What: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament (for Adults!) When: 12/10/23 - Doors Open 1pm, Tournament Starts 2pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required By popular demand from local gamers, the library will host a competitive Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament for adults! Please read the rules before registering. Rules (Point Accumulation, Swiss Style Bracket) […]

What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]

What: Magic: The Gathering Draft (Lost Caverns of Ixalan) When: 12/10/2023 | 2-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. If you're a Magic: The Gathering fan, be sure to join GCL's first ever YA Draft tournament! Participants will draft cards from several booster packs to […]

What: Travel the States with Tori: Arkansas When: 12/11/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come learn about one of the 50 states--this month we're exploring Alabama! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required 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. Registration Required.

What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 12/11/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book is Magic Tree House #44 (Merlin Mission #16): A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. Jack and Annie travel to Victorian England to help Charles Dickens--only to find he's […]

What: Nintendo Club When: 12/11/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hang out with fellow Nintendo fans for an hour, and bring your Switch! No Switch? No problem! The library has enough to share! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]

What: Recycled Bottle Art When: 12/12/2023 | 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 cool art with recycled glass bottles! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 12/12/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room B 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 […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Winter When: 12/13/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about winter! 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: Banana Splits Book Club When: 12/13/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: New From Here by Kelly Yang Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register […]

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: Guatemala When: 12/14/23 | 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 11/15 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 […]

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: 12/14/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: Sugar Cookies When: 12/14/2023 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 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: Sugar Cookies!  Put on your apron, […]

What: Yoga for Veterans When: First and Third Friday Monthly, 9:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This veteran-focused wellness & fitness program is hosted in collaboration with the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System. Instructor Chuna Rai-Nelson brings over 40 years of experience teaching different levels of yoga class across VAs in Arkansas.

What: Toddler Time When: 12/15/2023 | 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: Holiday Bingo When: 12/15/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tori to play bingo and win some fun holiday-themed prizes! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.