What: Batman Day When: 09/15/2024 | 1:30-5:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Bring the whole family to Garland County Library to celebrate all things BATMAN! Batman Day activities will include a costume contest, a Riddler scavenger hunt, and mask making! Come win Batman prizes and meet Batman and one of his […]

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: Polymer Clay Crafts When: 09/15/24| 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-18 Registration is required and will begin on 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Adela for a Hispanic Heritage themed polymer clay craft. We will be making small sculptures that represent Hispanic heritage with colors, symbols, animals, or a variety of all […]

What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) 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 the 4th […]

What: Travel the States with Tori: Colorado When: 09/16/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention kids and teens: Come learn about one of the 50 states--this month we're exploring Colorado! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Groups […]

What: Dungeon Master Society When: 09/16/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]

What: The Fight to Legalize Prizefighting in Arkansas When: 9/17/24 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No Registration This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. This talk will discuss the decades-long battle […]

What: D&D Club When: 09/17/2024 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 11-18 Whether you're a Dungeon Master, a player, or both, D&D Club is the place to be! DMs from the Dungeon Master Society will have new adventures prepared every week, and all adventures will take place in a shared world, so your […]

What: Teen Book Club When: 09/17/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Leaves When: 09/18/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about leaves! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When:  11 AM - 12 PM, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration New Time: 11 AM - 12 PM Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration New Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM on every first and […]

What: Disney Lorcana Meetup When: 9/18/24 @ 1-4pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Players and collectors of Disney Lorcana are invited to bring their collections and decks to trade and play with others. All attendees will get a random complimentary foil card.

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 09/18/2024 | 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, and perform songs from classic rock […]

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: Drop-In Activity: Playdough When: 09/19/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Come by the library between 4 and 5:00 pm to shape some playdough with friends. First come, first served. Groups by appointment only.

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: Board Game Club When: 09/19/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Come play board games with us! Group visits by appointment only.

What: The Issues on the 2024 Ballot When: 9/19/24 - Doors Open @ 5:30pm, Presentation Starts at 6pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The Garland County Library and the Hot Springs Civitan Club invite the public to learn about the issues appearing on the […]

What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am 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 to play. Beginners should text […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Sunshine Store & Cafe When: 9 AM - 12 PM Where: 3719 Sunshine Rd, Royal, AR 71968 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Sunshine Store & Cafe from 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, September 21. Get a library card, learn about GCL's […]

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – September 2024 When: 9/21/24 @ 11:15 am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ The “Have Book, Will Travel” 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. […]