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Take-and-Make Craft: Dolphin Suncatchers
Take-and-Make Craft: Dolphin Suncatchers
Stop by the children’s department all summer to grab a free take home craft. This month's craft is dolphin suncatchers! Ages 12 and under
Take and Bake: Mixed Berry Icebox Cake
Take and Bake: Mixed Berry Icebox Cake
Stop by and pick up a kit to make yummy Mixed Berry Icebox Cake! Ages 6-18. One kit per family. Kits will be available for pickup on July 11th. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
Storytime-To-Go Pickup
Storytime-To-Go Pickup
Sign up for a storytime-to-go kit and have a library-style storytime at home! Each kit will contain 3-5 picture books and a theme-related craft with supplies for up to 5 kids. Kits will contain library books, so a library card is required for this program. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th. One […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and Playstation. Ages 10-18. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
SWAT Team visits
SWAT Team visits
Come meet local SWAT Team members and learn about what they do and the equipment they use! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Teen Book Club: The Line Tender
Teen Book Club: The Line Tender
Ages 13-18 only! Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Line Tender by Kate Allen Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. All programs […]
Water Play Day (Ages 7-12)
Water Play Day (Ages 7-12)
Join us for outdoor water fun and games! Ages 7-12. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Water Play Day (Ages 13-18)
Water Play Day (Ages 13-18)
Join us for outdoor water fun and games! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Sea Stars: Haenyeo Mermaids
Sea Stars: Haenyeo Mermaids
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 June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject […]
Sewing Camp: Squid Hats
Sewing Camp: Squid Hats
Let’s learn to sew at the library. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and make a silly squid hat! This is the same program as the June sewing camp! Please do not register if you are attending that program. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. […]
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. […]
(In-Person) Adult Talent Show
(In-Person) Adult Talent Show
Showcase your talent at the library's 2022 Adult Talent Show. Solo performers only! Talents may include (but are not limited to) singing, dancing, instrumental music, rapping, comedy, magic, juggling, miming, ventriloquism, and more. Gift card prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants. Registration required for performers only. Spectators encouraged. Rules: 1. […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us to play bingo and win prizes! Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12
Fairy Garden- Yard Ornaments
Fairy Garden- Yard Ornaments
Join Ms. Jill to create some cute yard ornaments for your home fairy garden such as wishing wells, bridges, bird baths, etc. Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each teen individually. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi and Ageless Grace
Every Wednesday, July 13th - Aug 17th at 2pm at the Garland County Library. To register for this free 6-week course, contact Lacy Swayze at Oaklawn Center on Aging by calling 501-623-0020. Tai Chi improves muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. It also improves immunity and quality of life, and relieves pain. Muscle strength is […]
Drop-In Activity: Marble Run
Drop-In Activity: Marble Run
Come by the library for exploration in engineering! Build a marble run or maze from things like pool noodles, stackable toys, paper tubes, tape, craft supplies, and cardboard. How far can your marble roll? Ages 5-12. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
America’s Art Form Concert: “My Bicoastal Musical Journey”
America’s Art Form Concert: “My Bicoastal Musical Journey”
This concert is free and no registration is required. Pianist Curtis "JJ" Adams, known by his friends as "Master of the Keyboard," will perform a concert and discuss his own musical journey. Adams is knowledgeable about and experienced in many genres, including Blues, Latin, Funk, Gospel, and Jazz.
Terracotta Pot Painting
Terracotta Pot Painting
Come paint a terracotta pot with your favorite ocean creature and choose a plant to put in it! Ages 8-14. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Toddler Fun
Toddler Fun
Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Fun! Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Beachy Crafts
Beachy Crafts
Join Ms. Jill for some beach-themed crafts! Ages 11-18. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each teen individually. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
(In-Person & Virtual) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
(In-Person & Virtual) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
Please note that the Inkhearts will meet from 1:00-2:30 P.M. through the summer. Blended in-person and virtual event 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 third Saturday of each […]
Star Wars Day with the 501st Legion
Star Wars Day with the 501st Legion
Come join us for a Star Wars-filled afternoon with members of the 501st legion! We'll have snacks, crafts, prizes, and more! Ages 18 and under. Registration is required and will begin on June 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment […]