Week of Events
Chinese New Year Competition Lanterns Display
To kick off the Chinese New Year, Taiwanese/Hot Springs artist, Bai Mros, will lead a series of activities in collaboration with Emergent Arts to share Chinese culture with participants. A competition of painted and decorated lanterns will be one part of the festivities. Those who want to take part in the competition aspect of the […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
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 […]
Helping An Adult Access Literacy Services
Helping An Adult Access Literacy Services
What: Helping An Adult Access Literacy Services When: 2/7/23 @ 10am Where: Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The staff at The Literacy Council of Garland County will discuss how to identify an adult who struggles with reading and how to help them access free services to improve their skills.
2/7 Dose of Reality: Opioid Abuse, Misuse, & Addiction
2/7 Dose of Reality: Opioid Abuse, Misuse, & Addiction
What: Dose of Reality: Opioid Abuse, Misuse, & Addiction When: Tuesday, February 7th @ 1:00pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ Registration Required Topics covered include defining opioids, types of opioids, abuse, misuse and signs of opioid use disorder, opioid overdose reversal/naloxone, the Good Samaritan Law and resources. Hometown Health Improvement Central Region Coordinator Lauren […]
America’s Art Form Concert: “The Harp: Today and Throughout Music History”
America’s Art Form Concert: “The Harp: Today and Throughout Music History”
What: America's Art Form Concert: "The Harp: Today and Throughout Music History" When: 2/8/22 @6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Required, Free to the Public Alisa Coffey, Principal Harpist with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO), will be the guest at the Garland County Library as part of the ongoing music series collaboration with […]
All Things Fiber
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Thriving Thursdays
Thriving Thursdays
What: Thriving Thursday When: Dates vary; see list | 11-12 PM Where: Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Thriving Thursdays are about learning something new and useful to help you thrive and finding community to help you do it. Join Alison Crane, FCS Agent for the Garland County Extension Service, and the Garland County […]
Know It to Grow It: Sustainably Managing Glades: A Rare Plant Community in Arkansas
Know It to Grow It: Sustainably Managing Glades: A Rare Plant Community in Arkansas
What: Know It to Grow It: Sustainably Managing Glades: A Rare Plant Community in Arkansas When: 2/11/22 @ 10am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The latest episode in the Garland County Master Gardeners' "Know It to Grow It" series will be the first in-person program in the series in nearly three years! This […]