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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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Fall Fun at the Garland County Library

October 3, 2023

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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Use Your GC Library Card for Deals All Over Town

August 25, 2023

By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month by connecting GCLibrary card holders with local businesses for special discounts all September long. The library has partnered with over 25 businesses, including restaurants, shops, and attractions, to offer discounts to GCLibrary card holders for the “Show Me Your Library Card” program.  To take advantage of the discounts, library card holders simply need to show their card

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Books Galore at GC Library Friends Booksale

August 25, 2023

Stock up on Books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games, magazines, and books on tape. The annual used book sale sponsored by the Friends of Garland County Library will be held Friday, September 22, 2023, and Saturday, September 23, 2023, 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 be purchased at the door

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Haiku Club Invites Poets to Monthly Meetings

August 1, 2023

The Hot Springs Haiku Club is meeting at the Garland County Library the first Friday of every month from 2-4 PM, immediately before Gallery Walk. This is a small group of haiku poets who enjoy sharing ideas and composing short poems. The club was founded by the late Michael Murray following the 25th South Region Conference of the Haiku Society of America held at the Arlington Resort and Spa in

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