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Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt Carmel HSV 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs VillageFountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General 4310 Park Ave, Fountain LakeWeek of Events
Library Closed for State Holiday
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library's building is closed today for a holiday. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more! --- January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday February 19, 2024 | George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates […]
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
What: At-Home Science Kit Pickup When: 01/19/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a mystery science kit full of everything you will need to conduct a simple at-home science experiment! Instruction video and reading recommendations included. One kit per […]
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 […]
Nintendo Club
Nintendo Club
What: Nintendo Club When: 01/16/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hang out with fellow Nintendo fans for an hour, and bring your Switch! No Switch? No problem! The library has enough to share! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Stop 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 9am-11am on every first and third Wednesday of each month. Services offered include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]
Preschool Storytime: Snowman
Preschool Storytime: Snowman
What: Preschool Storytime: Snowman When: 01/10/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about snowmen! Group visits by appointment only.
AARP Smart Driver Course
AARP Smart Driver Course
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 1/17/2024 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required 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 eligible for a multi-year […]
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: 1pm-3pm, 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 1pm-3pm on every first […]
Light-Up Gnomes
Light-Up Gnomes
What: Light-Up Gnomes When: 01/17/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make a light-up gnome with Ms. Jill! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2 PM to 4 PM on every first and third […]
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, […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ 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!
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ 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!
Amazing Makers
Amazing Makers
What: Amazing Makers When: 01/18/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Andy Warhol. Participants will also create their own work of art. Group visits by appointment only.
Cookie Club: Homemade Nutter Butters
Cookie Club: Homemade Nutter Butters
*Due to the winter weather closings and dangerous road conditions: This program has been moved to 1/25/24 to give registered patrons time to pick up their supply bags. A new Zoom link will be sent to you next week! What: Cookie Club: Homemade Nutter Butters When: 01/18/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 01/19/2024 | 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.
(CANCELED) Novel Knitters
(CANCELED) Novel Knitters
What: Novel Knitters When: 01/19/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn how to loom knit a hat for winter! All supplies (looms, picks, yarn, etc.) will be provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
Have Book, Will Travel – January 2024
Have Book, Will Travel – January 2024
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - January 2024 When: 1/20/24 @ 11:15 am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share […]