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: YA Spa Day When: 07/14/2024 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Come make soap with us and practice some self-care. Groups by appointment only.  

What: Travel the States with Tori: California When: 07/15/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention kids and teens: Come learn about one of the 50 states--this month we're exploring California! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Groups […]

What: D&DIY: Painting Minis When: 07/15/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Mr. Brett for a hands-on craft with a Dungeons & Dragons twist! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: Fancyful Parties Characters Visit When: 07/16/2024| 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Meet a fairy and superhero from Fancyful Parties! Hear a song, play an interactive game, and take photos with your favorite characters. Groups by appointment only.

What: DIY Ice Cream Day When: 07/16/24 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn all about ice cream makers, ice cream flavors, and make some of your own!  *Bring gloves! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the […]

What: Writing in the Wild When: 07/17/2024 | 9 AM Where: Hot Springs Mountain Pagoda Who: Ages 10-18 Adult supervision required for all attendees ages 17 and under.  Join Ms. Chanan and go hiking in search of story-writing inspiration! The summer, we'll meet at four scenic locations across Garland County to learn about fiction-writing topics […]

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: 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 […]

What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) @ 1pm 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 […]

What: Squishmallow Canvas Painting When: 07/17/24 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you love squishmallows? We do too!  Join us to make a fun painting of a squishmallow character!  All supplies provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 […]

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: Renaissance Faire: Cooking When: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/11, 7/18, and 7/25 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9 a.m. This is a series of six programs, all building on one another. You must register for the first program (6/12) to be registered for the […]

What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person 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: Virtual Cookie Club: Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies When: 07/18/24 Where: Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for this brand new cooking program!  Learn how to make a delicious cookie (a different one every month)! The cookie this month is: Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies!  Put on your […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 9AM-11AM, first and third Friday, June through August 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 and third Friday of each month. Available services […]

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June & July Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am thru the end of August Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules! Instructor Cindy Phelps has taught over 250 beginners to play American Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on […]

What: Kinder Songs Concert When: 07/19/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 10 & under Join us for a children's concert from Arkansas musicians Brian and Terri Kinder! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Minecraft Party When: 07/19/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-12 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9 a.m. Come celebrate Minecraft with us--play the game, have snacks, and make a craft! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Groups by appointment only.

To raise funds for the Garland County Library's remodel and expansion project, GCL+, Library staff will host a series of fundraiser events! Saturday, June 1st | 8-9:30 AM | Weeded Books Bag Sale Wednesday, June 5th | 10 AM - 12 PM  | Bake Sale Tuesday, July 9th | 10 AM - 12 PM | […]

What: American Girl: Isabel & Nikki When: 07/20/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 3/15 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 […]

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – July 2024 When: 7/20/24 @ 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 […]