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(In-Person and Virtual) Arts & The Park 2022: Local Author Day
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsImpromptu Under the Sea Disco Dance Party Extravaganza
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsWeek of Events
Art Springs
Art Springs
Join us as we take part in Art Springs at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs for some fun book-related children's arts and crafts! Schedule of activities TBA.
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and Playstation. Ages 10-18. Group visits by appointment only.
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting a two-session Coiled Basket Workshop. Registration and payment details can be found at this link: https://hotspringsarts.org/ap-event-details/entry/4188/ Make a beautiful basket on at stoneware plate weaving colorful raffia around a seagrass rope. Coiled weaving is one of the oldest techniques used to […]
Moody Monday Storytime
Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Faith for a storytime that explores and explains our feelings and the different ways we experience them! Ages 5 and under. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join our Discord server and play Jackbox games! One of the games lets you design your own t-shirt. If you win, we might print your design as a prize! If you are 13-18 and want to join the server, email bwilliams@gclibrary.com to get signed up!
Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. Registration is required and will begin on March 15th. (This program is part of a weekly series for children ages 0-18 months. --Please register for the first meeting on April 5th to be signed up for the entire series.) (Group visits […]
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Coiled Basket Workshop
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting a two-session Coiled Basket Workshop. Registration and payment details can be found at this link: https://hotspringsarts.org/ap-event-details/entry/4188/ Make a beautiful basket on at stoneware plate weaving colorful raffia around a seagrass rope. Coiled weaving is one of the oldest techniques used to […]
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Join us at Entergy Park (530 Lakepark Drive) for stories, snacks, and more!
(In-Person and Virtual) Arts & The Park 2022: Local Author Day
(In-Person and Virtual) Arts & The Park 2022: Local Author Day
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the public is invited to a special event celebrating Arkansas authors! From 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., authors will Meet and Greet the public in the open part of the library. Authors and vendors will sell and sign books and other merch and promote themselves […]
Adult Puzzle Club
Adult Puzzle Club
Adult Puzzle Club is on the first Wednesday of every month from 12-2pm. This is a social club - complete puzzles together or solo, and make new friends. Dozens of puzzles will be provided by the library to choose from - or you can bring your own! Light snacks and refreshments will also be offered. […]
(V) Gallery Walk Talk 14: Downtown Gallery Tour
(V) Gallery Walk Talk 14: Downtown Gallery Tour
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary May's program will take us on a virtual tour of the various galleries located in Downtown Hot Springs, and includes behind the scenes looks at many of them. Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance in this monthly virtual series about one of Hot Springs's most famous art-centric traditions […]
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Trunk Show and History of Quilts
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Trunk Show and History of Quilts
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting an "History of Quilts" seminar. Presented by Amy L Hoyt, Owner – Hickory Hill Quilts, along with Barbara Kolacek-Cox and friends from a modern art challenge group. This presentation will allow you to view a trunk show of quilts as they […]
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Inspirations in Wearable Art
(In-Person) Arts & The Park 2022: Inspirations in Wearable Art
As part of the 2022 Arts & The Park festival, the library is hosting an "Inspirations in Wearable Art" seminar. If you are looking to break into the world of wearable art or working with fiber and fabric, this event is for you! Holly Siemert, host of a weekly gathering at the Garland County Library […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time! Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Micro Club: Nerve Cells
(V) Micro Club: Nerve Cells
Join in for a look at nerve cells! We will explore what they are, what they do, and create a craftacular representation of one. Micro Club is a reoccurring science and art program where we create life-size models of various microscopic entities with craft supplies while exploring information related to the topic. This program is […]
Impromptu Under the Sea Disco Dance Party Extravaganza
Impromptu Under the Sea Disco Dance Party Extravaganza
Kids ages 12 and under are invited to dance the night away at our impromptu, but super fun dance party! Light snacks will be provided.