What: Hot Springs: Trials and Triumphs of a Resort City
When: June 15, 2023, at 12:30 pm
Where: Coronado Community Center Auditorium, 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village, AR
Who: All Ages
No Registration
This program is sponsored by the Garland County Library, Coronado Center Library, and Garland County Historical Society.
Join Garland County Historical Society Executive Director, Liz Robbins, at the Coronado Center Auditorium for her presentation “Hot Springs: Trials and Triumphs of a Resort City”. She will provide a brief overview of Hot Springs during its heyday and will conduct a Q&A session afterwards. If you are a new member of the community, or want to know more about Hot Springs, this program is for you!
About the presenter:
Executive Director Liz Robbins is a native of Hot Springs, Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BSE in Education and from New Mexico Highlands University with an MA in English and history. Liz taught English for thirty-seven years, the last twenty-six at Lakeside High School in Hot Springs. Since 2007, Liz has been the executive director of the Garland County Historical Society, and she is the editor of its yearly journal, The Record. She is a past board member of the Arkansas State Archives.
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village
When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September
Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR
Who: All Ages
No Registration
The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library’s booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings like the Fun Stuff Collection, and more!
What: Green Market of Hot Springs Village
When: 8am-12pm each Thursday, May-September
Where: Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR
Who: All Ages
No Registration
The Garland County Library will join Green Market vendors each Thursday, May-September. Visit the library’s booth to get your library card, talk about library services, discover unique offerings like the Fun Stuff Collection, and more!
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 Garland County Library will join Farmers Market vendors each Saturday during the Main Season, May-October. Visit the library’s booth to 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.
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: AARP Smart Driver Course
When: 5/25/2022 @ 12:30pm – 5pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP.
This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance.* Plus, safer driving can save you more than just money. The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
Additionally, you’ll learn:
-Important facts about the effects of medication on driving.
-How to reduce driver distractions.
-How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car.
-Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes and new technology found in cars today.
-Techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.
-Age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate.
*Upon completion, you will receive a completion certification and you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. Other restrictions may apply. Consult your agent for details.
What: City of Hot Springs Free Tree Event
When: Tuesday, April 25th, 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone
Where: In-Person
Who: All Ages
No Registration
To celebrate Arbor Day, the City of Hot Springs Urban Forestry & Stormwater Divisions will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings in the Garland County Library’s parking lot.
Bald Cypress, Persimmon, Red Mulberry seedlings will be given while supplies last.
Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library’s auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month!
What: Free Tree Friday
When: Friday, April 7, 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. or until seedlings are gone
Where: In-Person
Who: All Ages
No Registration
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings in the Garland County Library’s parking lot.
Species will vary by location, all seedlings will be native Arkansas hardwoods.
Species information will be updated if available.
What: Ukulele Club
When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up.
Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby.
No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club. Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up.
What: Ukulele Club
When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up.
Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby.
No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club. Registration Required; email jdryden@gclibrary.com to sign up.
