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: Homeschool Geography Club: Vietnam
When: 02/08/2024| 10 AM-12 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: 7-13
Registration is required and will begin on 1/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from a different country!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list!
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: Perceptions of Color: Livestream of Voices of Elaine: The 1919 Arkansas Massacre and Its Ongoing Impact
When: Saturday, February 4 @ 1:00pm
Where: Livestreamed for free at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary
Who: 18+
As part of the Perceptions of Color series, the Garland County Library will livestream the keynote speaker and Q&A panel portion of the “Voices of Elaine: The 1919 Arkansas Massacre and Its Ongoing Impact” program. The event will be hosted in-person at the Hot Springs Central Theatre. This livestream version is free, but for in-person ticket purchases or more information, visit voicesofelainehs.org. The in-person program will feature a screening of the 2022 documentary film We Have Just Begun and box lunch prior to the keynote speaker.
The keynote speaker is the honorable Wendell Griffen, circuit court judge and pastor. This will be followed by a panel of Elaine residents who are descendants of those who lost their lives in the fall of 1919.
What: America’s Art Form Concert: “The Harp: Today and Throughout Music History”
When: 2/8/22 @6pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration Required, Free to the Public
Alisa Coffey, Principal Harpist with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO), will be the guest at the Garland County Library as part of the ongoing music series collaboration with the Hot Springs Jazz Society.
As part of the evening concert, Alisa will provide insight into the workings of the harp, its tuning, its construction, how it is played, and how the harp has been used in the past and its use in music today.
Alisa has been Principal Harpist with the ASO since 2011. She has been featured as soloist with the orchestra several times and will again be featured in the upcoming ASO season. In addition to her work with the ASO, Alisa performs regularly with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, the Baton Rouge Symphony, and the Shreveport Symphony. Alisa is a sought-after teacher, working with students at the Little Rock School of the Arts, Hendrix College, and the University of Arkansas. She is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Northern Texas.
What: Nerd History 101: Dungeons and Dragons
When: 03/13/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 13-18
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
With D&D popularity at an all-time high and a movie on the way, now’s a great time to come learn about the history of the ‘World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game!” See how it started in some nerd’s basement (because of course it did!) and grew into a worldwide phenomena, then almost went bankrupt after a moral panic, and came back strong in the modern age!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Group visits by appointment only.
What: American Girl: Maryellen
When: 02/18/2023 | 2 PM
Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room
Who: Ages 7-12
Registration is required and begins on 1/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Nonfiction Stories
When: 03/09/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room
Who: Ages 5-10
Join in to listen to some nonfiction picture books and do a related craft-ivity on our subject! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies.
*Group visits by appointment only.
What: Nonfiction Stories
When: 02/17/2023 | 4 PM
Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room
Who: Ages 5-10
Join in to listen to some nonfiction picture books and do a related craft-ivity on our subject! Subjects range from science, art, history, and biographies.
*Group visits by appointment only.
