What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]

What: Garland Gamers When: 05/07/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Auditorium 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: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 05/08/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-12 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. This program is for storytellers of all kinds, whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays--or tell your story a different way. No experience is needed, and […]

What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up. Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a […]

What: Nonfiction Stories: Camping When: 05/09/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some nonfiction picture books and do a related craft-ivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, geography, and biographies. Appropriate for ages 5-10. *Group visits by appointment only.

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 05/09/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room B Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended 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 second […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Silly Stories When: 05/10/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for silly stories and a craft! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Nerd History 101: Marvel...in Space! When: 05/10/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. In celebration with Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, this month's Nerd History 101 will cover the cosmic side of Marvel comics! Come learn the origins of characters like the […]

What: America's Art Form Concert: "A Touch of Blues" When: 5/10/22 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 13+ No Registration Experience and learn about the Blues music genre and how it has changed in the 21st century. The John Calvin Brewer Band is a guitar group from the Mid-South music scene going on 21yrs, playing festivals […]

What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]

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: Micro Club: Blood Cells When: 05/11/2023 | 4 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Micro Club is a reoccurring science and art program where we create life-size models and representations of various microscopic entities with craft supplies while exploring information related to the topic. This […]

What: Toddler Time When: 05/12/2023 | 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: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]

What: Know It to Grow It: Sustainable Flower Farming 101 When: 5/13/22 @ 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 for anymore who wants to start growing flowers simply and successfully. Topics covered include what to know before […]