By Paul Kagebein
March 2020 is an incredible time to be a patron of the Garland County Library. The library will be a bustling community center with something to offer for everyone – from being a voting location on March 3rd, to showing free movies, to hosting multiple programs focusing on women to celebrate International Women’s History Month, and more.
The library recently enacted several quality-of-life changes. One of the most exciting is Curbside Pickup. The library has installed signs under the portico. You can drive in, call the number on the sign, and a staff member will bring your holds out to your car. Another improvement is Automatic Renewals. Items will automatically be renewed as long as no one else has a hold on them.
That’s not all. Fines and fees can now be paid online. It’s as simple as logging into your account from the card catalog, and selecting the ‘Pay Now’ button. Don’t forget – the library also has a free app that you can use to manage your account 24/7, from item holds to event registration.
Speaking of events, more programs in March include “A History of the Equal Rights Amendment” by local political activist Hayden Shamel, classical guitarist Peter Fletcher’s Concert on March 12th, “Impression Through Photography,” presented by Eli Vega on March 14th, the Master Gardeners’ next presentation on March 28th, and a presentation about the legacy of Susan B. Anthony on March 30th.
The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.
Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer and movie aficionado at the Garland County. For more information about library collections, hours, special events, programs, or services, visit www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161 or 501-922-4483. Follow the library on Facebook: @GarlandCountyLibrary.
