Week of Events
Halloween Costume Closet
The Halloween Costume Closet will open on Saturday, October 2nd. Kids and teens ages 18 and under can choose a costume from our collection.
Take and Make: Pumpkin Decorating
Pick up a pumpkin and some paint to decorate it! You can even enter your finished pumpkin in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest which runs from Oct. 25-28. Supplies are limited, and registration is required for this program. Ages 13-18. Please register each teen individually.
Take and Make: Mini Pumpkin Painting
Pick up a mini pumpkin and some paint to decorate it! You can even enter your finished pumpkin in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest which runs from Oct. 25-28. Supplies are limited, and registration is required for this program. Ages 12 and under.
(VIRTUAL) Songs of the Springs: Henry Glover, Louis Jordan, and the Spa City’s connections to the creation of R&B
(VIRTUAL) Songs of the Springs: Henry Glover, Louis Jordan, and the Spa City’s connections to the creation of R&B
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This program is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society, and presented by Stephen Koch, famous locally for his radio program "Arkansongs" This presentation explores the lives and music of Glover and Jordan, two giants of popular American song with Hot Springs connections whose incredible legacies are often overlooked. Key […]
[VIRTUAL] Banana Splits Book Club: The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane
[VIRTUAL] Banana Splits Book Club: The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane
Ages 9-13 only! This program will take place on Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the program. Book: The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane, by Julia Nobel Please stop by the library to pick up your copy! Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online […]
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Fall
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Fall
Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime about fall! Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.
(VIRTUAL) Master Gardeners Present: Healing Gardens
(VIRTUAL) Master Gardeners Present: Healing Gardens
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Can a garden aid in healing the body? Join Minnie Shelor, Garvan Woodland Gardens Garden Manager, who will present “Healing Gardens”, where she will discuss the theory of gardens as healing spaces and explain design principles in the creation of healing garden spaces. In recent years, the medical community […]
(VIRTUAL) The Legend of Zelda Trivia
(VIRTUAL) The Legend of Zelda Trivia
Adults can win prizes by showing their knowledge about The Legend of Zelda video game franchise. Trivia livestreamed via a library Facebook event. Rules will be clarified during the program, but to participate, you must have an active Facebook account and be willing to comment your answers.
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
[VIRTUAL] Melted Crayon Art: Pendants
[VIRTUAL] Melted Crayon Art: Pendants
Join Ms. Jill on Zoom to learn how to make pendants out of melted crayons! *This program requires use of an oven.* Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m.
Fish-O-Ween: FISHING DERBY + other activities
Fish-O-Ween: FISHING DERBY + other activities
Join us for a Halloween celebration at Family Park (215 Family Park Road)! Register here to participate in the fishing derby and join in on the additional activities! Additional activities include games, lunch, prizes, and more! PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONCE PER FAMILY!
Fish-O-Ween: NO FISHING DERBY
Fish-O-Ween: NO FISHING DERBY
Join us for a Halloween celebration at Family Park (215 Family Park Road)! Not fans of the fishing part of the event? Register here! Other events include games, lunch, prizes, and more! PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONCE PER FAMILY!