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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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Free Trees! City of HS and GC Library to Provide Seedlings 

April 4, 2024

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

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Hot Springs Will Rock With Eclipse Events

January 30, 2024

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

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Library Offers Income Tax Preparation and Early Voting

January 29, 2024

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,

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Resolutions? The Library Can Help

January 4, 2024

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

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Share Warmth and Wellness this Winter

November 25, 2023

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,

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SHOP LOCAL!!

November 9, 2023

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

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Online Offerings at the Library

November 6, 2023

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

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