March events available at the Malvern/HSC Library
The Malvern/Hot Spring County Library has scheduled events and activities for the public to enjoy during the entire month of March. The library is presenting a March reading challenge March 1 through 31. There are three age groups—age 10 and under, age 11 to 18 and age 19 and up. The staff request that participants log minutes and for every hour they read they will receive an entry for a chance to win a themed prize basket.
To log minutes—visit http://midarkansas. readsquared.com/ or search for ReadSquared in a device’s app store. Then, search for Mid Arkansas Regional Library.
To view upcoming events at the library, go online at www. hsclibrary. arkansas. gov. To contact the library, please call 501-332-5441 or fax 501-332-6679. Staff can be reached by email: hotspringcountylibrary@yahoo.com. The library is located at 202 E. Third Street, in Malvern.
The library also provides curbside pick-up service
available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Story hour is every Monday and the public may join Mrs. Marcie for fun facts and stories about Reptiles. Register to receive craft supplies and join Ms. Marcie on Facebook LIVE.
PreK is 10:30 a.m., Kindergarten through 3rd Grade is 11:30 a.m.
Craft supplies are included with registration, and will receive an email when they are ready to pick up.
The following are scheduled dates, times and events planned for the public in the month of March by Tina Bell, program coordinator of the Malvern/HSC Library.
Monday March 1
Story Hour – Mysteries
Monday March 1 to Saturday March 6
Read Across America Spirit Week
Each day we will feature a book written by Dr. Suess and read by one of our staff members. There will also be an activity that correlates with the book. Post a picture of yourself participating in the activity on our Facebook prompt for the day and be entered in a drawing for a book prize drawing.
Monday – Fox in Socks – Crazy Sock Day
Tuesday – Cat in the Hat – Hat Day
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday – Wacky Hair Day
Thursday – Green Eggs and Ham – Wear Green Day
Friday – Oh The Place You Will Go – Profession Day
Saturday – Happy Birthday to You – 100 Year Old Day
Thursday March 4
Cooking with the Library Chef: Green Eggs 12 Noon
The Library Chef will be making a sweet version of this classic food. Receive everything you need to make your own Green Eggs. You will receive an email when your supplies are ready to pick up.
Monday March 8
Story Hour – Whales
Wednesday March 10
Kid’s Craft: Leprechaun
Hat
Make your own leprechaun hat using a clay pot and paint. Registration opened on February 24. You will receive an email when your supplies are ready to pick up.
Thursday March 11
STEM – Leprechaun Trap Noon
Receive the basic supplies to make a leprechaun trap. Add your imagination and skills for a unique design. Registration will open on February 25. You will receive an email when your supplies are ready to pick up.
Friday March 12
Instapot Cooking: Irish Stew noon on Facebook LIVE
Join us on Facebook Live, to learn how to use your Instapot to make a delicious pot of Irish stew.
Monday March 15
Story Hour – I’m Hungry
Tuesday March 16
Adult Craft Series: Rabbit Wine Glass 5:30 p.m.
All supplies will be provided. Registration will open on March 2 at 8 am. You will receive an email when your supplies are ready to pick up, and an invitation to join us on Zoom as we complete the craft together.
Wednesday March 17
Escape Room in a Box: St. Patrick’s Day
Register for supplies which will be picked up using our curbside pick up service. The activity will be completed at home.
Elementary Ages – O’Conner the Leprechaun wants all of the gold for himself. If he succeeds, all of the fairies will disappear. Can you save the gold before time runs out?
Tweens and Teens – Those deceptive little leprechauns have played a prank and you are trapped in your classroom. Can you escape?
Thursday March 18
Cooking with the Library Chef: Luck Charms Treat Noon
The Library Chef will be making a unique St. Patrick’s Day treat. Receive everything you need to make your own Lucky Charms Treat. You will receive an email when your supplies are ready to pick up.
Monday March 22 Story Hour – Spring
Tuesday March 23
Build A Pal Animal Workshop and Story
The staff will be reading Horton Hears a Who. Each child will receive an elephant to stuff. Their new friend will come with a special carrying bag, and wishing star, and a birth certificate. Registration is required and opens on March 9. All materials are provided free of charge.
Wednesday March 24
Science with Mr. Wizard: Elephant Toothpaste Noon
What could be more fun than a foamy fountain experiment? Doing a foamy fountain experiment with Mr. Wizard! Registration is required and opens on March 10. All materials are provided free of charge.
Thursday March 25
STEM – Nest Noon The staff will be reading Horton Hatches an Egg. Supplies will be provided to build a nest. Registration opens March 11.
Friday March 26
Cricut Creations: Layered Vinyl 12 pm on Facebook LIVE
Learn how to layer vinyl on canvas to make a cute wall hanging.
Monday March 29
Story Hour – Bunnies and Butterflies
Wireless Printing
The library also offers wireless printing, from a mobile device. Print from anywhere.
Go to the library’s website at www.hsclibrary.arkansas.gov
Directions—Click Wireless Printing Portal, then select printer or login to a email account and send/forward an email with the document to be printed as an attachment to the library’s printer.
Mar- lib- bw@printspots.com or Mar-lib-cl@printspots.com
For black and white—.10 cents per page and color— .50 cents per page.