What: Garland Gamers When: 06/04/2023 | 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: 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: Fiction Writers Café When: 06/05/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip coffee, tea, or cocoa and learn about different elements of storytelling. Fiction writers, graphic artists, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all […]

What: Summer Reading Kickoff When: 06/06/2023 | 6:00-7:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18 & under Help us kick off this year's summer reading program! Register for the summer reading program, enjoy dinner, and play games!  

What: Pop-Up Storytime at Blakely Dam When: 06/07/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Avery Recreation Center Who: Ages 10 & under No registration required Pop Up Storytime is like a field trip and a library storytime combined. Meet us at locations around Garland County, learn more about the community partners who help us in Growing Together, […]

What: Kindness Rocks When: 06/07/2023 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Join Ms. Jill to paint rocks with words of kindness that can be left at different locations for people to find. Group visits by appointment only.

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: Survival Eats with DeGray Lake Resort State Park When: 06/08/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Survival is anything but glamorous - it is a battle to harness the mind and emotions to overcome the unplanned and sometimes unknown. When it comes to finding food in the outdoors, […]

What: Teen Jeopardy: Music Edition When: 06/08/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Test your musical knowledge in a battle of the brains! Compete with other teens about bands, songs, instruments, and everything musical and win fantastic prizes! If registration is full, […]

What: Domestic Violence: The Scope of the Problem: Intimate Partner Homicide When: 6/8/23 @ 6-7 pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ Registration required for in-person audience. Susan Millerd (LCSW), Co-chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force, is bringing together a group of qualified individuals […]

What: Solar Lighthouses When: 06/09/2023 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins on 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Make your own solar powered lighthouse out of clay pots. If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the waitlist.

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: Community Garden Grand Opening When: Saturday, June 10 @ 10:00am Where: Garland County Library Community Garden Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will celebrate the opening of the new Community Garden and Park. Join library staff, board members, and more for a special flower chain cutting and dedication ceremony. This event […]

What: Crafts with Tori When: 06/10/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come craft with Ms. Tori! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.