What: Poetry Workshop with Suzanne Rhodes, Poet Laureate of Arkansas When: 9/8/2024 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Kids and teens in grades 6-12 Registration required. Join us as we welcome the Poet Laureate of Arkansas, Suzanne Rhodes, for a poetry workshop for kids and teens in grades 6-12. No group visits for […]

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: Poetry Reading with Suzanne Rhodes, Poet Laureate of Arkansas When: 9/08/2024 | 3:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ Join us as we welcome the Poet Laureate of Arkansas, Suzanne Rhodes, who will give a poetry reading for adults. In January 2022, Governor Hutchinson appointed her to serve a four-year term as the […]

What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm(except November, rescheduled to third Monday) Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be […]

What: Fiction Writers Café When: 09/09/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]

What: Baby Steps When: 09/10/2024 | 8:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages birth to 18 months Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Dungeon Master Society When: 09/10/2024 | 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: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 09/10/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended   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 second Tuesday evening of each month to discuss […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Pirates When: 09/11/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about pirates! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Levi Towers When: 1:30pm-2:30pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 240 Prospect Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Levi Towers from 1:30pm-2:30pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The bookmobile will be parked […]

What: D&D Club When: 09/11/2024 | 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: Banana Splits Book Club When: 09/11/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and will begin on 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book: Hummingbird, by Natalie Lloyd Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]

What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-10AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday 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-10AM every second and fourth Thursday, June […]

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: Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Saudi Arabia When: 09/12/24 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 14-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from that country! If […]

What: Card Game Club When: 09/12/2024| 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Learn how to play the popular card games Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club!

What: Amazing Makers When: 09/12/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of an amazing creator or artist. Participants will also create their own work of art. This month's artist […]

What: Cookie Club: Butter Pecan Cookies When: 09/12/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual on Zoom Who: 12-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your baking gear and learn how to make a new delicious cookie! The cookie this month is: Butter Pecan Cookies! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided […]

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: Toddler Time When: 09/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Painting with Jill When: 09/13/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]

Crafturday Club - September 2024 (Landscape Painting) When: 9/14/24 @ 10:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Crafturday Club meets monthly on the second Saturday. Come hang out and make this months craft! Craft materials are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own materials to use. Supplies are available on a […]