No peeking! Take a chance on a Blind Date with a Book and unwrap a surprise story you just might fall for.
By Annie Gerber
This February, the Garland County Library invites readers of all ages to fall in love with something new through its popular Blind Date event taking place all month long.
Blind Date with a Book offers a fun and adventurous way to discover your next great read. Carefully selected books are wrapped in paper, hiding their covers and titles, and labeled only with a few intriguing clues about the story inside. Patrons choose a “mystery date,” check it out, and unwrap their book at home—no judging by the cover allowed. Read it, rate it, and return it with a filled-out date card for a chance to win prizes.
February Library Events You’re Sure to Fall in Love With:
SAT | FEB 7 – Bring Your Kid(s) To The Library Day!
Children LOVE the Library! Bring them by between 8 AM and 1 PM for special drop-in stories and crafts
All Month Long – Kids Take & Make: Woven Hearts
Stop by the children’s department to pick up a woven heart craft kit to take home and make. Kits are available during February only. For ages 12 & under. One kit per child.
MON | FEB 8 – Preschool Storytime: Valentine’s Day
Cute stories and crafts for ages 3-5.
FRI | FEB 13 – Singles Book Club
Lonely hearts are invited to join us as we host our first-ever “Singles Book Club” on Friday, February 13, aka Valentine’s Eve, from 6-7 PM. Patrons can pick a book from the Blind Date Display in the library and read it by the 13th. We will meet and discuss who you went on a date with, what you talked about, and if you would take that author back out for another “date.”
Wanna Know More? Visit us at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, call us at 501-623-4161, or explore our website at www.gclibrary.com.
Annie Gerber is the Marketing Coordinator at the Garland County Library.
