Garland County Library offers free events for all ages, including educational classes and seminars; concerts and plays; storytimes and book clubs; and more. Here are April’s new or unique programs and a few future events to put notes on the calendar:
April programs:
- Magic the Gathering Meetup | Every Other Tuesday | 2 PM | Ages 18+
- A tabletop card game where every player has a unique deck that they use to battle against other opponents.
- Boggle Tournament | 4/5/23 | 2 PM | Registration Required | Ages 18+ to compete
- Prizes are awarded to the top three scoring players.
- Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Visit | 4/8/23 | 1:30 PM | Ages 12 & Under
- Mr. Brett Doesn’t Know Anime | 4/11/23 | 4 PM | Registration Required | Ages 13-18
- Watch Hunter x Hunter and school Teen Librarian Mr. Brett on it.
- Human Connection: A Speedfriending Experience | 4/25/23 | 12 PM | Registration Required | Ages 18+
- Make one-on-one connections with fellow library users who come from all walks of life and experiences.
Save the dates for the following events:
- Garland County Library Community Garden and Park Grand Opening | 6/10/23 | Time TBA | Everyone Welcome
- The Library celebrates the official opening of the park and community garden.
- Hot Springs Book Festival: Read the Natural State | 5/26-27/23
- The second annual Hot Springs Book Festival brings together authors, books, and nature. Various speakers.
- SRP | 6/1-7/31/23
- All ages can win prizes for reading and listening to books throughout June and July. More information will be available at www.gclibrary.com/srp soon.
Some programs require advance registration due to limited space or supplies. Visit the calendar tab at www.gclibrary.com for more information and to register. The Garland County Library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Learn more about the library and its services at www.gclibrary.com or by calling 501-623-4161.
