GCL staff member, Courtney, preps materials for an upcoming library program.
By Erin Baber
Summer is here, and that means one thing at the Garland County Library – it’s time for the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP)! The SRP begins on Saturday, May 31, with a huge kickoff party with games, food, activities, prizes, and pure joy. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the beginning of summer reading at the Garland County Library.
HOW THE SRP WORKS
Step 1: Beginning May 31, pick up a paper reading tracker from the Library or print one from www.gclibrary.com/srp.
Step 2: Set a daily reading goal. This can be anything – 10 minutes a day to 10 pages a day.
Step 3: Color a space for each day you meet your reading goal.
Step 4: Take the tracker to the Library to pick up a small prize and a ticket for every 10 days you read.
Step 5: Enter tickets in raffle boxes for a chance to win special prizes.
Step 6: Turn in completed trackers for an extra raffle ticket.
*The SRP ends on July 31. All prizes must be picked up by noon on Saturday, August 16.
JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
Every month has special programs at the Garland County Library, but summer programs are truly top-notch. The following events coming up in June are worth an extra look:
– Garvan Woodland Gardens Book Trail – use your GCLibrary card for free access to Garvan Woodland Gardens all month long. Be sure to check out the Book Trail and stroll the garden while enjoying the book, Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees, by Cathy Melvin.
– Sunday Studio, Arts for Adults – Join GCL staff member Adela for a different weekly Crafternoon on Sundays beginning at 2 PM. It’s free to attend, but supplies are available on a first-come basis.
– There are dozens of programs for kids and teens – including Coloring Club, Embroidery Camp, Tabletop Gaming, Book Character Bingo, and so many more.
– Find a complete list of programs at www.calendar.gclibrary.com.
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! 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. Visit the Library in person at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs or find us on the road in our Bookmobile!
For information about your community connection point, visit www.gclibrary.com and follow the Library on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Erin Baber is Library Marketing Manager at the Garland County Library.
