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: Know It to Grow It: The Hidden Gem of the Ozarks: The Ozark Folk Center’s Heritage Herb Garden
When: 3/9/24 @ 10am
Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library
Who: Ages 18+
No Registration
This program is part of the Garland County Master Gardeners’ Know It to Grow It series. This program will teach about one of Arkansas’ State Parks in Mountain View including its beginning, history, culture, and upcoming events, highlighting the Heritage Herb Garden and its impact on preservation of the Ozark way of life.
What: Magic Tree House Book Club
When: 02/12/2024 | 4:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: 5-9
Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m.
This month’s book is Magic Tree House #29, A Big Day for Baseball. Morgan has sent Jack and Annie back to Brooklyn, New York in 1947 to meet Jackie Robinson and witness a very special baseball game.
Some free copies of the book are available to registered patrons on a first-come, first-served basis.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Magic Tree House Book Club
When: 03/11/2024 | 4:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: 5-9
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
This month’s book is Magic Tree House #15, Viking Ships at Sunrise. The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to a monastery in ancient Ireland–just in time for a Viking attack!
Some free copies of the book are available to registered patrons on a first-come, first-served basis.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Painting with Tori
When: 03/09/2024 | 10:30 AM
Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room
Who: Ages 9-12
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You’ll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. and we will not have time to restart for late participants.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Group visits by appointment only.
What: Homeschool Bingo for Books
When: 03/04/2024 | 2 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: 6-18
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Attention homeschoolers: Come play bingo with us! Winners will get to choose a book from our prize carts!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Teen Glow Egg Hunt
When: 03/22/2024 | 6:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 12-18
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Join us for an after-hours glow-in-the-dark egg hunt in the library! Bring your Easter basket and prepare to get TONS of candy and other fun treats!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: CD & Vinyl Art
When: 03/15/2024 | 4:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 13-18
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Come make some fun art with old CDs and vinyl records!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Shamrock Play-Doh
When: 03/01/2024 | 4:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 12-18
Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Do you like to squish and play with play doh? Make your own DIY play doh at the library.
Wear old clothes that you don’t mind to get a little messy!
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Drop-In Activity: Space Food
When: 02/28/2024 | 4-5 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 12 & under
Drop in the children’s department between 4 and 5 to make an imaginative contraption from whimsical materials for keeping and serving astronaut food in zero gravity. This program is sponsored by the Public Library Innovation Exchange (PLIX).
For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. *Groups by appointment only.
