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Hot Springs Book Festival Community Reception
What: Hot Springs Book Festival Community Reception When: Saturday, May 27th @ 1:00pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration This program is part of the 2nd annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place on May 26th and 27th at the Garland County Library. Join us and our community partners to learn about the […]
HSBF Program: A Seed Is Sleepy: Book Talk with Author Dianna Hutts Aston
What: A Seed Is Sleepy: Book Talk with Author Dianna Hutts Aston When: 05/27/23 | 2 PM Where: Library Auditorium Who: All Ages Registration is required for this event and will begin on April 15th at 9 AM. This program is part of the second annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place […]
HSBF Program: In the Garden, featuring Janet B. Carson
What: In the Garden, featuring Janet B. Carson When: Saturday, May 27th @ 4:00 pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required This program is part of the 2nd annual Hot Springs Book Festival which takes place on May 26th-27th at the Garland County Library. This program is hosted by special guest Janet B. Carson, […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesThe 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 […]
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
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!) When: 06/02/2023 @ 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. Most craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. For this craft, please be sure to […]
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – June 2023
What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - June 2023 When: 6/3/23 @ 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 […]
Garland Gamers
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland Gamers When: 06/04/2023 | 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 Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: 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 […]
Fiction Writers Café
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Fiction Writers Café When: 06/05/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 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 […]
Summer Reading Kickoff
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Summer Reading Kickoff When: 06/06/2023 | 6:00-7:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Help us kick off this year's summer reading program! Register for the summer reading program, enjoy dinner, and play games!