What: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party When: 04/01/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you play croquet? Join Ms. Chanan in the library garden for tea, treats, utterly mad games, and yes, croquet. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait […]

What: YA Dance Class When: 04/2/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. YA Dance Class - Prom season is just around the corner! If you're worried about stepping on your dance partner's toes with both of your left feet, join us for […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Rain When: 04/03/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about rain! Group visits by appointment only.

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: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 1pm-3pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first and third Wednesday of each […]

What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 04/03/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you […]

What: Intro to D&D When: 04/03/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come learn the basics of D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Mr. Brett. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.

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: Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal When: 04/04/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 3/15 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 a different country! If registration […]

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: Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses When: 04/04/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration Scientific discoveries during solar eclipses and how you can participate in NASA science with Cris White & Kristen Weaver During a total solar eclipse, scientists have a unique opportunity to study the corona of […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2:30 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 7190171909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on every first and third […]

What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ 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: Kids Paint When: 04/04/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-8 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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. If registration is […]

What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 04/04/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all aspiring DMs! Join Mr. Brett to learn more about running your own games of D&D, and help build the library's own fantasy world to explore! If registration is […]

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Bear Hugs and Cosmic Dances When: 04/05/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 3-8 Bring your pre-school children to immerse themselves in the story of Moonbear’s Shadow by Frank Asch. Using a Bear figure and a flashlight, we will recreate shadow scenes from the picture book and discover the three ingredients to […]

What: Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You When: 04/05/2024 | 1:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration The Earth Science Angle on Eclipses with The GLOBE Program with Kristen Weaver Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind. Learn how […]

Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 04/5/2024 @ 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) 04/05/24 Embroidery Hoop Wreaths (Flowers not […]

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: Build Your Own JPSS-2 and TDRS Papercraft Models with NASA When: 04/05/2024 | 4:30 PM  Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Build Your Own JPSS-2 and TDRS Papercraft Models with NASA with Julie Hoover, Jimmy Acevedo, and Vi Nguyen The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is a series of polar-orbiting environmental satellites that collect critical […]

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 […]