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: 12/03/2023 | 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.

What: Discrimination on the Job - What the Law Says When: 12/4/23 @ 11am Where: Virtual, YouTube Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required A former EEOC Investigator and retired Human Resources executive will explain the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), types of on-the-job discrimination cases covered, the difference between discrimination and bad management, steps to take […]

What: Fiction Writers Café When: 12/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: Holiday Bingo When: 12/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tori to play bingo and win some fun holiday-themed prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. 

What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 12/05/2023 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: The […]

What: Introduction to Astronomy: Deep Sky Objects - Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars When: 12/5/23 @ 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 […]

1What: Teen Cookin': Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks When: 12/05/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]

What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Services offered will include: […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Bears When: 12/06/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about bears! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 1pm-3pm, 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 1pm-3pm on every first […]

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: Shadow Box and Star Art When: 12/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Jill to make a beautiful wintery shadow box and light-up star art! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

What: Intro to D&D When: 12/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: 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: 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: Dungeon Master Academy When: 12/07/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: Amazing Makers When: 12/07/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Maud Lewis. Participants will also create their own work of art.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: Toddler Time When: 12/08/2023 | 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: Lady Chops Performance: Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells! When: 12/08/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show "STOMP" and at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Her new holiday […]

FREE What: Local Author Social Brunch When: 12/09/2023 | 9:00-10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Traditionally-Published and Self-Published Local Authors Registration is required. See linked registration form below.   Local authors, please join us for a holiday-themed brunch and some lighthearted writing-related games. This is a perfect opportunity to socialize with other local authors […]

What: American Girl: Rebecca When: 12/09/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 11/15 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 […]