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Fall Reading Festival
Fall Reading Festival
What: Fall Reading Festival When: 11/01/2023-11/30/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Throughout the month of November, kids & teens can participate in the Fall Reading Festival by completing up to 25 fun, family activities. Each activity completed earns one entry in the prize drawings! Visit the library to pick up an activity […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
Roll for Lunch!
Roll for Lunch!
What: Roll for Lunch! When: 11/19/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m This one-shot D&D adventure/free lunch is so random, even the food is decided by the roll of the dice! Will your sandwich have pickles or spicy chips? Will it be served on white, […]
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 […]
Rubik’s Club
Rubik’s Club
What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
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 […]
Mini-Book Necklaces
Mini-Book Necklaces
What: Mini-Book Necklaces When: 11/20/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. What's better than a great book? A tiny version you can take with you! Make your own tiny book, then turn it into a necklace or keychain. If registration is full, call […]
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 11/20/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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 learn about different aspects […]
Secret Sounds of the Spa: Uncovering Hot Springs’ Hidden Cultural Legacy
Secret Sounds of the Spa: Uncovering Hot Springs’ Hidden Cultural Legacy
What: Secret Sounds of the Spa: Uncovering Hot Springs’ Hidden Cultural Legacy When: 11/21/23 @ 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. Stephen Koch celebrates […]
Barbie Play Date
Fantasy Book Club
Fantasy Book Club
What: Fantasy Book Club When: 11/21/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Chanan to read and discuss a fantasy book and have book-themed snacks and crafts! By popular request, November’s book is North, or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson. This […]
Thriller Book Club
Thriller Book Club
What: Thriller Book Club When: 11/21/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives by Adam Cesare Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you […]
Preschool Storytime: Thanksgiving
Preschool Storytime: Thanksgiving
What: Preschool Storytime: Thanksgiving When: 11/22/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Thanksgiving! Group visits 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 […]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 1pm-3pm, 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: […]
Amazing Makers: Alma Thomas
Amazing Makers: Alma Thomas
What: Amazing Makers When: 11/22/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Alma Thomas. Participants will also create their own work of art. Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Inflatable Turkeys
Drop-In Activity: Inflatable Turkeys
What: Drop-In Activity: Inflatable Turkeys When: 11/22/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Pop in between 4 & 5 pm to make a silly inflatable turkey with a cup, straw, plastic glove, and craft supplies. For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. Group visits by appointment only.
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 11/25/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 10/15 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 […]