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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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!

What: Dungeon Master Academy When: 05/04/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 4/15 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: 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!) 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]