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: Bug Storytime When: 07/29/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Join Ms. Tiffany for stories and a craft all about bugs. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Board Game Club When: 07/29/2024 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play board games with us! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: Teen Book Club When: 07/30/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]

What: Writing in the Wild When: 07/31/2024 | 9 AM Where: The Grand Promenade Who: Ages 10-18 Adult supervision required for all attendees ages 17 and under.  Join Ms. Chanan and go hiking in search of story-writing inspiration! The summer, we'll meet at four scenic locations across Garland County to learn about fiction-writing topics like […]

What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) @ 1pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M.  & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on […]

What: End-of-Summer Snow Cone Drive-Thru When: 07/31/2024 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Drive by the library between 2 and 3 pm to grab a cold and refreshing snowcone to celebrate the end of our summer reading program! One per person while supplies last. First come, first served. Groups by appointment […]

What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]

What: Teen Take & Make: Pudding Slime When: 08/01/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Get messy and make your own pudding slime at home!  Supplies and instructions will be given.  Register to reserve your supply kit. One kit per teen.  Spots are limited. If registration […]

Is Bluetooth giving you the blues? Is your iPad making uSad? Are downloads getting you down? We’ve kidnapped a couple of Garland County Library IT professionals and we’ll be making them available to answer your questions and provide support. Grab your device and drop by the Coronado Center between 2-4pm for all your tech-related questions.

What: Cozy Killers Book Club When: 8/1/24 @ 2-3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Cozy Killers" book club features cozy mysteries, plot twists, and curious cases. This club is meant to be about book discussion, as well as connecting with like-minded book worms that love all things cozy and mysterious. Copies of […]

What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person 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: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 9AM-11AM, first and third Friday, June through August 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 9am-11am on the first and third Friday in August. Available services include: […]

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am thru the end of August Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules!  Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on Fridays. This is only for play sessions for players who already know how […]

What: Back-to-School Bingo When: 08/02/24 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you need new back to school supplies?  Pencils, pens, markers, crayons, binders, and so much more! Join us to play BINGO to win fabulous prizes to use at school. If […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market When: 8 AM - 10 AM, 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 8 AM to 10 AM on […]

What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - August 2024 When: 8/3/24 @ 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 […]