What: SkyDome Planetarium
When: 03/21/2024 | 12-5 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: All ages
Explore the wonders of the night sky with the Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium!
Shows every hour beginning at noon–last show begins at 5pm.
Space is limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
What: STEAM Team: Planets
When: 02/29/2024 | 4:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 7-12
Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Let’s explore the planets in our galaxy! We will take a look at each unique planet and create a diorama of our solar system.
STEAM Team is a recurring program focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math subjects. We eat snacks, play games, explore information, conduct experiments, and do activities.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: STEAM Team: Spaceships
When: 01/25/2024 | 4:30 PM
Where: Garland County Library
Who: Ages 7-12
Registration is required and begins 12/15 at 9:00 a.m.
Let’s explore binary code! We will take a look at what it is, and how it works, and craft a coded message in a candy cane.
STEAM Team is a recurring program focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math subjects. We eat snacks, play games, explore information, conduct experiments, and do activities.
If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
What: Introduction to Astronomy: Virtual Astronomy – Using Skymaps and Stellarium
When: 2/6/24 @ 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)