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Celebrations with Emergent Arts: Buddha Day
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsInkhearts: Writing Compelling Mysteries (or Non-Mysteries) with Author Holly Green
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsHave Book, Will Travel Book Club – May 2022
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot SpringsWeek of Events
(V) Family Craft Night: Puffy Sidewalk Paint (Pre-recorded video)
(V) Family Craft Night: Puffy Sidewalk Paint (Pre-recorded video)
Sign up to reserve a craft supply kit to enjoy with the whole family! This month we are taking sidewalk chalk to another level! Kits are available for pick up Friday, May 20th. One kit per family. Submitting photos of the fun gives entry into a prize drawing! Photos are due by May 31st. More […]
Movie Mockery: Short Circuit
Movie Mockery: Short Circuit
Come eat popcorn while we watch a bad movie and make fun of it! This month's movie will be the landmark 80s film Short Circuit (Rated PG). Ages 13-18. Group visits by appointment only.
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. Prizes include various gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores, as well as some gift certificates to the library's Book Sale Room. All prizes for this program are sponsored by the Friends of the Garland […]
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
(V) Jackbox Games on Discord
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join our Discord server and play Jackbox games! One of the games lets you design your own t-shirt. If you win, we might print your design as a prize! If you are 13-18 and want to join the server, email bwilliams@gclibrary.com to get signed up!
Celebrations with Emergent Arts: Buddha Day
Celebrations with Emergent Arts: Buddha Day
We're kicking off our Celebrations series with Emergent Arts by celebrating Buddha Day! Come learn about Vesak (also known as Buddha Day) and make a mandala. Ages 7-14. Registration is required and will begin on April 15th at 9:00 a.m.
(Blended In-Person & Virtual) Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains
(Blended In-Person & Virtual) Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains
Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains: 5/17 | 12 P.M. | In-Person & Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) presents “Superstitions of the Ouachita Mountains." Did you ever watch your dog moving in his sleep and wonder what he was dreaming about? Put a chunk […]
American Girl: Melody
American Girl: Melody
Ages 7-12. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please register each child individually. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! Group visits by appointment only.
(V) Perceptions of Color #9: Blacks in Higher Education
(V) Perceptions of Color #9: Blacks in Higher Education
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join Marsalis Weatherspoon and his guests for Perceptions of Color, a monthly series that intends to both celebrate and educate about all facets of the African American experience. Weatherspoon, a musician, speaker, and public servant, currently serves as President of the local NAACP branch, Hot Springs Branch #6013. In […]
Drop-In: Fizzing Paints
Drop-In: Fizzing Paints
Come by the library to mix science and art with fizzing paints! First come first served while supplies last. *Groups by appointment only. Ages 12 and under.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
Come play board games with us! Ages 10-18. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Group visits by appointment only.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
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! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive on time. Class will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. and we will not have time to […]
Inkhearts: Writing Compelling Mysteries (or Non-Mysteries) with Author Holly Green
Inkhearts: Writing Compelling Mysteries (or Non-Mysteries) with Author Holly Green
Blended Virtual/In-Person This month, the Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club welcomes author and guest lecturer Holly Green. Green's lecture is entitled "Taking the Case: Writing Compelling Mysteries (Or Non-Mysteries)" and will cover mystery writing techniques that any fiction writer can use to make their story more engaging, even if they aren't writing a mystery. Green is […]
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – May 2022
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – May 2022
"Have Book, Will Travel" is a new book club experience hosted by the Garland County Library on the third Saturday of every month. This monthly 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. […]