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Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 01/07/2024 | 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.
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
Homeschool Bingo for Books
Homeschool Bingo for Books
What: Homeschool Bingo for Books When: 01/08/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come play bingo with us! Winners will get to choose a book from our prize carts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club.
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 01/08/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 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 […]
(CANCELED) Homeschool Page Turners
(CANCELED) Homeschool Page Turners
What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 01/09/2024 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 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 […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 01/09/22 @ 5:30-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room D 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 […]
Teen Cookin’: Mashed Potatoes
Teen Cookin’: Mashed Potatoes
What: Teen Cookin': Mashed Potatoes When: 01/09/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Mashed Potatoes! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the library. Supply […]
Preschool Storytime: Pigeon
Preschool Storytime: Pigeon
What: Preschool Storytime: Pigeon When: 01/10/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Mo Willems' pigeon! Group visits by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
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: […]
Drawing with Mr. Brett
Drawing with Mr. Brett
What: Drawing with Mr. Brett When: 01/10/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sharpen those pencils and get to sketching! Join Mr. Brett in a guided, low-pressure drawing class to brush up - or pencil up? - your drawing skills. Supplies will be […]
Homeschool Geography Club: Chile
Homeschool Geography Club: Chile
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Chile When: 01/11/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 12/15 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 registration […]
After-school Stories
After-school Stories
What: After-school Stories When: 01/11/2024 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Sweeten your afternoon trip to the library with a storytime, craft, and snack. This month we read books about snow and winter, drink hot chocolate, and create some winter wonderland art. Appropriate for ages 5-10. Group visits by appointment only.
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 01/11/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 01/12/2024 | 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.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 01/12/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 12/15 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 […]
Know It to Grow It: Native Pollinator Planting
Know It to Grow It: Native Pollinator Planting
What: Know It to Grow It: Native Pollinator Planting When: 1/13/23 @ 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 This program is part of the Garland County Master Gardeners' Know It to Grow It series. Join guest presenter, Garland County Library […]
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 1/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]