What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 12/10/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Recommended
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 of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience is necessary. New participants will be guided in the workshop process.
This program is free and open to all fiction-writing adults, from beginners to published authors, who want to sharpen their fiction writing skills and participate in a nurturing artistic community.
Chanan earned her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and her BA in Professional & Technical Writing from UALR. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with other Garland County writers.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday,11/12/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Recommended
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 of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience is necessary. New participants will be guided in the workshop process.
This program is free and open to all fiction-writing adults, from beginners to published authors, who want to sharpen their fiction writing skills and participate in a nurturing artistic community.
Chanan earned her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and her BA in Professional & Technical Writing from UALR. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with other Garland County writers.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 10/08/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Recommended
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 of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience is necessary. New participants will be guided in the workshop process.
This program is free and open to all fiction-writing adults, from beginners to published authors, who want to sharpen their fiction writing skills and participate in a nurturing artistic community.
Chanan earned her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and her BA in Professional & Technical Writing from UALR. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with other Garland County writers.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 09/10/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Recommended
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 of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience is necessary. New participants will be guided in the workshop process.
This program is free and open to all fiction-writing adults, from beginners to published authors, who want to sharpen their fiction writing skills and participate in a nurturing artistic community.
Chanan earned her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and her BA in Professional & Technical Writing from UALR. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with other Garland County writers.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 07/09/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Recommended
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 of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience is necessary. New participants will be guided in the workshop process.
This program is free and open to all fiction-writing adults, from beginners to published authors, who want to sharpen their fiction writing skills and participate in a nurturing artistic community.
Chanan earned her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and her BA in Professional & Technical Writing from UALR. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with other Garland County writers.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday,06/11/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Recommended
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 of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience is necessary. New participants will be guided in the workshop process.
This program is free and open to all fiction-writing adults, from beginners to published authors, who want to sharpen their fiction writing skills and participate in a nurturing artistic community.
Chanan earned her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and her BA in Professional & Technical Writing from UALR. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with other Garland County writers.
What: Bookmobile Book Club
When: Wednesday, May 29th @ 1pm
Where: Mountain View Heights – Tower, 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Who: Adults 18+
Registration Required
Join Greg and James for the Bookmobile Book Club at the MVH Tower. The featured title in May is Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Copies will be available during bookmobile visits. Book Club participants will have an opportunity to win an Android tablet!!
Bookmobile Book Club sites rotate each month, so stay tuned for announcements.
Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights – Tower from 12pm-2pm on every second and fourth Wednesday each month. Services offered will include:
- Holds pickup
- Returns
- Browsable collection of books, movies, shows and fun stuff
- A couple of GCL staff ready to discuss GCL and available services
What: Three Art Springs Show
When: 4/30/24 @ 6pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration, Seating is first come/first serve
Three Art Springs is a simultaneous production of painting, poetry, and music in synchronized collaboration to express the grandeur of the arts.
The Artist…… Marlene Gremillion
“Creating with my hands is a love of mine that I find relaxing and fulfilling. There is an inner need to always create.” Marlene is well known in and out of artistic circles not only in Arkansas, but also in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. Since 1992 her work has been accepted in numerous national art shows and has garnered many awards. She has spread her knowledge of art through numerous workshops including The National Parks Community College Continuing Ed Program as well as The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. A member of many art organizations, she is past president of the Artists’ Workshop Gallery in Hot Springs.
The Poet…. Kai Coggin
Kai is a widely published poet, teaching artist, and author of four books of poetry, most recently Mining For Stardust. Additionally she is a Master Naturalist, a teen mentor for Write Girl and host of the longest running consecutive weekly open mic series in the country….Wednesday Night Poetry. Awards include, among others, “Best Poet” in Arkansas by the Arkansas Times, 2021 Governors Arts Award, and being named Poet Laureate of Hot Springs.
The Musician…. Charlie Mink
Charlie, a Mountain Dulcimer Player, is the co-founder and manager of The Celtic Breeze Band. He is a former contract musician with the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, AR and taught Dulcimer in the Stone County School System Music Roots Program. He teaches Mountain Dulcimer individual and group workshops. He has four CDs to his credit and can be seen and heard playing the Olden Gray Dulcimer at various locations around Hot Springs.
This program is a collaboration with Arts & The Park 2024.
What: Disney Lorcana Play & Trade Meetup
When: 5/14/24 @ 3-5pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration is not required.
Players and collectors Disney Lorcana are welcome to bring their collections and decks to trade and play with others.
What: Estate Planning for Non-titled Property
When: 3/24/24 @1pm
Where: Library Auditorium
Who: Ages 18+
No registration required
Estate Planning for Non-Titled Property is for items such as jewelry, furniture, and family photographs are not typically covered by wills. Planning ahead for the distribution or liquidation of personal property can help your family know your wishes and prevent friction during an emotional time.
Presenter Sarah Fendley is a lawyer with Stan Miller Law, focusing on Elder Law and Estate and Business Planning.
This program is presented by the Garland County Extension Service and the Garland County Extension Homemakers Council. Along with the subject topics, participants can learn more about the opportunities for community service, leadership development, life-long learning and all of the fun that being a member of EHC presents!
