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: Movie Buddies: MCU When: 07/31/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Avengers, assemble! This is a meetup for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ll talk about Earth’s mightiest heroes over some Avenger-themed snacks. Then we’ll make our own kimoyo beads. […]

What: Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System - How, What, Why, When, and Where When: 8/1/23 @ 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 […]

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

What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Green Market each Thursday, through September. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover […]

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: 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!) When: 08/04/2023 @ 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) 08/04 – DIY Polymer Clay Earrings […]

What: Sunshine Farmers Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: Sunshine Store & Cafe, 3719 Sunshine Rd, Royal, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The GCL Bookmobile will be at the Sunshine Farmers Market Saturday, August 5. Swing by the Bookmobile to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about […]

What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - August 2023 When: 8/5/23 @ 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 […]