What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 01/09/22 @ 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room D
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: 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 Monday when the 3rd Monday is a holiday).
Prizes include various gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores, as well as some gift certificates to the library’s Book Sale Room. All prizes for this program are sponsored by the Friends of the Garland County Library.
As part of the library’s commitment to accessibility, we also have braille bingo cards available to blind and visually-impaired players. Patrons with hearing loss are also supported with numbers appearing on screen.
No registration is required.
What: 2023 Retrospective Video Podcast
When: 12/27/22 @12:00pm
Where: Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
Library staff will look back on the Year that was 2023, and discuss various departed icons, news stories, and pop culture events.
What: Garland County Candidates Forum
When: Tuesday, February 6th, 6PM
Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration
The Garland County Library will host a state and local candidate forum on Tuesday, February 6th. Doors open to the public for meet and greet at 5:30pm, with the forum beginning at 6pm.
All state and local candidates who will be on a Garland County ballot will invited to participate. Candidates will each get 5 minutes of time to give a speech and answer audience questions as they see fit.
Guest moderators will be Sarah Richardson, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of the Ouachitas, and Marsallis Weatherspoon, life member of the Hot Springs N.A.A.C.P. #6013.
Admission is free and open to the public, though seating is limited. This event will also be livestreamed to the Garland County Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
What: International Lego Day with ArkLUG
When: 01/28/2024 | 1-6 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: All ages
Come celebrate International Lego Day at the library! We will have a Lego display built by the Arkansas LEGO Users Group and a free build contest for different age groups.
What: Bingo for Books
When: 3rd Monday of every month (& 1st Wednesday starting in July)
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 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th Monday when the 3rd Monday is a holiday), as well as the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M. starting in July!
Prizes include various gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores, as well as some gift certificates to the library’s Book Sale Room. All prizes for this program are sponsored by the Friends of the Garland County Library.
As part of the library’s commitment to accessibility, we also have braille bingo cards available to blind and visually-impaired players. Patrons with hearing loss are also supported with numbers appearing on screen.
No registration is required.
What: Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
When: 7am-12pm each Saturday during Main Season, May-October
Where: 121 Orange Street
Who: All Ages
No Registration
The GCL Bookmobile goes to the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market each Saturday, through October. Visit us to pick up your holds, get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings like the Fun Stuff Collection, and more!
To visit the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market website, click here.
The see what is happening at the Farmers Market each Saturday, click here.
For more information about the GCL Bookmobile, visit here.
About the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
The Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market is a gathering place for locals and tourists to visit, sip coffee, and savor live local music on Saturday mornings. Shoppers can purchase their weekly produce, meats, eggs and fresh baked goods. The cheerful market vendors also offer seasonal homegrown fresh herbs, plants, flowers, local honey, jams, jellies, spreads and more.
Along with the homemade foods and homegrown plants for sale, the Farmers and Artisans Market provides space for talented local Hot Springs, Arkansas crafters and artisans to sell their original art, hand-crafted jewelry and wood products, homemade clothing, kitchen goods, soaps, tinctures and more.
What: Yoga for Veterans
When: First and Third Friday Monthly, 9:30am
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration
This veteran-focused wellness & fitness program is hosted in collaboration with the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System.
Instructor Chuna Rai-Nelson brings over 40 years of experience teaching different levels of yoga class across VAs in Arkansas.
What: Know It to Grow It: Canning Basics
When: 10/14/23 @ 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
Master Gardener and repeat KITGI presenter Jamie Wilkerson will teach the basics of canning. This overview will include 3 different canners as well as what can and cannot be canned in them. Other key topics will be the effects on canning of altitude and pressure, and the simple tools needed to can at home. Jamie will also demonstrate a quick refrigerator pickle recipe everyone can do at home.
What: Paul Runyan: Golf Hero & Hot Springs Native Son
When: 9/12/23 @ 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.
John Dechant, author of Little Poison: Paul Runyan, Sam Snead, and a Long-Shot Upset at the 1938 PGA Championship, revisits the life and golf career of two-time PGA Champion Paul Runyan, a native of Hot Springs.
