What: Roll for Lunch! When: 10/22/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m This one-shot D&D adventure/free lunch is so random, even the food is decided by the roll of the dice! Will your sandwich have pickles or spicy chips? Will it be served on white, […]

What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week course on Sunday afternoons starting 9/10. This course is good for first timers or someone wanting to get back into it. […]

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: Fall Crafts with Tori When: 10/23/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come craft with Ms. Tori! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 10/23/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]

What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 10/23/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]

What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 9am-11am, each Wednesday in October Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library returns to the McAuley Center! Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 9am-11am each Wednesday in October. Services […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Halloween When: 10/25/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Halloween! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Painting with Jill When: 10/25/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 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 […]

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: 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: Starting a Business in Arkansas and How to Write a Business Plan When: 10/26/23 @ 3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required at this link: https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70371887 This course is offered by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. It is intended to help you launch your business with confidence. You'll learn about […]

What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 10/26/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 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: Amazing Makers When: 10/26/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Louise Bourgeois. Participants will also create their own work of art.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: GC Reads Book Club: Fourth Wing When: 10/26/23 @ 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a special one-time book club hosted by Aubrey and Hailey as a part of this year's dragon-themed Garland County Reads event. We will discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Copies of the book are […]

What: Toddler Time: Halloween Fun When: 10/27/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for Halloween-themed toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Reptiles with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission When: 10/27/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Come enjoy this presentation about reptiles with the AGFC! Learn what makes a reptile a reptile and why they are essential in the ecosystem. Live baby alligator included. Seating is first-come, first-served. Group visits […]

What: Bob Ross Painting Workshop When: 10/28/23 @ 9am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required All supplies are provided in this 3-hour Bob Ross Painting Workshop for beginners. Certified Bob Ross instructor Brenda Lawrence has sketched and painted most of her life. She is certified in landscape and florals, is a professional pet portrait […]

What: Creative Weaving with Deborah Kuster When: Saturday, October 28th | 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9 a.m. Join us for a creative weaving workshop with artist and author Deborah Kuster. Deborah will talk about her fiber arts work and her picture book, Jake […]