What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program
When: 10 AM – 11:30 AM, 4th Saturday of each month
Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Who: All Ages
No Registration
Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc’s Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on the fourth Saturday of each month. Please visit The Giving Team, Inc’s Facebook page for more information about the organization and program. Available services include:
- Holds pickup
- Returns
- Browsable collection of books, movies, shows, and fun stuff
- A pair of GCL staff ready to discuss GCL and available services
What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program
When: 10 AM – 11:30 AM, May 18
Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Who: All Ages
No Registration
Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc’s Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, May 18. Please visit The Giving Team, Inc’s Facebook page for more information about the organization and program. Available services include:
- Holds pickup
- Returns
- Browsable collection of books, movies, shows, and fun stuff
- A pair of GCL staff ready to discuss GCL and available services
What: An Introduction to Route 66, America’s Most Famous Highway
When: 4/16/24 @ 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 will discuss the what, where, why, and how of this country’s most storied highway, U.S. 66, as heralded in Drew Knowles’ Route 66 Adventure Handbook. Ride shotgun as Drew and his photographs take you on an armchair adventure featuring some of the most iconic sights along what has been called “America’s Main Street” and “The Mother Road,” stretching from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California.
Drew Knowles is a writer, photographer, and veteran of dozens and dozens of road trips throughout the United States. In addition to Route 66 Adventure Handbook, he is the author of Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia, and many articles.
What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program
When: 10 AM – 11:30 AM, 4st Saturday of each month
Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Who: All Ages
No Registration
Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc’s Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on the fourth Saturday of each month. Please visit The Giving Team, Inc’s Facebook page for more information about the organization and program. Available services include:
- Holds pickup
- Returns
- Browsable collection of books, movies, shows, and fun stuff
- A pair of GCL staff ready to discuss GCL and available services
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
When: 11/7/23 @ 1pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy, and promote interest and understanding. This series is hosted by Arkansas Master Naturalist and Hot Springs Village Stargazer Jerry Simmons, with assistance from fellow HSV Stargazers Brian Brengle and Jay Williams.
The “Introduction to Astronomy” program schedule includes the following installments:
1. Tue, Aug 1 – The Solar System – How, What, Why, When, and Where
2. Tue, Sep 5 – Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
3. Tue, Oct 3 – Partial Eclipse Preparedness Program (Partial Eclipse is 10/14/23)
4. Tue, Nov 7 – Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
5. Tue, Dec 5 – Deep Sky Objects – Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars
6. Tue, Jan 2 – Planning and Observing – Using Binoculars and Telescopes
7. Tue, Feb 6 – Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
8. Tue, Mar 12 – Total Eclipse Preparedness Program (for the “Big” Eclipse on 4/8/24)
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Partial Eclipse Preparedness Program
When: 10/3/23 @ 1pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy. and promote interest and understanding. This series is hosted by Arkansas Master Naturalist and Hot Springs Village Stargazer Jerry Simmons, with assistance from fellow HSV Stargazers Brian Brengle and Jay Williams.
The “Introduction to Astronomy” program schedule includes the following installments:
1. Tue, Aug 1 – The Solar System – How, What, Why, When, and Where
2. Tue, Sep 5 – Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
3. Tue, Oct 3 – Partial Eclipse Preparedness Program (Partial Eclipse is 10/14/23)
4. Tue, Nov 7 – Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
5. Tue, Dec 5 – Deep Sky Objects – Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars
6. Tue, Jan 2 – Planning and Observing – Using Binoculars and Telescopes
7. Tue, Feb 6 – Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
8. Tue, Mar 12 – Total Eclipse Preparedness Program (for the “Big” Eclipse on 4/8/24)
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
When: 9/5/23 @ 1pm
Where: In-Person
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy, and promote interest and understanding. This series is hosted by Arkansas Master Naturalist and Hot Springs Village Stargazer Jerry Simmons, with assistance from fellow HSV Stargazers Brian Brengle and Jay Williams.
The “Introduction to Astronomy” program schedule includes the following installments:
1. Tue, Aug 1 – The Solar System – How, What, Why, When, and Where
2. Tue, Sep 5 – Constellations – It’s All “Greek” to Me
3. Tue, Oct 3 – Partial Eclipse Preparedness Program (Partial Eclipse is 10/14/23)
4. Tue, Nov 7 – Stars – In the Beginning, and Why We Are All Star Stuff
5. Tue, Dec 5 – Deep Sky Objects – Nebulas, Galaxies, Clusters, and Double Stars
6. Tue, Jan 2 – Planning and Observing – Using Binoculars and Telescopes
7. Tue, Feb 6 – Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
8. Tue, Mar 12 – Total Eclipse Preparedness Program (for the “Big” Eclipse on 4/8/24)
What: Growing Up at the Majestic Hotel
When: 4/18/23 @ 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, with an additional sponsor this month – the Gateway Community Association.
Guest speaker and Hot Springs native Lisa Goodwin shares a unique childhood in a Hot Springs landmark—the Majestic Hotel. Her father, Leo Wolfe, was general manager from 1954-1982. Lisa Goodwin has worked for the Arkansas Department of Parks and the Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission.
What: Writing Five Minute Memoirs for Joy and Healing
When: May 5th, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
Registration Required
In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.
Join local author Dr. Millie Gore Lancaster for a 3-hour writing workshop teaching the skills to write your memoirs in a simplistic way. This is a hands-on workshop and not a lecture. Millie is a published author as well as the Program Director for the Hot Springs Village Writer’s Club. Participants should bring their own preferred writing supplies and prepare for an interactive experience in small groups led by Millie Lancaster.
The goal of this workshop is to help participants leave an effective and interesting written account of their life for joy and healing.
For more information about Arts & The Park 2023, visit the official website here:
Arts & The Park 2023
What: All Things Fiber: Stitching Soothes the Soul
When: May 4th, 9am – 5pm
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
No registration required
In collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the Garland County Library will be the host venue for several programs that are part of the Arts & The Park 2023 festival.
This special edition of All Things Fiber will showcase an exhibition from several local fiber artists on Thursday, May 4th from 9 AM-5 PM at the Garland County Library. This year’s theme is “Stitching Soothes the Soul” and is a pop-in event. Techniques include embroidery, weaving, quilting, fabric manipulation, with spinning and yarn creations. If you love fiber and textiles, you will enjoy seeing the wide variety of creative handwork on display from the talented ladies of ‘kindred spirits.’ All Things Fiber meets weekly at the library on Thursday mornings from 9-11:30.
For more information about Arts & The Park 2023, visit the official website here:
Arts & The Park 2023
