What: Garland Gamers When: 05/05/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.

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: Ashtanga Yoga with Amanda When: Mondays @ 9AM, 4/15 thru 5/20 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 6-week course. Certified Ashtanga Yoga & Restorative Yoga Instructor Amanda Mitchell of The Local Art Entity leads this 6-week course. Originated […]

What: Homeschool Bingo for Books When: 05/06/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come play bingo with us! Winners will get to choose a book from our prize carts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

Fiction Writer’s Café What: Fiction Writer’s Café When: 05/06/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. […]

What: Nintendo Club When: 05/07/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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 […]

What: Teen Cookin': Fiesta Ranch Dip When: 05/07/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Fiesta Ranch Dip! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health... in the Garden! When: Wednesdays @ 9:30am from 5/8 thru 5/29 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class in the library's Community Garden, and new participants can join at any time during this 4-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Mothers When: 05/08/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about moms! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-2pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]

What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]

What: Homeschool Geography Club: Philippines When: 05/09/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! If registration […]

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, […]

What: STEAM Team: Chia Pets When: 05/09/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore plants! This time we take a look at the basics of botany and create a silly little chia pet to take home and grow.  STEAM Team is […]

What: Card Game Club When: 05/09/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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: Mah Jongg for Beginners When: 5/10/24 & 5/11/24 | 9:30am-12:30pm Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Hop in and learn to 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. Attendees are encouraged but not required to […]

What: Toddler Time When: 05/10/2024 | 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: Homeschool Page Turners When: 05/10/2024 | 12 PM *** DATE CHANGED TO 5/24*** Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a new Homeschool book club for ages 13-18.  We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy […]

What: Painting with Jill When: 05/10/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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! Please arrive on time. Class will […]

What: Preschool Prom When: 05/10/2024 | 6 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 2-5 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. It's prom, but for preschoolers! Children ages 2-5 (and one adult) are invited to bust out their dancing shoes and their fanciest outfits and join us for a disco party! Drinks […]

What: Know It to Grow It: Growing Microgreens at Home When: 5/11/24 @ 10am Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This program is part of the Garland County Master Gardeners' Know It to Grow It series.  Microgreens are the young seedlings […]

What: Painting with Tori (Activity) When: Saturday, May 11 | 10 AM Where: Mountain View Heights – Family Side 1010 Illinois St, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights – Family side at 10 AM on Saturday, May 11. This month's activity is Painting with […]