04/21/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages No registration required   This event has been moved to 4/21/24 due to a costume shipment delay.    Join us for a magical afternoon with Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and more. Meet the cast […]

What: Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda When: Mondays @ 9AM, 4/15 thru 5/20 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 6-week course. Certified Ashtanga Yoga & Restorative Yoga Instructor Amanda Mitchell of The Local Art Entity leads this 6-week course. Originated […]

What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) 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 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M.  & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th […]

What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club.

What: Fiction Writer’s Café When: 04/15/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]

What: Stories in the Park When: 04/16/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Entergy Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Entergy Park (530 Lakepark Drive) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.

What: An Introduction to Route 66, America’s Most Famous Highway When: 4/16/24 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No Registration This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. This program will discuss the […]

What: YA Dance Class When: 04/16/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. YA Dance Class - Prom season is just around the corner! If you're worried about stepping on your dance partner's toes with both of your left feet, join us for […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]

What: Severe Weather with Todd Yakoubian When: 4/17/24 @ 11am Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No registration Join us for a presentation on severe weather with 2023 Emmy-award winning Chief Meteorologist, KARK's Todd Yakoubian. This program is open to all ages.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 12:30 PM-2:30 PM, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 12:30 PM […]

What: Nintendo Club When: 04/17/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hang out with fellow Nintendo fans for an hour, and bring your Switch! No Switch? No problem! The library has enough to share! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]

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: Family Yoga When: 04/18/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Kids ages 18 months-4 years + a caregiver Come do with family yoga with teach Karen Reeves of The Yoga Place. Classes begin at 10:30am and will last 30-40 minutes.

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, […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2:30 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on every first and third […]

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!

What: Amazing Makers When: 04/18/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of an amazing creator or artist. Participants will also create their own work of art. This month we're […]

What: Cookie Club: Cookie Monster Cookies When: 04/18/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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: Cookie Monster Cookies!  Put on your […]

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

Magical Creatures Night What: Magical Creatures Night When: 04/19/2024 | 6:30-8:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 and under No registration required Join us at dusk in the library’s enchanted garden for games, crafts, and snacks. Ride in a unicorn carriage, and sneak a peek at the dancing fairy folk from Hot Springs […]

What: American Girl: Isabel & Nikki When: 04/20/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 3/15 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 […]

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - April 2024 When: 4/20/24 @ 11:15 am 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 […]