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Writing in the Wild: Bull Bayou Trailhead
Bull Bayou Trailhead near Cedar Glades Park 1124 Cedar Glade Road, Hot SpringsMt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt Carmel HSV 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs VillageCat Storytime with Guardian Angels Cat Shelter
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsWeek of Events
Take & Make Craft: Popsicle Stick S’mores
Take & Make Craft: Popsicle Stick S’mores
What: Take & Make Craft: Popsicle Stick S'mores When: 06/01/2024 to 06/30/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a cute smiling s’more out of popsicle sticks. Kits will be available only in June. Limit one kit per child, please.
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 […]
Spinning in the Wind Dance Class
Spinning in the Wind Dance Class
What: Spinning in the Wind Dance Class When: 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-11 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Put on your comfy clothes and join teach Kathleen Marleneanu for a four-week dance class! Class will meet each Monday in June at 10:30 […]
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
What: Scholastic Book Fair When: Monday, June 17th 12-4 PM Tuesday, June 18th 10 AM - 4 PM Wednesday, June 19th 10 AM - 4 PM Thursday, June 20th 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: All ages Come shop our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases by cash or card only.
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 […]
Pottery of Earth and Sky
Pottery of Earth and Sky
What: Pottery of Earth and Sky When: 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Put on some old clothes you don't mind getting messy and join Ms. Jeri Hillis for a four-week pottery class! Class will meet each Monday […]
D&DIY: Potions of Healing
D&DIY: Potions of Healing
What: D&DIY: Potions of Healing When: 06/17/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 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.
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
What: Scholastic Book Fair When: Monday, June 17th 12-4 PM Tuesday, June 18th 10 AM - 4 PM Wednesday, June 19th 10 AM - 4 PM Thursday, June 20th 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: All ages Come shop our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases by cash or card only.
Survival Eats
Survival Eats
What: Survival Eats When: 06/18/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages Survival is anything but glamorous – it is a battle to harness the mind and emotions to overcome the unplanned and sometimes unknown. When it comes to finding food in the outdoors, you may be surprised by the smorgasbord available […]
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 06/18/2024 | 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: Northwind by Gary Paulsen Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]
Paws to Read
Paws to Read
What: Paws to Read When: June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 4:30 PM & June 8th and 29th at 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-12 The library has partnered with Hot Springs Pet Therapy to offer an opportunity for kids ages 6 -12 to read aloud to a therapy dog. The […]
Writing in the Wild: Bull Bayou Trailhead
Writing in the Wild: Bull Bayou Trailhead
What: Writing in the Wild When: 06/19/2024 | 9 AM Where: Bull Bayou Trailhead, 1124 Cedar Glades Road Who: Ages 10-18 Adult supervision required for all attendees ages 17 and under. Please note: We will be embarking from Bull Bayou Trailhead at 1124 Cedar Glades Road instead of the Cedar Glades Park amphitheater. Thanks! […]
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
What: Scholastic Book Fair When: Monday, June 17th 12-4 PM Tuesday, June 18th 10 AM - 4 PM Wednesday, June 19th 10 AM - 4 PM Thursday, June 20th 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: All ages Come shop our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases by cash or card only.
Bookmobile Service (McAuley Center)
Bookmobile Service (McAuley Center)
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 […]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
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 […]
Magic Mr. Nick’s Mini-Golf
Magic Mr. Nick’s Mini-Golf
What: Magic Mr. Nick's Mini-Golf When: 06/19/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: all ages Come play mini golf with us and Magic Mr. Nick's Mini-Golf crew! Groups by appointment only.
Renaissance Faire: Combat
Renaissance Faire: Combat
What: Renaissance Faire: Combat 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 […]
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
What: Scholastic Book Fair When: Monday, June 17th 12-4 PM Tuesday, June 18th 10 AM - 4 PM Wednesday, June 19th 10 AM - 4 PM Thursday, June 20th 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: All ages Come shop our Scholastic Book Fair! Purchases by cash or card only.
Cat Storytime with Guardian Angels Cat Shelter
Cat Storytime with Guardian Angels Cat Shelter
What: Cat Storytime When: 06/20/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Join Ms. Tiffany for stories and a craft all about cats, along with guest appearances by our friends at Guardian Angels Cat Shelter (human and cat friends). Group visits by appointment only.
Tech Tutor Thursdays
Tech Tutor Thursdays
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, […]
Perler Beads
Perler Beads
What: YA Perler Beads When: 06/20/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Get crafty at the library with Perler beads! Fuse together a fun pattern of your choosing or come up with your own. Either way is sure to be a creative […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
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!
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
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 9am-11am on the first and third Friday of each month. Available services […]
Mah Jongg Meetup
Mah Jongg Meetup
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 […]
Kids Yoga
Kids Yoga
What: Kids Yoga When: Fridays in June | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-10 Join us for Kids Yoga with teacher Karen Reeves of The Yoga Place. Classes begin at 10:30am and will last 30-40 minutes. For ages 6-10 years old. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 06/21/2024 | 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.
Drop-In Activity: Adventure Necklaces
Drop-In Activity: Adventure Necklaces
What: Drop-In Activity: Adventure Necklaces When: 06/21/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Come make an outdoor safety necklace at the library fitted with a mini flashlight, compass, and whistle. First come, first served, while supplies last. Groups by appointment only.
Garden Scavenger Hunt
Garden Scavenger Hunt
What: Garden Scavenger Hunt When: 06/22/2024 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Take a stroll through the library garden this Saturday morning to see if you can find all the hidden objects. Those 12 & under who turn in their completed scavenger hunt sheet can redeem […]
Food for Thought [Bookmobile Service]
Food for Thought [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM, 4th Saturday of each month Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc's Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]
American Girl: Melody
American Girl: Melody
What: American Girl: Melody When: 06/22/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 5/15 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 to join […]