What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – January 2023
When: 1/21/23 @ 12pm
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 The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune.
According to the publisher’s description, “The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.”
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
When: Tuesday, 05/09/22 @ 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, 06/13/22 @ 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, 02/21/22 @ 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, 03/14/22 @ 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, 04/11/22 @ 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: Fantasy Book Club
When: 01/30/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 8-12
Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Title: A Tale of Two Castles– Gail Carson Levine
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Scribes of Prydain
When: 01/23/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 10-12
Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m.
This program is part book club, part fiction writing club. We’ll read from The Book of Three, by Lloyd Alexander and use it as a jumping off point to tell our own stories.
This month we’ll focus on the little stuff. Which details do your readers want or need, and which ones would they rather you left out?
Whether you prefer to write your story down in words or are more comfortable telling it through paint, clay, acting, or some other way, all kinds of storytellers are welcome.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Magic Tree House Book Club
When: 01/24/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: 5-9
Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Merlin and Morgan le Fey are missing, and it’s up to Jack and Annie to find them. Travel in the library’s new tree house to the icy Land-Behind-the-Clouds and enjoy a wintery snack.
We’ll talk about Merlin Missions book #4, Winter of the Ice Wizard. The first ten registrants will receive a copy of the book.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Magic Tree House Book Club
When: 12/12/2022 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: 5-9
Registration is required and begins 11/15 at 9:00 a.m.
The Magic Tree House is back! Journey to Camelot in the library’s brand new tree house and enjoy medieval-themed snacks in King Arthur’s court.
We’ll talk about Merlin Missions book #1, Christmas in Camelot. The first ten registrants will receive a copy of the book.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
