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
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.
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
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
The AR Dept. of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will be hosting a giveaway of bare root seedlings at random locations across the Natural State each Friday from March 22 to April 26. The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council purchased and donated six species of different hardwood seedlings for the giveaway, including Red Mulberry, Bald Cypress, Sycamore, Shumard Oak, Cherry Bark Oak, and River Birch. The Hot Springs Giveaway will be in celebration
With exactly three months remaining before the April 8 total solar eclipse, Hot Springs is adding a free public concert by blues artist Nikki Hill to kick off the weekend leading up to the phenomenon. “Since Hot Springs is one of only two national parks in the path of totality for the eclipse, we thought it would be neat to add a free Bridge Street LIVE concert to start the
Public Services Director Karen Covey cast her vote at the library in a previous election. By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library will soon offer free income tax assistance, an informational candidate forum, and early voting for all registered voters in Garland County. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will prepare free income tax returns beginning February 1, 2024. Tax-Aide will begin at 8:30 AM and end around noon, Monday through Friday,
The Library has tools you need to make keeping your New Year’s resolutions easier than ever. By Erin BaberCommon New Year’s resolutions include many versions of the following: exercise more, learn something new, save money, and live life to the fullest. Whether you have grand plans to live a healthier lifestyle or to get organized, the Library has you covered with tools you need to make keeping your resolutions easier
Paul Kagebein and Romeo Lopez delivered donations from the community in last year’s drive. By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library will collect items for a “Warm and Well Donation Drive” from December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Donations will be delivered to local organizations to distribute as they see fit. Items focusing on warmth and wellness, especially, are sought for this drive. Warm items include blankets, coats, gloves, hats,
Hot Springs is a unique place to visit, and with plenty of local restaurants, events, and shops, there is something for everyone here. The Springs Magazine is the perfect resource to find local shops, restaurants, and even local events, especially in the November and December issues. Small Business Saturday, November 25, is the perfect day for everyone to play a supporting role by giving back to all of the small
This little card is your ticket to a wealth of information. By Aithne EmmonsAs we move into the colder months of the year, it can be harder to find the time or energy to get out of the house and visit the library. Fortunately, the Garland County Library (GCL) offers several online resources to provide patrons with access to ebooks, audiobooks, movies, research information, and educational materials all from the
By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library kicks off fall the only way we know how – with free materials, services, and events for everyone in the family! Using the library has never been easier with our digital branch and off-campus services like the bookmobile, remote lockers, and free delivery – but visiting the library in person is still top notch. Come by and connect with your favorite librarian, load up
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“Brady Roseberry” Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4! Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover. This month features
By Jennifer Case By Erin Wood The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press. Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care
Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry. By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one
The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready
