What: AARP Smart Driver Course
When: 3/31/2022 @ 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: America’s Art Form Concert: “Improvisation, the Essence of Jazz”
When: 3/8/22 @6pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration Required, Free to the Public
March’s program, “Improvisation, the Essence of Jazz”, will feature Henderson State University’s Dr. Rick Dimond on keyboards and key musical students Julius Carcamo on sax and bass, Austin Murberger on guitar and bass and Kiki Valdivia on acoustic and electric violin.
The Jazz Society scholarship program continues to send music students to jazz summer camp and present jazz education in local communities, including the free outdoor JazzFest on Labor Day weekend.
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 12/12/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room B
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, 11/14/22 @ 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room C & 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. This month, they’ll be discussing the Six Parts of a Scene.
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, 10/10/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room B
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, 09/12/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room B
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, 08/08/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room B
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, 07/18/22 @ 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Where: Library Meeting Room B
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.
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
When: 03/17/2023 @ 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) 03/03 – 3D paper eggs using recycled books.
(Friday) 03/17 – Birdhouse decorating 101
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
When: 03/17/2023 @ 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) 03/03 – 3D paper eggs using recycled books.
(Friday) 03/17 – Birdhouse decorating 101
