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Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
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Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 03/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. This program is for storytellers of all kinds, whether you want to write your story down in words, illustrate it in a comic, act it out, or tell it […]
1 event,
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 03/28/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]
2 events,
Preschool Storytime: Chickens
Preschool Storytime: Chickens
What: Preschool Storytime: Chickens When: 03/29/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about spring! Group visits by appointment only.
Fantasy Book Club
Fantasy Book Club
What: Fantasy Book Club When: 03/29/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Chanan to read and discuss a fantasy book and have book-themed snacks and crafts. This month’s book is The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo. Some free copies of […]
3 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Thriving Thursdays
Thriving Thursdays
What: Thriving Thursday When: Dates vary; see list | 11-12 PM Where: Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Thriving Thursdays are about learning something new and useful to help you thrive and finding community to help you do it. Join Alison Crane, FCS Agent for the Garland County Extension Service, and the Garland County […]
STEAM Team: Table Top Basketball
STEAM Team: Table Top Basketball
What: STEAM Team: Table Top Basketball When: 03/30/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month we combine engineering and sports by building miniature free-standing hoops along with desktop catapults for some tabletop basketball fun. We’ll be using cardboard, tape, popsicle sticks, […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 03/31/2023 | 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.
Afternoon Animals: Foxes
Afternoon Animals: Foxes
What: Afternoon Animals When: 03/31/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-10 This month's animal: Foxes Afternoon Animals is a recurring program focusing on animals around the world. Each month we'll learn about a different animal and the issues that animal is facing. We'll read books and do activities such as playing games […]
AARP Smart Driver Course (see course fee in description)
AARP Smart Driver Course (see course fee in description)
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 3/31/2022 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become eligible for a multi-year […]
2 events,
Family Take-Home Craft Kit
What: Family Take-Home Craft Kit When: 04/01/2023 to 04/30/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Families with children 12 and under Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month we'll be making 3D Paper Tulip Cards. You can send one to someone special to say Happy Easter, Happy Mother's Day, […]
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – April 2023
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – April 2023
What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - April 2023 When: 4/1/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a bi-monthly deep dive into classic and contemporary true crime. Each meeting will focus on a true crime book, but discussion of podcasts, documentaries, cold cases, and cases in the news is […]
2 events,
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 04/02/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Auditorium Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.
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Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 04/03/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip coffee, tea, or cocoa and learn about different elements of storytelling. Fiction writers, graphic artists, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all […]
1 event,
DIY Birdhouses
DIY Birdhouses
What: DIY Birdhouses When: 04/04/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Jill to build and paint a birdhouse! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list!
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Easter
Preschool Storytime: Easter
What: Preschool Storytime: Easter When: 04/05/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about Easter! Group visits by appointment only.
Boggle Tournament
Boggle Tournament
What: Boggle Tournament When: 4/5/23 @ 12:00pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for our first ever Boggle tournament! Boggle is a competitive word game where you spot as many words as you can in a 3-minute time limit. Be original! Only words not spotted by another player count. This tournament will […]
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 04/05/2023 | 4 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.
4 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents 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!
Dungeon Master Academy
Dungeon Master Academy
What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 04/06/2023 | 4 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 […]
5 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 04/07/2023 | 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.
Free Tree Friday
Free Tree Friday
What: Free Tree Friday When: Friday, April 7, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings in the Garland County Library's parking lot. Species will vary by location, all seedlings […]
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 04/07/2023 @ 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) 04/07 – Sun catchers @ 2-4 […]
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Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit
What: Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Visit When: 04/08/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! After the hunt, stick around to see the Easter Bunny! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
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Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
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Birdhouse Builders
Birdhouse Builders
What: Birdhouse Builders When: 04/10/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-8 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Chanan as we build and paint wooden birdhouses. Make sure to wear your get-messy clothes!
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up. 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 a […]
2 events,
Mr. Brett Doesn’t Know Anime
Mr. Brett Doesn’t Know Anime
What: Mr. Brett Doesn't Know Anime When: 04/11/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hi gang. Mr. Brett here. I have a confession - I don't really know anime all that well. There's just so much of it! So I need your help! In […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 04/11/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room B Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended 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 second […]
2 events,
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 04/12/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Entergy Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Entergy Park (530 Lakepark Drive) for a snack, picture book stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
America’s Art Form Concert: Students Swing Into Spring
America’s Art Form Concert: Students Swing Into Spring
What: America's Art Form Concert: "Students Swing Into Spring" When: 4/12/22 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 13+ Registration Required, Free to the Public For April's program, “Students Swing Into Spring”, the entire Lakeside High School Jazz Band will divide into three distinct Jazz Combos, each with its own particular instrumentation. The band will be led […]
3 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop
Richard Stephens’ Watercolor Workshop
What: Richard Stephens' Watercolor Workshop When: April 13-15 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm each day Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ Registration Required, opens Wednesday, March 15th This class is a 3-day commitment: April 13-15. For the first time ever, the program is free to all participants and registration is required! A limited number of slots are […]
Bookish Box Book Club
Bookish Box Book Club
What: Bookish Box Book Club When: 04/13/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Mr. Brett for a new kind of book club - one where you win stuff! Thanks to a Bookish Box YA subscription, each month will feature a new book plus a […]
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Author Spotlight: Grace Lin
Author Spotlight: Grace Lin
What: Author Spotlight: Grace Lin When: 04/14/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-10 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate a new author with Ms. Katie each month! This month we are learning about Grace Lin. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait […]
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Have Book, Will Travel – April 2023
Have Book, Will Travel – April 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club -April 2023 When: 4/15/23 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required 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. […]
Crafts with Tori
Crafts with Tori
What: Crafts with Tori When: 04/15/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come craft with Ms. Tori! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
4 events,
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Competitive Tournament (for Adults!)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Competitive Tournament (for Adults!)
What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 4/16/22 - Doors Open 1pm, Tournament Starts 2pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required By popular demand from local gamers, the library will host a competitive Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament for adults! Please read the rules before registering. Rules (Point Accumulation, Swiss Style Bracket) […]
Lego Club (10 and under)
Lego Club (10 and under)
What: Lego Club When: 04/16/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for LEGO fun, snacks, and prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
What: Bingo for Books When: 3rd Monday of every month 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 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th Monday when the 3rd Monday is a holiday). Prizes include various gift […]
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 04/17/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book is Merlin Missions #21, Stallion by Starlight. Jack and Annie are searching for the four secrets of greatness for Merlin. They travel back in time to meet Alexander […]
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Growing Up at the Majestic Hotel
Growing Up at the Majestic Hotel
What: Growing Up at the Majestic Hotel When: 4/18/23 @ 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, with an additional sponsor this month - the Gateway […]
Nonfiction Stories: Water Cycle
Nonfiction Stories: Water Cycle
What: Nonfiction Stories: Water Cycle When: 04/18/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-10 Join in to listen to some non-fiction picture books and do a related craft-ivity! Subjects range from science, art, history, geography, and biographies. Appropriate for ages 5-10. *Group visits by appointment only.
YA Thriller Club
YA Thriller Club
What: YA Thriller Club When: 04/18/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]
2 events,
Preschool Storytime: Hungry Stories
Preschool Storytime: Hungry Stories
What: Preschool Storytime: Hungry Stories When: 04/19/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about being hungry! Group visits by appointment only.
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 04/19/2023 | 4 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: I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 by Lauren Tarshis Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. […]
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All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents 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!
Thriving Thursdays
Thriving Thursdays
What: Thriving Thursday When: Dates vary; see list | 11-12 PM Where: Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Thriving Thursdays are about learning something new and useful to help you thrive and finding community to help you do it. Join Alison Crane, FCS Agent for the Garland County Extension Service, and the Garland County […]
1 event,
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 04/21/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 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. Class will […]
2 events,
Wildflower Seed Bomb Kit Pick-up
What: Wildflower Seed Bomb Kits When: 04/22/2023 Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages Let’s celebrate Earth Day and spread some wildflowers! Drop by the library to pick up a take and make kit that includes everything you will need to make a few wildflower seed bombs. Seeds included are non-invasive Coreopsis and Purple Cone […]
American Girl: Claudie
American Girl: Claudie
What: American Girl: Claudie When: 04/22/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
2 events,
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
One-Shot Adventures
One-Shot Adventures
What: One-Shot Adventures When: 04/23/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Every month, Mr. Brett will run a self-contained one-shot RPG adventure - space is limited, so act fast! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
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Librarian Bracket Debates: Genres
Librarian Bracket Debates: Genres
What: Librarian Bracket Debates: Genres When: 4/24/23 @12pm Where: Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Tune in to hear library staff debate over a bracket and share their hot takes! This episode's debates will cover the best genres when it comes to books, movies, and music.
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 04/24/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This program is for storytellers of all kinds, whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays--or tell your story a different way. No experience is needed, and […]
3 events,
City of Hot Springs Free Tree Event
City of Hot Springs Free Tree Event
What: City of Hot Springs Free Tree Event When: Tuesday, April 25th, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration To celebrate Arbor Day, the City of Hot Springs Urban Forestry & Stormwater Divisions will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings in the Garland […]
Human Connection Point: A Speedfriending Experience
Human Connection Point: A Speedfriending Experience
What: Human Connection Point: A Speedfriending Experience When: Tuesday, April 25th @12pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required We are told not to "judge a book by its cover." The same should be true for our fellow humans. Attendees at this event will spend short amounts of time making one-on-one connections with their […]
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 04/25/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: "The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy by James L. Swanson Some free copies of the book are available to patrons […]
2 events,
Preschool Storytime: Underpants
Preschool Storytime: Underpants
What: Preschool Storytime: Underpants When: 04/26/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for stories and a craft all about underpants! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Bird Feeders
Drop-In Activity: Bird Feeders
What: Drop-In Activity: Bird Feeders When: 04/26/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Come to the library for a quick and fun activity for the young bird lover in your life. We will use paper tubes smothered in peanut butter or Crisco and rolled in birdseed to hang on […]
3 events,
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Board Game Club: Catan
Board Game Club: Catan
What: Board Game Club: Catan When: 04/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. During the regular monthly Board Game Club, Mr. Brett will be running a new game each month. This month's game is Catan. (Please only sign up for either Board Game […]
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
What: Board Game Club When: 04/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play board games with us! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 04/28/2023 | 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.
STEAM Team: Volcanoes
STEAM Team: Volcanoes
What: STEAM Team: Volcanoes When: 04/28/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore the fascinating subject of volcanoes! We will take a look at some of the biggest eruptions in history and get an idea of how volcanoes work. Simple volcano […]
Preschool Prom
Preschool Prom
What: Preschool Prom When: 04/28/2023 | 6 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 2-5 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. It's prom, but for preschoolers! Children ages 2-5 (and one adult) are invited to bust out their dancing shoes and their fanciest outfits and join us for a disco party! Drinks […]
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Renditions of Famous Paintings (Author Talk & Book Signing)
Renditions of Famous Paintings (Author Talk & Book Signing)
What: Renditions of Famous Paintings (Author Talk & Book Signing) When: 4/30/23 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration After two-plus years of creating 30 renditions of famous paintings, Hot Springs photographer Eli Vega wrote and published a book called Renditions of Famous Paintings about his project. Most of the models live in […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
2 events,
What’s All the Buzz About?
What’s All the Buzz About?
What: What's All the Buzz About? When: May 1st @ 1:00pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival. Not only are bees the […]
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 05/01/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to come sip coffee, tea, or cocoa and learn about different elements of storytelling. Fiction writers, graphic artists, playwrights, screen writers, and storytellers of all […]
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Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains
Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains
What: Quartz of the Ouachita Mountains When: May 2nd @ 11:00am Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival. Lisa Coleman Carey is the […]
3 events,
Stories in the Park at Family Park
Stories in the Park at Family Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 05/03/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Family Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Family Park (215 Family Park Road) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.
Arts & the Park 2023: Local Author Day
Arts & the Park 2023: Local Author Day
What: Local Author Day 2023 When: 05/03/2023 |11 AM to 4 PM Where: Library Auditorium Who: All Ages As part of the 2023 Arts & the Park festival, the library is hosting an event celebrating local authors. Itinerary: Local Author Meet & Greet: 11 AM-noon and 12:30-1:30 PM. Registered authors will gather in […]
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
What: Intro to D&D When: 05/03/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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.
4 events,
All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul
All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul
What: All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul When: May 4th, 9am - 5pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No registration required In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 […]
Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents 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!
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
Green Market of Hot Springs Village
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings […]
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Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
What: Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing When: May 5th, 1pm - 4pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 […]
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 05/05/2023 @ 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. We encourage participants to bring their own […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 05/05/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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 […]
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Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October Where: 121 Orange Street Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library's booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique […]
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 05/06/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 4/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
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