By Paul Kagebein
February at the Garland County Library offers the usual large number of exciting programs, contests, and services to the community. There are, however, also some exciting changes that will be announced this month as well.
The thoughtful volunteers from the AARP will return to the library to provide their annual free tax filing for the public. This starts February 3 and runs Monday thru Friday through April 15. Help is provided on a first come, first serve basis, and will require certain identification, proof of income, and other paperwork in order to assist you. Please contact the library or visit our website for hours. You can also find a list of necessary items to bring.
On Friday, February 14, the library is hosting a Library Lovers’ Month Celebration Party from 10am-12pm. Everyone is invited to visit the library this morning to enjoy some refreshments, giveaways, and live music by local performer Ricko Donovan. They will also be taking this opportunity to publicly announce some major future changes coming to the library – hear them first by being present, or follow them on social media.
Several other quality February programs are scheduled, including a class on Japanese Language & Calligraphy on Feb. 15, the second installment of the incredibly popular Arkansas Highlands Folk Project on Feb. 25, and Master Gardeners: The Living Art of Bonsai on Feb. 26.
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.
