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Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library's building is closed today for a holiday. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more! --- January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday February 19, 2024 | George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library's building is closed today for a holiday. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more! --- January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday February 19, 2024 | George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates […]
3 events,
Teen Take and Make: Candy Sushi
What: Teen Take & Make: Candy Sushi When: 04/01/24 to 04/30/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on March 15th. Construct your own candy sushi at home! Supplies and instructions will be given.  Register to reserve your supply kit. One kit per teen. Spots are limited. […]
Fantasy Story Contest
What: Fantasy Story Contest When: 04/01/2024 to 04/14/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 and under No registration required Do you daydream about fantastical worlds filled with magical creatures and unlikely heroes? Submit an original fantasy story of 10 pages or less, and enter to win a gift card to Black Ribbon Books! Please […]
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
What: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party When: 04/01/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you play croquet? Join Ms. Chanan in the library garden for tea, treats, utterly mad games, and yes, croquet. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait […]
3 events,
YA Dance Class
YA Dance Class
What: YA Dance Class When: 04/2/2024 | 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 […]
8 events,
Preschool Storytime: Rain
Preschool Storytime: Rain
What: Preschool Storytime: Rain When: 04/03/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about rain! Group visits by appointment only.
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
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 […]
8 events,
Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses
Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses
What: Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses When: 04/04/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration Scientific discoveries during solar eclipses and how you can participate in NASA science with Cris White & Kristen Weaver During a total solar eclipse, scientists have a unique opportunity to study the corona of […]
Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal
Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal When: 04/04/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 3/15 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 a different country! If registration […]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
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 7190171909 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 […]
8 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
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 […]
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances
What: Bear Hugs and Cosmic Dances When: 04/05/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 3-8 Bring your pre-school children to immerse themselves in the story of Moonbear’s Shadow by Frank Asch. Using a Bear figure and a flashlight, we will recreate shadow scenes from the picture book and discover the three ingredients to […]
Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You
Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You
What: Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You When: 04/05/2024 | 1:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration The Earth Science Angle on Eclipses with The GLOBE Program with Kristen Weaver Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind. Learn how […]
3 events,
Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market [Bookmobile Service]
Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market When: 10 AM - 12 PM, 1st Saturday of each month Where: 121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]
4 events,
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 04/07/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL 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 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 […]
3 events,
Library Closed for Eclipse
The Garland County Library's building and other county offices are closed today per Judge Mahoney. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more!
5 events,
YA Dance Class
YA Dance Class
What: YA Dance Class When: 04/9/2024 | 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 […]
Teen Cookin’: Pigs in a Blanket
Teen Cookin’: Pigs in a Blanket
What: Teen Cookin': Pigs in a Blanket When: 04/09/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pigs in a Blanket! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 04/09/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended To register, please e-mail Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com. Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second Tuesday evening […]
6 events,
Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition
Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition
What: Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition When: 4/10/24 @ 11 am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Competitors must register. The Garland County Library challenges the speediest puzzlers of the community to participate in its first Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition! This event will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10th. Anyone age 18 or older […]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-2pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Drawing with Britt
Drawing with Britt
What: Drawing with Britt When: 04/10/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sharpen those pencils and get to sketching! Join us for a guided, low-pressure drawing class to brush up - or pencil up? - your drawing skills. This month we'll be working […]
5 events,
After-school Stories
After-school Stories
What: After-school Stories When: 04/11/2024 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Sweeten your afternoon trip to the library with stories, a craft, and a snack. This month, we celebrate National Pet Day! Appropriate for ages 5-10. Â *Groups by appointment only.
AARP Smart Driver Course
AARP Smart Driver Course
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 4/11/2024 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required: Instructor Wayne Roberts, 501-525-0670. Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become […]
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 04/11/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
6 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
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 […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 04/12/2024 | 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.
Homeschool Page Turners
Homeschool Page Turners
What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 04/12/2024 | 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a new Homeschool book club for ages 13-18. We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: Matched […]
5 events,
[Cancelled] Mountain View Heights – Family Side [Bookmobile Service]
[Cancelled] Mountain View Heights – Family Side [Bookmobile Service]
Unfortunately, this program is cancelled. Donna, the GCL Bookmobile will be back to MVH - Family Side on Satuday, May 11 for Painting with Tori. Link to event What: Edible Constellations (Activity) When: Saturday, April 13 | 10 AM Where: Mountain View Heights – Family Side 1010 Illinois St, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 Who: All […]
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 04/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – April 2024 (POSTPONED)
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – April 2024 (POSTPONED)
What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - April 2024 When: 4/13/24 @ 11:15am (POSTPONED UNTIL 4/13) 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 […]
5 events,
MOVED TO 4/21–Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
MOVED TO 4/21–Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
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 […]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!)
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) […]
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 […]
5 events,
Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda
Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda
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 […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
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 […]
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
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.
4 events,
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
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.
An Introduction to Route 66, America’s Most Famous Highway
An Introduction to Route 66, America’s Most Famous Highway
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 […]
YA Dance Class
YA Dance Class
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 […]
5 events,
Severe Weather with Todd Yakoubian
Severe Weather with Todd Yakoubian
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.
Bookmobile Service (McAuley Center)
Bookmobile Service (McAuley Center)
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 […]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
6 events,
Family Yoga
Family Yoga
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.
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
Bluegrass Jam
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!
3 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
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
Magical Creatures Night
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 […]
2 events,
Have Book, Will Travel – April 2024
Have Book, Will Travel – April 2024
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 […]
4 events,
Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet
What: Beauty & the Beast Meet and Greet When: 04/21/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages No registration required Join us for a magical afternoon with Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and more. Meet the cast of Hot Springs High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast and take photos with […]
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 […]
Louis Heard Trio Presents: Jazz Interpretations
Louis Heard Trio Presents: Jazz Interpretations
What: Louis Heard Trio Presents: Jazz Interpretations When: 4/21/24 @ 2:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration Concerts hosted through a collaboration of the Hot Springs Jazz Society and Garland County Library return on Sundays in 2024! The Louis Heard Trio plays jazz with a light, breezy touch of soul.
6 events,
Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda
Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda
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 […]
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway 2024
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway 2024
What: Arbor Day Tree Giveaway 2024 When: Monday, April 22nd, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration During the same week as Arbor Day, the City of Hot Springs Urban Forestry & Stormwater Divisions will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings at the […]
D&DIY: Dice Box with Tray
D&DIY: Dice Box with Tray
What: D&DIY: Dice Box with Tray When: 04/22/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Mr. Brett for a hands-on craft with a Dungeons & Dragons twist! This time, we'll be working with balsa wood and doing some VERY basic carpentry work […]
2 events,
Taste Buddies: Fantasy Leftovers
Taste Buddies: Fantasy Leftovers
What: Taste Buddies: Fantasy Leftovers When: 04/23/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Taste Buddies: Fantasy Leftovers - Fantasy Creatures Night has come and gone, and all of those wonderful beasts have left the library to live at, um, a magical farm […]
6 events,
Preschool Storytime: Chickens
Preschool Storytime: Chickens
What: Preschool Storytime: Chickens When: 04/24/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about chickens! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Bird Houses
Drop-In Activity: Bird Houses
What: Drop-In Activity: Bird Houses When: 04/24/2024 | 4-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Fly into the library to decorate a miniature birdhouse. For ages 12 & under, while supplies last.  *Groups by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
4 events,
Storytime with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Storytime with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
What: Storytime with the Imagination Library When: 04/25/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 0-5 Volunteers from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program will be here to read stories with us! If you live in Garland County and have a child under 5 years old, you can sign them up for the […]
Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Hyrule
Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Hyrule
What: Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Hyrule When: 04/25/2024 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 14-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 04/25/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
3 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
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 […]
Bookmobile Book Club – McAuley Center
Bookmobile Book Club – McAuley Center
What: Bookmobile Book Club When: Friday, April 26th @ 10am Where: McAuley Senior Center: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: Adults 18+ Registration Required Join Greg and James for the Bookmobile Book Club at the McAuley Center. In April we will discuss The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Copies will be available during bookmobile […]
3 events,
Art Springs
Art Springs
What: Art Springs When: 04/27/24 11 AM - 4 PM Where: Hill-Wheatley Plaza (Downtown Hot Springs) Who: Ages 18 and under Join us as we take part in Art Springs at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs for some fun book-related children's arts and crafts! Schedule of activities TBA.
Food for Thought [Bookmobile Service]
Food for Thought [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM, 4st 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 […]
4 events,
Art Around Town
Art Around Town
What: Art Around Town When: 4/28/24 @ 1:30pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No Registration Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee member Eli Vega will share a slide presentation showcasing and discussing public art around Hot Springs - including 45 images of sculptures, 2D art, […]
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
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 04/28/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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, […]
5 events,
Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda
Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda
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 […]
Arts and the Park Fairy Tea Party
Arts and the Park Fairy Tea Party
What: Arts & the Park Fairy Tea Party When: 04/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 3-10 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join our Arts & the Park friends and author Faye Hedera for a fun, fairy-themed tea party at the library! Group visits by appointment only.
Scribes Fiction Writers Club
Scribes Fiction Writers Club
Scribes Fiction Writers Club What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 04/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll […]
3 events,
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 04/30/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Rent Collector: Adapted for Young Readers by Camron Wright Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. […]
Three Art Springs Show
Three Art Springs Show
What: Three Art Springs Show When: 4/30/24 @ 6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration, Seating is first come/first serve Three Art Springs is a simultaneous production of painting, poetry, and music in synchronized collaboration to express the grandeur of the arts. The Artist…… Marlene Gremillion “Creating with my hands is a love of […]
6 events,
Take and Make: Seed Bombs
What: Teen Take & Make: Seed Bombs When: 05/01/24 to 05/31/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on April 15th. Construct your own seed bombs at home! Supplies and instructions will be given.  Register today to reserve your supply kit. One kit per teen. Spots are […]
Preschool Storytime: Flowers
Preschool Storytime: Flowers
What: Preschool Storytime: Flowers When: 05/01/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about flowers! Group visits by appointment only.
Local Author Day 2024
Local Author Day 2024
What: Local Author Day When: 05/01/2024 | 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages Please join us for a day of celebrating authors in and around Garland County! Keynote Speech by Karen Bryan | 10:00-10:45 A.M. | Nonfiction Art Wall Karen Bryan is the Executive Director of Arkansas Learning […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
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All Things Fiber: Special Edition
All Things Fiber: Special Edition
What: All Things Fiber: Special Edition When: 5/2/24 @ 9am-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This special all day All Things Fiber exhibition will be in Room D. Stop by and see and talk about some textiles artwork! All Things Fiber is an open-to-the-public fabrics group that meets weekly at the Garland County […]
Cozy Killers Book Club – May 2024
Cozy Killers Book Club – May 2024
What: Cozy Killers Book Club When: 5/2/24 @ 2-3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Cozy Killers" book club features cozy mysteries, plot twists, and curious cases. This club is meant to be about book discussion, as well as connecting with like-minded book worms that love all things cozy and mysterious. Free copies […]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
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 7190171909 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 […]
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 05/03/2024 | 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.
Expanded Encore: The Architect’s Daughter
Expanded Encore: The Architect’s Daughter
What: Expanded Encore: The Architect's Daughter When: 5/3/24 @ 11am Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration This is an expanded encore of a previous Garland County Historical Society program. Diana McDaniel Hampo will share stories about her father, noted Mid-Century architect I. Granger McDaniel, and reveal some little-known history about many of the buildings he […]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 2pm-4pm, first Friday of each month Where: 240 Main Ave, Mountain Pine, AR 71956-9998 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Mountain Pine Post Office from 2pm-4pm on the first Friday of each month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns […]
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Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market [Bookmobile Service]
Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market When: 10 AM - 12 PM, 1st Saturday of each month Where: 121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]
Fantasy Story Contest
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances