What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 6/18/23 - Doors Open 1pm, Tournament Starts 2pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required By popular demand from local gamers, the library will host a competitive Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament for adults! Please read the rules before registering. Rules (Point Accumulation, Swiss Style Bracket) […]

What: One-Shot Adventures When: 06/18/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Every month, Mr. Brett will run a self-contained one-shot RPG adventure - space is limited, so act fast! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. 

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: 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: Book Buddies: Rick Riordan When: 06/19/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 AM All Olympians, Asgardians, and Cahills are summoned for a Rick Riordan-themed meetup. We’ll discuss our favorite moments in the Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase, and 39 Clues series; eat Olympian […]

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 06/19/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]

What: Nitro Joe Science Show When: 06/20/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Join us for an interactive science show with Nitro Joe! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Teen Book Club When: 06/20/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]

What: Pop Up Storytime When: 06/21/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Park Haven Community Garden Who: Ages 10 & under No registration required  Pop Up Storytime is like a field trip and a library storytime combined. Meet Ms. Chanan at locations around Garland County and learn more about the community partners who help us in Growing […]

What: Nonfiction Storytime: Symbiosis When: 06/21/2023 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some non-fiction picture books on our topic and do a related craftivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies. Appropriate for ages 5-10. Group visits by appointment only.

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 Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]

What: Nerd History 101: Super Soakers When: 06/22/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the storied history of one of the most popular toys for summer fun, and come home with a Super Soaker of your very own! If registration […]

What: Fancyful Parties Characters Visit When: 06/23/2023 | 6:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Meet Fancyful Parties' " Village Beauty" and "Super-Spider" characters for a fun-filled evening! Sing and dance, play games, interact, and take memorable photos!

What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]

What: Movie Night: The Borrowers When: 06/24/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Get ready for some 90s nostalgia with this movie based on the classic children's fiction book by Mary Norton. Rated PG. Group visits by appointment only.