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Unleash Your Inner Dragon at the Library 

December 28, 2024

By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library begins the new year with a fiery breath of excitement! A vibrant new dragon mural by local artist Paint Shaman (Bethannie Newsom Steelman) now adorns the outer wall of the Youth Services Department and a month-long celebration of all things dragon awaits.  Introducing Dragon Mural: Hot Springs artist Paint Shaman, Bethannie Newsom Steelman recently painted the outside of the Library’s Youth Services Department with

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GCL+ – No Subscription Needed, Just Your Library Card 

December 2, 2024

Public Services Director Karen Covey models GCL’s delivery tote bag.  By Erin Baber,The Garland County Library (GCL) is planning an expansion to meet the growing needs of Hot Springs and Garland County residents.  Since opening its doors at the present location on Malvern Avenue in 1995, GCL has grown tremendously, with over 10 million patron visits and 17.5 million items checked out. However, the current building can no longer accommodate

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Library Your Way with Remote Services 

November 4, 2024

GCL Outreach Coordinator James Nowlin pets four-legged patron Annie –on the Bookmobile at a recent outing.  By Erin Baber The Garland County Library provides free library services to over 100,000 people in Hot Springs and the surrounding Garland County areas all from a single facility at 1427 Malvern Avenue.  In recent years, GCL began adding Remote Services to help make the library more accessible to patrons in the far reaches

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Arlington Celebrates 100th Anniversary During Doc Film Fest 

October 1, 2024

By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library, the Garland County Historical Society, and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute will present a special program during the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival to celebrate the Arlington Hotel’s 100th anniversary.  Titled “The Arlington Hotel: Birth and Rebirth 1864-1924” the program will feature a presentation by Hollis Duncan on Tuesday, October 22, at noon at the Arlington Hotel.  Duncan, a fifth-generation Arkansan with roots

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Get Discounts with Your GC Library Card All September 

September 2, 2024

Show your library card and participating businesses will offer a variety of discounts, including percentages off, special offers, and free admission.   By Erin Baber The Garland County Library is excited to announce the return of its “Show Me Your Library Card” program, which celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month annually in September.  Dozens of local businesses and organizations have generously offered a variety of discounts and deals to Garland County

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Find Books Galore at GC Library Friends Book Sale 

September 2, 2024

Stock up on Books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and games at the Friends of the Library annual book sale.  The annual used book sale sponsored by the Friends of Garland County Library will be held Friday, September 27, 2024, and Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the library located at 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day.  Friday is reserved for Members of the Friends but membership can

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Libraries Are for Everyone, Always 

August 1, 2024

Got a Li-berry Card? Be like Mae Tracy! Use it to “check out” the Community Garden & Park as well as many other benefits at our Garland County Library. Photo by Jessamyn Carter.  By Erin Baber Public libraries are vital community hubs of information, recreation, and connection. Help show your library love by supporting the Garland County Library:  Discover more about the Garland County Library: Visit our website at www.gclibrary.com,

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GC Library Adds Kanopy Film Streaming Service 

June 29, 2024

By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library is thrilled to announce the addition of Kanopy, a free streaming service packed with critically acclaimed documentaries, independent and classic films, and educational content, all available to stream for free with your library card!  Kanopy provides a vast library of films you won’t find on traditional streaming platforms. Explore hidden gems, new releases, independent films, world cinema, documentaries, and more. Kanopy also offers a

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Go on a Reading Adventure This Summer! 

June 5, 2024

Summer hours at Garland County Library make your Summer Reading Program goals easy to attain. Open seven days a week!  By Erin BaberCalling all explorers, adventurers, and bookworms! The Garland County Library is thrilled to announce a brand new summer reading program (SRP) beginning June 1! The Library is revamping the SRP to be more inclusive for readers of all ages – the premise this year is easy:   This

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GCL+ No Subscription Needed, Just Your Library Card 

April 27, 2024

The architect’s rendering of future plans for the library depicts a view from the mezzanine level which would be above the existing fiction and non-fiction areas.  By Erin Baber The Garland County Library needs your help! We’re a beloved resource, with over 10 million patron visits and 17.5 million items checked out since opening the doors on Malvern Avenue in 1995. This is great, but we’ve simply run out of space. 

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Louis Heard to Play Free Concert at Library 

April 4, 2024

Louis Heard, avant-garde, vocalist-pianist will grace the Garland County Library stage in the America’s Art Form Series free concert on Sunday, April 21, at 2:30. With a light touch he presents Paul Desmond’s “Take Five” with energy and spark. No heavy pounding from this guy. His playing is breezy and joyous. Louis is ably accompanied by bassist Max Campbell and drummer Rodrick “Rod P” Pleasants. This free event is hosted

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ACCIO, HOGWARTS! 

April 4, 2024

Butch Smith, Garland County Library Design and Facilities Manager, assembles the new permanent Hogwarts installation.  By Erin BaberForget waiting on an owl – the magic of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter franchise is enchanting visitors at the Garland County Library thanks to a stunning 3D-printed scale replica of the iconic school.   Created by artist duo Super Daft Bros, this meticulously detailed model is the culmination

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