Open Today: Adults can connect to the library in a variety of ways, ranging from free meeting room space and genealogical research to reference services and reader’s advisory. Of course we have books, movies and music for adults and special programming featuring music, education and hobby groups.
Connect to an exciting adventure! It’s all waiting for you.
For a full list of adult programs, visit our calendar.
Join us for free movie showings! Bring the family or just yourself. Admission is free. You're welcome to bring refreshments as you enjoy watching classics and new releases in the Gordonelle Williams Auditorium. Dates and times vary, so check the calendar.
Sleuthers Book Club interrogates the greatest titles in mystery fiction at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. Registration is required. Complimentary books are sometimes available. Call the library for more information.
Each month, the library holds a tech help session. Topics include Kindle tutoring, Nook for beginners, library ebooks and digital media, Facebook 101, and more. Check the calendar for more information.
The library hosts a monthly bluegrass jam in the Gordonelle Williams Auditorium on the first from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Thursday of every month. All acoustic, all ages, all musicians and all music fans are welcome.
Garland County Historical Society
328 Quapaw Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 321-2159
Melting Pot Genealogical Society
649b Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-0229
Arkansas History Commission
One Capital Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-6900
The majority of these organizations are dependent on volunteers and monetary contributions to operate. As they are not associated with the Garland County Library, please contact them for more information.
Community Counseling Services
125 Dons Way
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-7111
The goal of Community Counseling Services is to see that every resident of the community has access to the help needed to live life to the fullest. See the website for additional locations.
Literacy Council of Garland County
119 Hobson Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 624-7323
LCGC is a non-profit organization that assists adults
with learning to read, write, speak English. Lessons
are free to everyone.
UALR Bowen School of Law Resources
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Phone: (501) 324-9441
The UALR Bowen Clinical Program offers several clinics and clinical programs, including support in subjects such as Consumer Protection, Litigation, Mediation, and Tax Services.
Fairweather Communities (a.k.a Small Group Work Therapy)
311 Whittington Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 623-3477
Provides shelter for adults with serious, persistent mental illness. Residents can stay for up to 2 years.
Potter’s Clay Ministries
110 Crescent Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-1366
Provides shelter for homeless or abused women and children.
Safe Haven Shelter for Women and Children
110 Highrise Cir.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 276-7750
Provides shelter, clothing, meals and job training programs for homeless women and children in a safe and nurturing environment. Safe Haven provides temporary shelter for up to 180 days.
Samaritan Ministries of Hot Springs
131 Sanford Street, P.O. Box 22674 -
Hot Springs, AR 71903-2674
Phone: (501) 321-2888
Provides shelter for men, with meals, clothing and showers. Men in need can stay at the shelter for 10 nights per month if unemployed and 45 nights if employed.
Salvation Army
115 Crescent Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 623-1628
Provides free dinner on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m.
Jackson House
705 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-4048
Offers free meals Sunday through Friday from noon to 1p.m.
Faith Fellowship Food Pantry
3213 North Hwy 7
Hot Springs, AR 71909
Phone: (501) 321-9965
Food is distributed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Salvation Army
115 Crescent Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 321-0821
Offers a food pantry and free clothing on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment.
Quapaw House
1309 W. Grand Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 767-4456
Provides shelter for persons having an addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Teen Challenge
P.O. Box 8177
Hot Springs, AR 71910
Phone: (501) 624-2446
Provides a residential program for young men with drug or alcohol problems.