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Ornament Night at the Library Will Be Here Soon! 

November 9, 2026

Patrons create holiday ornaments at Ornament Night at the Garland County Library.  By Annie Gerber Join the Garland County Library for our annual Ornament Night on Friday, December 4, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Ornament Night is a festive evening where creativity, snacks, and Santa all share the spotlight.  Guests of every age are invited to settle in at various craft tables and make holiday decorations to take home & display.  

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A Spook-tacular October at the Library! 

October 2, 2026

Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park.  By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a pumpkin patch, games, crafts, snacks, and lunch, then try their luck at the fishing derby. Costumes are encouraged, but optional

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Learn About Spa City’s Notable Birdwatching History 

September 2, 2026

Jerry Butler will present “Wings Over Hot Springs.”   The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Jerry Butler, who will present “Wings Over Hot Springs,” a program about the Spa City’s long, notable birdwatching history, at noon, Tuesday, September 15, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.   Butler will share details about early exploratory visitors to the

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Celebrating the Power of the Card at GC Library 

September 2, 2026

Buddy the kangaroo has a library card too!  By Annie Gerber September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Garland County Library wants to remind you that your library card is quietly one of the best deals in town.   Here’s how Power of the Card works: Show your library card at approximately 40 participating businesses across Garland County and unlock exclusive discounts and perks. We’re excited to partner again this year with some favorites like Clampit’s

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GC Library Has Everything for a Successful Back to Summer 

August 16, 2026

Miss Tiffany reading to friends during this year’s Summer Reading Program. Photo courtesy of MASM.  By Annie Gerber As the school year begins, the Garland County Library is here to help students, parents, and educators start strong. With a free Garland County Library card, patrons gain access to an impressive collection of online learning resources that support education from preschool through adulthood, all at no cost.  Young learners can build early literacy

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Summer Continues to Thrive at The Garland County Library 

July 8, 2026

Children’s Librarian Katie Allen and friends enjoying summer fun at the Foam Party at the Garland County Library.  By Annie Gerber JULY HIGHLIGHTS  Yoga Club – WED | July 1 | 10 AM – Yoga club kicks off at GCL  Bingo for Books – WED | July 1 | 1 PM  Kids Foam Party – FRI | July 10 | 10 AM  The Oddity Exchange: Adult Show & Tell – SUN | July 12 | 3

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Beat the Summer Heat with Cool Library Programs This June 

May 31, 2026

By Annie Gerber Get ready for a summer packed with books, fun, and unforgettable memories at the Garland County Library.   Our annual Summer Reading Program officially begins Saturday, May 30, with an exciting kickoff celebration full of games, hands-on activities, delicious treats, giveaways, and fun for the whole family. Come celebrate the start of an amazing summer with us at the library.  HOW THE SRP WORKS Step 1: Beginning May 30, pick

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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Garland County Library 

May 7, 2026

By Annie Gerber 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 1 – 6:30 PM: Calling all dragons, wizards, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, and other magical folk of all ages! Join us after hours for an evening of magical crafts, games,

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Find Your Joy at the Library during National Library Week 

March 31, 2026

Bea with her very own Garland County Library Card.  By Annie Gerber What brings you joy? Whether it is cozying up with a new story, learning new skills, gathering with the community, or something else, you can find your joy at the Garland County Library.   National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. First celebrated

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Novaculite: What You Didn’t Need to Know 

March 29, 2026

Partially worked novaculite HSNP.  Ellie Schafer at the Lake.  Partially worked novaculite HSNP.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Ellie Schafer presenting “Everything You Didn’t Need to Know About Novaculite!” at noon, Tuesday, April 21, at the Garland County Library.  People can attend in person or view the program virtually at Facebook: GarlandCountyLibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.  Novaculite is an integral part of the physical landscape of the

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Library Launches Free Online Preschool Program for Families 

March 7, 2026

Playground Prep offers a free Montessori-inspired curriculum. Easy to sign up with your GC Library Card.  By Annie Gerber Families in Garland County now have a new, free resource to support early childhood learning at home. Through a partnership between Playgarden Prep and the Garland County Library (GCL), parents and caregivers can access Playgarden Online, a high-quality virtual preschool program for children ages 2–4, at no cost with a library card. 

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Fall in Love with February Library Events 

February 9, 2026

No peeking! Take a chance on a Blind Date with a Book and unwrap a surprise story you just might fall for.  By Annie GerberThis 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.

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