What: Garland Gamers When: 12/03/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.

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: Discrimination on the Job - What the Law Says When: 12/4/23 @ 11am Where: Virtual, YouTube Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required A former EEOC Investigator and retired Human Resources executive will explain the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), types of on-the-job discrimination cases covered, the difference between discrimination and bad management, steps to take […]

What: Holiday Bingo When: 12/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tori to play bingo and win some fun holiday-themed prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. 

What: Fiction Writers Café When: 12/04/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]

What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 12/05/2023 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a new Homeschool book club for ages 13-18.  We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: The […]

What: Introduction to Astronomy: Deep Sky Objects - Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars When: 12/5/23 @ 1pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy, and promote interest and understanding. This series is […]

1What: Teen Cookin': Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks When: 12/05/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]

What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Services offered will include: […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Bears When: 12/06/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about bears! 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, stops by for service visits at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first […]

What: Intro to D&D When: 12/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 10-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: Shadow Box and Star Art When: 12/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Jill to make a beautiful wintery shadow box and light-up star art! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

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: Dungeon Master Academy When: 12/07/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: Amazing Makers When: 12/07/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Maud Lewis. Participants will also create their own work of art.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: Toddler Time When: 12/08/2023 | 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.

What: Lady Chops Performance: Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells! When: 12/08/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show "STOMP" and at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Her new holiday […]

FREE What: Local Author Social Brunch When: 12/09/2023 | 9:00-10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Traditionally-Published and Self-Published Local Authors Registration is required. See linked registration form below.   Local authors, please join us for a holiday-themed brunch and some lighthearted writing-related games. This is a perfect opportunity to socialize with other local authors […]

What: American Girl: Rebecca When: 12/09/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 11/15 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 […]