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: Lego Club When: 02/25/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. LEGO Club is back and bigger than ever! Participants will be given a specific prompt and will have two hours to build using LEGO blocks provided by the library, […]

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 02/26/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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, […]

What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 02/26/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]

What: Teen Book Club When: 02/27/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Manners When: 02/28/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about manners! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 1pm-3pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights from 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable collection […]

What: Wonderful Wednesdays! - Creating and Using Affirmations When: 2/28/24 @ 1pm Where: Room B Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Join the Garland County Extension Service and EHC for their Wonderful Wednesdays! series as they kick start the new year toward better health. "Daily affirmations can help boost mood and improve focus. While they […]

What: Bookmobile Bingo at Mountain View Heights When: 2pm-3pm, February 28 Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: Adults No Registration Join GCL's Bookmobile team for Bookmobile Bingo! Grand prize is a Sony Blu-ray Player & Streamer combo. Additional prizes include gift cards for grub, free books, and a good time. Visit the […]

What: Bookmobile Bingo When: 2pm, February 28, 2024 Where: Mountain View Heights Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program for the first time at the Mountain View Towers' community room. Visit the GCL Bookmobile from 1-2pm, then dart inside for the opportunity for some awesome prizes! Prizes include […]

What: Drop-In Activity: Space Food When: 02/28/2024 | 4-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop in the children's department between 4 and 5 to make an imaginative contraption from whimsical materials for keeping and serving astronaut food in zero gravity. This program is sponsored by the Public Library Innovation Exchange […]

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: Tech Tutor Thursdays When: Thursday Afternoons, Dates & Times Vary Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Appointments are made here: gclibrary.com/support The Garland County Library's I.T. Services Coordinators will offer 1-on-1 tech support for patrons on Thursday afternoons. Services offered include assistance learning using library accounts & the GCL app, Libby, Hoopla, and other databases, […]

What: Card Game Club When: 02/29/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

What: STEAM Team: Planets When: 02/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore the planets in our galaxy! We will take a look at each unique planet and create a diorama of our solar system. STEAM Team is a recurring program […]

What: Toddler Time When: 03/01/2024 | 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: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 2pm-4pm, first Friday of each month 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 2pm-4pm on the first Friday of each month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns […]

What: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 3/1/2024 @ 2:00-4:00 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. (Friday) 3/1 – Ribbon Carrot Sign […]

What: Shamrock Play-Doh When: 03/01/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you like to squish and play with play doh?  Make your own DIY play doh at the library. Wear old clothes that you don’t mind to get a little messy! […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market When: 10 AM - 12 PM, 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 10 AM to 12 PM on […]