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: Book Buddies: Wings of Fire When: 06/12/2023 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 8-14 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 AM Calling all Rainwings, Nightwings, Silkwings, and other dragon tribes of Pyrrhia and Pantala! This is a meetup for fans of the Wings of Fire series. We’ll talk about […]

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 06/12/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 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: One-Man Circus Variety Show When: 06/13/2023 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Dangerous objects! Perilous stunts! Feats of strength and balance! Jason D’Vaude "The Circus Man" is a self-taught one-man circus sensation. Jason brings his comedic juggling and fire shows to audiences around the world, delighting them with […]

What: Magic the Gathering Meetup (for Adults!) When: Every Other Tuesday (See Calendar for Dates), 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game where every player has a unique deck that they use to battle against other opponents. Whether you are a fan of the game or […]

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 06/13/22 @ 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 […]

What: Stories in the Park When: 06/14/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Baseball Trail Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Baseball Trail Park (1201 Whittington Avenue) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 06/14/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Borrowers by Mary Norton Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for […]

What: America's Art Form Concert: "Silver Strings and Smooth Glissandos" When: 6/14/23 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration For June's program, The Silver Strings will showcase 5 string players from the Central Arkansas area playing violin, cello, bass, and viola. Individual players from the Silver Strings have performed with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, […]

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: Garden Games When: 06/15/2023 | 10:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. What better way to spend a summer morning than to play games in our garden! We will have life-size angry birds, scavenger hunts, ring toss, pool noodle frisbee, and much more. […]

What: Garden Games When: 06/15/2023 | 11:00 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 11-16 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. What better way to spend a summer morning than to play games in our garden! We will have life-size angry birds, scavenger hunts, ring toss, pool noodle frisbee, and much more. […]

What: Hot Springs: Trials and Triumphs of a Resort City When: June 15, 2023, at 12:30 pm Where: Coronado Community Center Auditorium, 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village, AR Who: All Ages No Registration This program is sponsored by the Garland County Library, Coronado Center Library, and Garland County Historical Society. Join Garland County Historical […]

What: Guitar Class When: 6/15/2023, 6/29/2023, 7/13/2023, 7/27/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Your journey to rock & roll stardom starts here! Meet every other week for free guitar lessons for teens aged 13-18 - guitars provided! --Please register for the […]

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!

Drop-In Crafterhours (for Adults!) When: 06/15/2023 @ 5:30-7:30 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. Most craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. For this craft, please be sure to […]

What: All About Animals When: 06/16/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Join us for a live animal program presented by the Museum of Discovery! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Painting with Jill When: 06/16/2023 | 3 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 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: Know It to Grow It: Pinch and Smell, Show and Tell… Experience Herbs When: 6/17/22 @ 10am Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Debbie Tripp, Master Gardener and owner of Rosemary Hill Herb Farm will give this program about herbs. […]

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - June 2023 When: 6/17/23 @ 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 […]

What: American Girl: Julie When: 06/17/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 5/15 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 […]