What: Garland Gamers When: 04/07/2024 | 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.

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: YA Dance Class When: 04/9/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. YA Dance Class - Prom season is just around the corner! If you're worried about stepping on your dance partner's toes with both of your left feet, join us for […]

What: Teen Cookin': Pigs in a Blanket When: 04/09/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Pigs in a Blanket! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided […]

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 04/09/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M. Where: Library Auditorium 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 Tuesday evening […]

What: Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition When: 4/10/24 @ 11 am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Competitors must register. The Garland County Library challenges the speediest puzzlers of the community to participate in its first Puzzle Hustle Speed Competition! This event will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10th. Anyone age 18 or older […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-2pm, 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: Drawing with Britt When: 04/10/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sharpen those pencils and get to sketching! Join us for a guided, low-pressure drawing class to brush up - or pencil up? - your drawing skills. This month we'll be working […]

What: Journal Making with Emergent Arts When: 04/10/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-14 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us and our friends from Emergent Arts to make your very own journal! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by […]

What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 4/11/2024 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required: Instructor Wayne Roberts, 501-525-0670. Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become […]

What: After-school Stories When: 04/11/2024 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 5-10 Sweeten your afternoon trip to the library with stories, a craft, and a snack. This month, we celebrate National Pet Day! Appropriate for ages 5-10.  *Groups by appointment only.

What: Card Game Club When: 04/11/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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.

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Toddler Time When: 04/12/2024 | 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.

What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 04/12/2024 | 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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: Matched […]

What: Painting with Jill When: 04/12/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]

Unfortunately, this program is cancelled. Donna, the GCL Bookmobile will be back to MVH - Family Side on Satuday, May 11 for Painting with Tori. Link to event What: Edible Constellations (Activity) When: Saturday, April 13 | 10 AM Where: Mountain View Heights – Family Side 1010 Illinois St, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 Who: All […]

What: Painting with Tori When: 04/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 3/15 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 […]

What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - April 2024 When: 4/13/24 @ 11:15am (POSTPONED UNTIL 4/13) Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a bi-monthly deep dive into classic and contemporary true crime.  Each meeting will focus on a true crime book, but discussion of podcasts, documentaries, cold cases, and cases in […]