By Paul Kagebein
With the unpredictability of Arkansas weather, it’s too soon to say if there will be May flowers, but it’s not too soon to highlight all of the major events happening at the Garland County Library next month!
On the evening of Friday, May 10th, in partnership with the Garland County Cooperative Extension Service, the library is hosting Family Fitness Night. More than a dozen health-promoting activities, both indoor and outdoor, will be available for kids and adults of all ages and fitness levels. A smoothie-making exercise bike, table tennis, sports trivia, jump rope, and potential prizes await those who attend.
Can you spell better than a fifth grader? On Tuesday, May 14th, the library is hosting a free Adult Spelling Bee, sure to challenge all of the self-proclaimed wordsmiths in the community. Rules are modified to be a more casual version of the famous Scripps National Bee that students compete in every year. No participant will go home empty-handed – even those who can’t spell “dictionary.”
There are many other May programs to look forward to. May 2nd’s Local Author Day will feature meet and greets and book signings with over 25 local authors. May 18th’s Job Fair will feature several prominent local businesses looking to hire potential employees. May 25th’s Beekeeping 101 is a free intro to the topic, courtesy of Bemis Honey Bee Farm. It has become a cliché at this point, but it remains true: The GCL has something for everyone.
Visit www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161 or 501-922-4483 for information about special events, library collections, or library services. The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.
Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer at the Garland County Library. He likes contributing to his hometown of Hot Springs by day and thinking of ways to do so by night. He also likes good food and good movies, but who doesn’t?
