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All Things Fiber Crafting Group
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
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, […]
Micro Club: Crystals
What: Micro Club: Crystals When: 08/31/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month we explore both geology and chemistry while taking a look at crystalline structures under a microscope. We will also create some groovy crystal art and make an overnight crystal appear […]
Magic: The Gathering Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 08/31/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly club! Choose from thousands of cards that are provided already, build your deck, and battle other players! If registration is full, […]
Clase Sobre Las Leyes de Manejo (Spanish Driving Laws Class)
What: Clase Sobre Las Leyes de Manejo (Spanish Driving Laws Class) When: 8/31/23 @ 6pm Where: GCL Auditorium Who: Ages 16+ No Registration En colaboración con el departamento de polícia de Hot Springs. Ven y aprende de todos los programas y recursos que ofrece el departamento de polícia para la comunidad al igual que una […]
Back-to-Hogwarts
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Back-to-Hogwarts When: 09/01/2023 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention Hogwarts students! Get settled into your dormitories and join us in the great hall for games, snacks, and a bit of magic. Students are encouraged to dress in robes […]
Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023)
What: Four Seasons Bird Walk (Summer 2023) When: Saturday, September 2nd @ 8:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required These seasonal bird walks around the neighborhood surrounding the Library are led by an experienced birder from the local Audubon Society. Participants should arrive starting around 8:30am to prepare for the walk, which will depart […]
Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!)
What: Love Your Library Day 2023 (+ Bring a Buddy Day!) When: Saturday, September 2nd, 10am-12pm Where: In-Person Who: All Ages No Registration In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September and the launch our new Saturday hours, the Garland County Library invites the community to join us for Love Your Library Day […]
Garland Gamers
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland Gamers When: 09/03/2023 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Auditorium Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. 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 […]
Rubik’s Cube Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration
Library Closed for State Holiday
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesThe Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]