What: Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
When: 3/1/2024 @ 2:00-4:00
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration is not required.
Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to attend. All craft materials are provided. Supplies are available on a first come first served basis.
(Friday) 3/1 – Ribbon Carrot Sign
What: More Stories to Tell: African-American Bathhouse Employees and Their Contributions to Hot Springs’ History
When: 1/23/24 @ 12pm
Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary
Who: 18+
No Registration
This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library.
This program spotlights African-American bathhouse employees–ordinary men and women who participated in extraordinary moments in American history. HSNP Ranger Dr. Dan Chmill chronicles a few of their amazing stories, stories uncovered this year by staff members at Hot Springs National Park.
What: Know It to Grow It: The Hidden Gem of the Ozarks: The Ozark Folk Center’s Heritage Herb Garden
When: 3/9/24 @ 10am
Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration
This program is part of the Garland County Master Gardeners’ Know It to Grow It series. This program will teach about one of Arkansas’ State Parks in Mountain View including its beginning, history, culture, and upcoming events, highlighting the Heritage Herb Garden and its impact on preservation of the Ozark way of life.
Bookmobile Book Club is rescheduled for February 21
What: Bookmobile Book Club: hosted at the McAuley Senior Center
When: 10am-11am, Wednesday, February 21
Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Who: Adults
Registration Required
GCLers Greg and James host the first iteration of the Bookmobile Book Club at the McAuley Center. The official Bookmobile Book Club book is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, written by Kim Michele Richardson. Bookmobile Book Club sites rotate each month, so stay tuned for announcements.
Copies will be available during bookmobile stops at the McAuley Center.
Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday each month. Services offered will include:
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – January 2024
When: 1/20/24 @ 11:15 am
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
The “Have Book, Will Travel” book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common interests. There are a limited number of free copies of the book available at the library for those who register on a first come basis. Pick up your copy early before the book club!
In January, we will meet and discuss Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 08/13/22 @ 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, 05/14/22 @ 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, 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 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, 03/12/22 @ 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 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, 02/13/22 @ 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 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.