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Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – June 2022
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsWeek of Events
Take-and-Make Craft: Jellyfish Windsocks
Take-and-Make Craft: Jellyfish Windsocks
Stop by the children’s department all summer to grab a free take home craft. This month's craft is jellyfish windsocks! Ages 12 and under
Family Movie Night Kit Pickup
Family Movie Night Kit Pickup
Pick up a movie night kit that includes a movie, popcorn (bucket provided), and movie theater candy! Once you've finished the movie, fill out the provided review sheet and return it to be entered into a prize drawing! *Kits will contain library movies that must be checked out with a library card and returned after […]
Storytime-To-Go Pickup
Storytime-To-Go Pickup
Sign up for a storytime-to-go kit and have a library-style storytime at home! Each kit will contain 3-5 picture books and a theme-related craft with supplies for up to 5 kids. Kits will contain library books, so a library card is required for this program. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th. One […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and Playstation. Ages 10-18. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Moody Monday Storytime
Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on May 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 6 and under. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
Teen Book Club: Rising Water
Teen Book Club: Rising Water
Ages 13-18 only! Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Rising Water: The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue by Marc Aronson Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a […]
Weird and Wonderful Eels Book Club
Weird and Wonderful Eels Book Club
Join Ms. Tiffany to learn more about mysterious, fascinating, breathtaking, riveting eels and create a weird eel craft of your very own. Stop by the children's department to pick up a copy of Eels: The Superpower Field Guide by Rachel Poliquin to read before the program and come ready to discuss these fascinating creatures (one […]
Dungeons and Dragons at Sea
Dungeons and Dragons at Sea
D&D at Sea! -Avast, ye landlubbers! Join in on a nautical D&D adventure with quick, simplified rules! Embark on a new quest every week on a pirate ship crewed by you and your friends! Sail across the seas, solving mysteries and - if all goes well - saving the world! All supplies provided. Ages 10-18. […]
Drop-In Activity: LEGO Fun
Drop-In Activity: LEGO Fun
Come by the library to play with all of our Legos! Small blocks, big blocks, STEM sets, and more. Ages 12 and under. All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Master Gardeners: Come for the River, Stay for the Stars
(V) Master Gardeners: Come for the River, Stay for the Stars
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Please tune in for GC Master Gardeners' "Know It to Grow It" on June 15th at 6 P.M. Buffalo River Park Ranger Casey Johannsen will talk about the impact of light pollution on wildlife, human health and our cultural heritage.
Sewing Camp: Squid Hats
Sewing Camp: Squid Hats
Let’s learn to sew at the library. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and make a silly squid hat! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Back from the Future: 80s Prom Night!
Back from the Future: 80s Prom Night!
Don't be a total airhead - join us for a tubular time on Friday, June 17th at the Garland County Library for "Back from the Future: 80s Prom Night!" This radical dance party will feature a DJ playing all the pop, rock, funk and more from music's greatest decade. Naturally, there will also be an […]
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – June 2022
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – June 2022
"Have Book, Will Travel" is a new book club experience hosted by the Garland County Library on the third Saturday of every month. This monthly book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common interests. […]
(In-Person & Virtual) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
(In-Person & Virtual) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
Please note that the Inkhearts will meet from 1:00-2:30 P.M. through the summer. Blended in-person and virtual event 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 third Saturday of each […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
Registration is required and will begin on May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us to play bingo and win prizes! Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12 All programs are subject to change. Group visits by appointment only.