What: Garland Gamers When: 11/05/2023 | 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: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration

What: Fiction Writers Café When: 11/06/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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: Introduction to Astronomy: Stars - In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff When: 11/7/23 @ 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 […]

What: Origami Celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program When: 11/07/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Join us for an origami celebration with the Hot Springs Sister City program.

What: Teen Cookin': Pizza Garlic Knots When: 11/07/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pizza Garlic Knots!  Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]

What: Stories in the Park When: 11/08/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Chattanooga Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us this month at Chattanooga Park (530 Chattanooga Street) for a snack, stories, and some dance-along songs. Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 1pm-3pm, 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: […]

What: Library Breakout: Great Turkey Escape When: 11/08/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving is coming up and turkey is plotting his great escape before he becomes dinner.  Your mission = Find turkey!  Work as a team to find clues and unlock […]

What: Arkansas Highlands Stringband Concert When: 11/8/23 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The Arkansas Highlands Folk Project was founded in partnership with the Garland County Library to preserve the old-time music customs, sounds, and storytelling of rural Arkansas. This Arkansas Highlands Stringband program is a musical and narrative journey to a time […]

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. […]

What: Homeschool Geography Club: Iceland When: 11/09/23 | 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country! If […]

The Friends of the Garland County Library will hold their annual business meeting and 2024 officer election at the Garland County Library on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10 AM in Room B. All current FOL members and prospective volunteers are welcome to attend.

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, […]

What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 11/09/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 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, […]

What: Cookie Club: Snickerdoodles When: 11/09/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for this brand new cooking program!  Learn how to make a delicious cookie (a different one every month)! The cookie this month is: Snickerdoodles!  Put on your apron, get out […]

What: Toddler Time When: 11/10/2023 | 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: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!) When: 11/10/2023 @ 2:00-4:00 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. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis. (Friday) 11/10 – DIY Fall Gnome […]

What: Novel Knitters When: 11/10/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn how to loom knit a hat for winter!  All supplies (looms, picks, yarn, etc.) will be provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]