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: Garland Gamers When: 08/04/2024 | 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: Fiction Writers Café When: 08/05/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]

What: Non-Profit Fair 2024 When: 08/06/2024 | 12 to 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages No Registration for Public Representatives from local non-profits should contact GCL Adult Services Specialist Paul Kagebein at pkagebein@gclibrary.com to register. A limited number of spaces will be available. The Garland County Library's Non-Profit Fair returns on Tuesday, […]

To raise funds for the Garland County Library's remodel and expansion project, GCL+, Library staff will host a series of fundraiser events! Saturday, June 1st | 8-9:30 AM | Weeded Books Bag Sale Wednesday, June 5th | 10 AM - 12 PM  | Bake Sale Tuesday, July 9th | 10 AM - 12 PM | […]

What: Hot Springs Civic Arkansas Listening Session When: Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30pm Where: In-person at Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Civic Arkansas is the Rockefeller Institute’s initiative to improve the civic health of Arkansas by leveraging a network of civic organizations across the state and empowering communities and citizens to practice collaborative […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]

What: Sumo Storytime presented by Hot Springs Sister City program When: 08/07/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome This event will include a story about Japanese culture and sumo wrestling. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet Yama, a renowned sumo wrestler and cultural ambassador. Meet Yama: A Sumo […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM, […]

What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M.  & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th […]

What: Dungeon Master Society When: 08/07/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]

What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]

What: Homeschool Geography Club: Samoa & American Samoa When: 08/08/24 | 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-13 Registration is required and begins 7/15 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 that country! […]

What: Back to Homeschool Bash When: 08/08/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Homeschool families, please join us on August 8th for our annual Back-to-Homeschool Bash. Connect with other homeschoolers, play educational games, and learn about library programs and resources that you can use to enrich your school year.

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Celebration When: 08/09/24| 10 AM-12PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Come celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with us and the U.S. Forest Service. Meet Smokey and take a photo with him! Group visits by appointment only.

Crafturday Club - August 2024 (Candles) When: 8/10/24 @ 10:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Crafturday Club meets monthly on the second Saturday. Come hang out and make this months craft! Craft materials are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own materials to use. Supplies are available on a first […]

What: American Girl: Kit Kittredge When: 08/10/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack!   If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to […]