Much more is what can be found at our local library. Jigsaw puzzles, telescopes, audiobooks, and so much more for people of all ages.
By Erin Baber
The mission statement says it best: The Garland County Library connects you to materials, information, and services that promote learning and enjoyment for all ages. We are your Connection Point to the information you need, including books, movies, music, and much more.
But what is much more? much more is movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, audiobooks, Playaway devices, video games, fishing poles, cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, seeds, Halloween costumes, telescopes, internet hotspots, board games, and even Mid-America Science Museum and Garvan Woodland Garden passes.
Much more is programs for kids, teens, and adults. Reading challenges, contests, and prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Garland County Library.
Much more is services like free delivery, curbside pickup, interlibrary loans, and books-by-mail.
Much more is online resources for education and entertainment. Free ebooks and audiobooks to use in your browser or mobile device accessible from anywhere there is internet.
Under the leadership of the library’s new director, Adam Webb, we’ve made a number of positive changes – most notably by joining the growing number of libraries that are going fine-free. But what does this really mean? It means we removed existing overdue fees on our patron’s accounts and stopped charging for late item returns. We do still charge fees for lost or damaged items.
We’ve made other improvements to our circulation policies, which I’ll get into next month in my next installment of “What the Library Can Do For You.”
Learn more about the Library at www.gclibrary.com. Call 501-623-4161, email gcl@gclibrary.com,
or visit the Library in-person at 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, AR, 71901.
Erin Baber is Public Relations Coordinator at the Garland County Library.
