What: International Lego Day with ArkLUG When: 01/28/2024 | 1-6 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Come celebrate International Lego Day at the library! We will have a Lego display built by the Arkansas LEGO Users Group and a free build contest for different age groups.  

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: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 01/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 01/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]

What: Teen Book Club When: 01/30/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Hats When: 01/31/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about hats! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Wonderful Wednesdays! - Safe Prescription Drug Disposal When: 1/31/24 @ 1pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Join the Garland County Extension Service and EHC for their Wonderful Wednesdays! series as they kick start the new year toward better health. "Taking prescription medication is a part of the daily routine for […]

What: Drop-In Activity: Snowball Shooters When: 01/31/2024 | 4-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop in the children's department between 4 and 5 to make a snowball shooter with a paper cup, balloon, and faux snowball pompom. For ages 12 & under, while supplies last.  *Groups by appointment only.

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 7190171909 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 […]

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!

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!

What: Card Game Club When: 02/01/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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: Toddler Time When: 02/02/2024 | 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: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 2pm-4pm, first Friday of each month 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 2pm-4pm on the first Friday of each month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns […]

What: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 2/2/2024 @ 2:00-4:00 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. (Friday) 2/2 – DIY candles

What: Valentine Bingo When: 02/02/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Brittany to play bingo and win some fun holiday-themed prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. 

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market When: 10 AM - 12 PM, 1st Saturday of each month Where: 121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]

What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - February 2024 When: 2/3/24 @ 11:15am 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 the news is […]