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Tinker Time with Mid-America Science Museum
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Take-and-Make Craft: Jellyfish Windsocks
Take-and-Make Craft: Jellyfish Windsocks
Stop by the children’s department all summer to grab a free take home craft. This month's craft is jellyfish windsocks! Ages 12 and under
Family Read-Along Pickup
Family Read-Along Pickup
Pick up a Family Read-Along kit that includes a chapter book to read together, a craft, and a snack. When you've finished the book, fill out the provided review sheet for a chance to win a prize! Registration is required for this program and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. One kit per […]
Family Take-Home Craft Kit
Family Take-Home Craft Kit
Pick up a craft kit with supplies to make a "footprints on the beach" canvas art project! Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. One kit per family. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Come play chess with us and other local chess players! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Come help us kick off our summer reading program with special guest Big Poppa Bubble, music from Jacob Flores, games, food, and more! Ages 18 and under.
(Blended In-Person/Virtual) Lung Cancer Screenings 101
(Blended In-Person/Virtual) Lung Cancer Screenings 101
Program offered in in-person, and also livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This presentation is provided by the American Lung Association in Arkansas. It is intended to help inform the general population that the screenings guidelines have changed. It also discusses the process of getting screened for lung cancer. No registration required.
Sea Stars: Gertrude Ederle
Sea Stars: Gertrude Ederle
Join Ms. Katie and Ms. Tiffany for stories, snacks, experiments, art activities, and more as we learn about a variety of ocean-loving heroes who overcame obstacles, made discoveries, beat records, and advanced science. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject […]
Dungeons and Dragons at Sea
Dungeons and Dragons at Sea
D&D at Sea! -Avast, ye landlubbers! Join in on a nautical D&D adventure with quick, simplified rules! Embark on a new quest every week on a pirate ship crewed by you and your friends! Sail across the seas, solving mysteries and - if all goes well - saving the world! All supplies provided. Ages 10-18. […]
(V) Author Talk w/ Bitty Martin
(V) Author Talk w/ Bitty Martin
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join us for a post-release interview with Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town author Bitty Martin. Hot Springs, Arkansas, was shaken to its core in 1966 after a girl was found dead outside of town at Blacksnake Ranch. The owner claimed it was an accident, but people had their […]
Hot Springs Fire Department visits
Hot Springs Fire Department visits
Come meet local firefighters, learn about the equipment they use, and check out their firetruck! All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert: Being a Multi-Instrumentalist
Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert: Being a Multi-Instrumentalist
Join the Hot Springs Jazz Society musicians for this free concert! No registration is required. Artists: Leader, Jonathan Van Houten - Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Bass, Vocals Seth Hankerson -Guitar/Bass James Gathright - Drums/ Vocals Jonathan Van Houten was born in raised in Hot Springs. Performing since the age of 12, he got his start […]
Music and Mindfulness: Bugs
Music and Mindfulness: Bugs
Join Ms. Tiffany for an bug-themed mindfulness program that incorporates music and movement. Ages 3-5. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Ocean Explorers: Oceanography
Ocean Explorers: Oceanography
Hop aboard the library boat to explore and learn about our wild wonderful ocean! We snack, read, learn, and do creative activities about sea-tastic topics. Ages 7-12. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
DIY Sushi
DIY Sushi
-Sushi - you either love it, or you haven't had good sushi yet! The best sushi is the sushi you make yourself, so that's exactly what we're going to do in this fun food program. Not a fan of fish? No worries! We will have options for faux-crab sushi and veggie sushi - no raw […]
Tinker Time with Mid-America Science Museum
Tinker Time with Mid-America Science Museum
The Mid America Science Museum is bringing its tinker studio to the library! Reserve a spot to fiddle with recycled materials to create your own sea creature. Let’s spark our imagination and invent together. Ages 12 and under. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
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! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive on time. Class will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. and we will not have time to restart […]
(In-Person) Beth Brickell: Solving the Maud Crawford Puzzle
(In-Person) Beth Brickell: Solving the Maud Crawford Puzzle
Beth Brickell, author, film director, and former actress from Los Angeles, will give a talk at the Garland County Library in Hot Springs at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, June 10 about the Maud Crawford mystery that occurred in Camden in 1957. "All that is left unfinished is to excavate Maud's remains and bury them next […]