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, […]

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: 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, […]

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: 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 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 […]

What: Fiction Quest! When: 04/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. If you're a fan of genre fiction - such as fantasy, sci-fi, or horror - this book club's for you! Every month will feature a new book in a different genre. This […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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.

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, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM, […]

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: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: Kids Paint When: 05/02/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-8 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. If registration is […]

What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 05/02/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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: 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.

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 […]

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 […]

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 05/3/2024 @ 2:00 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) 05/03/24 Guided rustic daisy painting

What: DIY Piñatas When: 05/03/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Build your very own pinata at the library!  All supplies (and some candy) provided! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. 

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 […]