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Tech Tutor Thursdays
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, […]
Back-to-Homeschool Celebration
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Back to Homeschool Bash When: 08/08/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Homeschool families, please join us on August 8th for our annual Back-to-Homeschool Bash. Connect with other homeschoolers, play educational games, and learn about library programs and resources that you can use to enrich your school year.
Mah Jongg Meetup
What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am thru the end of August Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules! Instructor Cindy Phelps has taught over 250 beginners to play American Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on […]
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Celebration
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Celebration When: 08/09/24| 10 AM-12PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Come celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with us and the U.S. Forest Service. Meet Smokey and take a photo with him! Group visits by appointment only.
American Girl: Kit Kittredge
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: American Girl: Kit Kittredge When: 08/10/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 7/15 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 […]
Afternoon Animals
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Afternoon Animals When: 08/11/24| 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-10 This month's animal: Elephants Drop-in to Afternoon Animals and learn some cool facts about Elephants for World Elephant Day!! We will also have a craft and a snack. Group visits by appointment only.
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
Magic Tree House Book Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 08/12/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Magic Tree House #22, Revolutionary War on Wednesday. When a snowstorm hits, General George Washington reconsiders his nighttime attack on the British army. Can Jack […]
Dungeon Master Society
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Dungeon Master Society When: 08/13/2024 | 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, […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 08/13/22 @ 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 […]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, United StatesWhat: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-2pm, 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 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Banana Splits Book Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Banana Splits Book Club When: 08/14/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book: A Rover’s Story, by Jasmine Warga Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]