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: Musical Art Form Series: The Garrett Sisters When: 8/18/24 @ 2:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration The Musical Art Form Series is a collaboration between the Jackson House & Garland  County Library. The programs are diverse, showcasing the musical talents of the Central Arkansas musical community including Jazz, Classical, Traditional, Blues, American […]

What: Polymer Clay Crafts When: 08/18/24| 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and will begin on 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Register for a fun and creative polymer clay craft with Ms. Adela. We will be making incense holders for long stick incense or cone incense that you will choose. You'll […]

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: 08/19/2024 | 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: Storied Legacies: Ben & Jerry When: 8/20/2024 | 12:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn about a new historic figure each month.  Learn about their legacy, eat snacks, and make a craft. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]

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: Preschool Storytime: Dogs When: 08/21/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about dogs! Group visits by appointment only.

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, stops by for service visits at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 12:30 PM […]

What: Drop-In Activity: Paper Planes When: 08/21/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Drop by the library between 4 and 5:00 pm to explore basic and advanced paper plane-building in our auditorium. First come, first served. Groups by appointment only.

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 08/21/2024 | 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 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, drums, and vocals, and perform songs from classic rock […]

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: 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: Board Game Club When: 08/22/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Come play board games with us! Group visits by appointment only.

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: Toddler Time When: 08/23/2024 | 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: Bookmobile Visit at The Hamilton When: 1 PM - 2 PM (or as long as it takes!) Where: The Hamilton Apts, 200 Modern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits The Hamilton Apartments on Friday, August 23rd at 1 PM until 2-ish. Available services include: Library […]

What: Squishmallow Canvas Painting When: 08/23/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you love squishmallows? We do too!  Join us to make a fun painting of a squishmallow character!  All supplies provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to […]

What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM, 4th Saturday of each month Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc's Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]