By Paul Kagebein
The Garland County Library welcomes the month of December and says farewell to the year of 2019 with an array of neatly-packaged, festive programming.
The library will be an essential stop in the community for live holiday music performances all month long. The latest Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert is on Wednesday, December 11th @ 6pm, with a showcase of the bebop style of jazz as made famous by Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
The next week has two concerts, one of which is David Perry’s Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 17th @ 6pm. Perry is an acclaimed classical guitarist and vocalist, with an eclectic mix of styles. Finally, the library’s very own staff members will perform for you in the annual Andy and the Dandies Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 18th @ 1pm. Refreshments are served.
Another highlight in December is an extra special edition of the long-running, free Bingo for Books program, on Tuesday, December 17th @ 1pm, the same day as David Perry’s concert. December features a $100 (gift card) grand prize, cover-all round at the end, and free refreshments. Registration is required.
Also noteworthy is the Christmas Bird Count Training on Sunday, December 8th @ 1pm. Skilled Garland County Audubon Society president Jerry Butler will train attendees about the annual bird census. Amateur birdwatchers and nature lovers who just want to learn skills for their personal use are welcome to attend as well. Registration is required.
Visit the library online at www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161 or 501-922-4483 for information about special events, library collections, or library services. The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.
