GC Reads Block Party: Paws for Reading!
Monday April 6 2026 5:30PM
Garland County Library
Program Description
Join us as all 7 Garland County school districts and the Garland County Library come together for a celebration of reading and literacy! We'll be having a ball with games, crafts, food, and fun! The event is free and open to the public. Dinner and all activities will be available at no cost.
When
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Monday April 6 2026
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Where
Community Garden
Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs AR 71901
United States
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There's no need to register for this program. Just meet us at Garland County Library.
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Kids Programs
| PROGRAM NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCL Garden Book Walk | June 1 2026 at 8:00AM | Garland County Library | ||
| Preschool Storytime: Foxes | August 17 2026 at 10:30AM | Garland County Library | Ages 0-5 | |
| Chess Club | August 18 2026 at 4:30PM | Garland County Library | Ages 8-12 | FULL |
| Preschool Storytime: Foxes | August 19 2026 at 10:30AM | Garland County Library | Ages 0-5 | |
| Drop-in Activity: Finger Painting | August 19 2026 at 4:00PM | Garland County Library | Ages 0-12 | |
| Toddler Time | August 21 2026 at 10:30AM | Garland County Library | Ages 1.5-3 |
Education Programs
| PROGRAM NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiction Writers Cafe | August 17 2026 at 4:30PM | Garland County Library | Ages 13-18 | |
| American Girl: Melody | August 22 2026 at 10:30AM | Garland County Library | Ages 6-12 | FULL |
| Magic Tree House Book Club | August 24 2026 at 4:30PM | Garland County Library | Ages 5-9 | |
| Computer Essentials: Email, Browsing & Beyond | August 26 2026 at 10:00AM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| Park Chats: Light Through the Lens: Images by NPS Eminent Photographer George Grant | August 26 2026 at 12:00PM | Garland County Library | ||
| Sprout Squad | August 27 2026 at 10:30AM | Garland County Library | Ages 4-11.5 |
Community Programs
| PROGRAM NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Library 50th Anniversary Party | Tomorrow at 1:00PM | Garland County Library | ||
| Bingo for Books | August 17 2026 at 1:00PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| Music Monday: Acoustic Jam | August 17 2026 at 4:00PM | Garland County Library | ||
| Living Simple Group | August 18 2026 at 4:45PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| PACE Baptist Health | August 19 2026 at 1:30PM | Bookmobile | ||
| All Things Fiber | August 20 2026 at 9:00AM | Garland County Library | Adult Program |
Bookmobile Programs
| PROGRAM NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAuley Center Bookmobile Visit | August 19 2026 at 11:00AM | Bookmobile | ||
| PACE Baptist Health | August 19 2026 at 1:30PM | Bookmobile | ||
| Artfully Baked & Brewed Bookmobile Visit | August 21 2026 at 9:00AM | Bookmobile | ||
| Food for Thought Bookmobile Visit | August 22 2026 at 10:00AM | Bookmobile | ||
| Bookmobile Book Club @ Coronado Library | August 25 2026 at 10:00AM | Bookmobile | Adult Program | |
| Mtn View Heights - Tower Bookmobile Visit | August 26 2026 at 12:00PM | Bookmobile |
All Ages Programs
| PROGRAM NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concert: Music as History with Charlie and Jill | Tomorrow at 2:30PM | Garland County Library | ||
| Music Monday: Acoustic Jam | August 17 2026 at 4:00PM | Garland County Library | ||
| Food for Thought Bookmobile Visit | August 22 2026 at 10:00AM | Bookmobile | ||
| Music Monday: Acoustic Jam | August 24 2026 at 4:00PM | Garland County Library | ||
| The Hamilton -- Bookmobile visit | August 26 2026 at 6:00PM | Bookmobile | ||
| Green Market Bookmobile Visit | August 27 2026 at 8:00AM | Bookmobile |
After Hours Programs
| PROGRAM NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult D&D Club | August 23 2026 at 2:00PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| BookTalk: Cherry Baby | August 25 2026 at 6:00PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| Book Club Bonus: Theo of Golden | September 8 2026 at 6:00PM | Garland County Library | Ages 18-100 | |
| Adult D&D Club | September 9 2026 at 5:00PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop | September 15 2026 at 6:00PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program | |
| Jane Austen Book Club: Persuasion | September 17 2026 at 6:00PM | Garland County Library | Adult Program |