Garland County Library’s young reader Jones, enjoys last year’s summer reading program kickoff party.
By Erin Baber
Preparations for the huge, annual Summer Reading Program are well underway, but that hasn’t slowed down the Librarians at the Garland County Library. They’ve planned another month full of unmissable events. Find out about it all at www.gclibrary.com.
MAGICAL CREATURES NIGHT | Fri | May 9 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM | All Ages
The magic returns this spring with one of our favorite all-ages events! Magical Creatures Night promises to be a fairy-filled night of fun complete with a unicorn carriage ride, a ballet performance of The Sleeping Beauty by the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company, exclusive Reading Dragons cards, and photos with a fairy from Mystical Mayhem Productions.
UKULELE CLUB | Mon | May 12 & Mon | May 19 | 4 PM | 18+
Longtime Library Public Services Specialist Jill Dryden leads this bi-monthly ukulele meetup. Whether you’re new to the ukulele or a seasoned strummer, this musical social club is just the right vibe. All sorts and abilities are welcome.
INKHEARTS FICTION WRITERS WORKSHOP
Tues | May 13 | 6 PM | 18+
Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss craft-related topics and workshop fiction selections submitted by members of the group. No prior experience required, and new participants will be guided in the workshop process.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF PARTY
Sat | May 31 | 10 AM – 12 PM | All Ages
The end of May means one thing at the Garland County Library – SUMMER READING TIME! Join all your favorite librarians and library workers for the annual SRP Kickoff Party! Celebrate the beginning of it all with a massive party full of games, food, activities, prizes, and joy!
BOOKMOBILE | Multiple Visits Monthly
Donna the Bookmobile hits the road multiple times weekly to spread book love all around Garland County. May’s visits include Artfully Baked and Brewed Coffee Shop in HSV, Mountain Pine USPS, McAuley Senior Center, Levi Towers, HS Farmers Market, and more!
More information about everything mentioned above, as well as the thousands of other services and offerings from the Library, can be found online at www.gclibrary.com. Or, better yet, just come visit us! Find us at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs or on the road in our Bookmobile!. An active GCLibrary card is not required to attend Library programs.
The Garland County Library provides free library services to over 100,000 Hot Springs and Garland County residents. For information about your community connection point, visit www.gclibrary.com and follow the Library on Facebook: Garland County Library, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Erin Baber is Library Marketing Manager at the Garland County Library.
