What: Garland Gamers When: 04/07/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.

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 Dance Class When: 04/9/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. YA Dance Class - Prom season is just around the corner! If you're worried about stepping on your dance partner's toes with both of your left feet, join us for […]

What: Teen Cookin': Pigs in a Blanket When: 04/09/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pigs in a Blanket! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided […]

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 04/09/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended To register, please e-mail Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com. Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second Tuesday evening […]

What: Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition When: 4/10/24 @ 11 am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Competitors must register. The Garland County Library challenges the speediest puzzlers of the community to participate in its first Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition! This event will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10th. Anyone age 18 or older […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-2pm, 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: […]

What: Drawing with Britt When: 04/10/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sharpen those pencils and get to sketching! Join us for a guided, low-pressure drawing class to brush up - or pencil up? - your drawing skills. This month we'll be working […]

What: Journal Making with Emergent Arts When: 04/10/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-14 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us and our friends from Emergent Arts to make your very own journal! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by […]

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: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 4/11/2024 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required: Instructor Wayne Roberts, 501-525-0670. Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become […]

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: After-school Stories When: 04/11/2024 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Sweeten your afternoon trip to the library with stories, a craft, and a snack. This month, we celebrate National Pet Day! Appropriate for ages 5-10.  *Groups by appointment only.

What: Card Game Club When: 04/11/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Toddler Time When: 04/12/2024 | 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: Homeschool Page Turners When: 04/12/2024 | 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a new Homeschool book club for ages 13-18.  We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: Matched […]

What: Painting with Jill When: 04/12/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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. Class will […]

Unfortunately, this program is cancelled. Donna, the GCL Bookmobile will be back to MVH - Family Side on Satuday, May 11 for Painting with Tori. Link to event What: Edible Constellations (Activity) When: Saturday, April 13 | 10 AM Where: Mountain View Heights – Family Side 1010 Illinois St, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 Who: All […]

What: Painting with Tori When: 04/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]

What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - April 2024 When: 4/13/24 @ 11:15am (POSTPONED UNTIL 4/13) 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 […]