February fun at the library
The Malvern-hot Spring County Library has a lot in store for you this month!
Stop by today at 2 p.m. to learn about John Henry Harrison, an African American man who was lynched by an angry Malvern mob on Feb. 22, 1922. As mentioned in yesterday’s edition, local historians and community members will review and discuss the research that was gathered surrounding the lynching.
Then come back Saturday for “Take Your Child to the Library Day”!
Bring your child to explore out the library and see what it has to offer. They’ll have a free craft that will include a Super Mario Brother-themed Perler bead craft. The library be decorated in Super Mario theme, as well—and Children will also receive a free book!
Next week, they’ll have Story Hour with shapes & shadows on Monday and Family Movie Night with Super Mario Brothers on Tuesday. Young ‘uns will get to make Love Bugs during the Kid’s Craft hour on Thursday, and those in need can stop by Friday, Feb. 9, for helpful assistance filling out various forms and/or applications.
Events later in the month will include more kids and adult craft sessions, free balloons on Valentine’s Day, Story Hour fun and special games. Don’t miss Mini Golf on Feb. 24! It’s open to all ages, and hey—it’s free and family-friendly fun, just waiting for you to take advantage!
“Check out” the Malvern-hsc Lbrary’s full Calendar of Events (posted a the end of this article, and on their website) for specific times and dates of all activities planned for February.
And don’t forget about the library’s endless amount of reading material, available both in hard copy and through their digital services, and their extra-special amenities, like the “Library of Things”.
Libraries have long offered more than just books for years and years. Now in 2024, Visitors can often find movies, music, or even mobile internet.
Recently, libraries across the nation have created entire collections of unconventional items called – Library of Things.
This collection provides many unique offerings. Among them are games to teach kids how to code, a microscope, or a sensory kit.
The collection includes plenty of non-scientific fun too, including outdoor games, Gopro Camera, or a karaoke machine. For kitchen connoisseurs, the offerings include an instapot, air fryer, or an ice cream maker. All these items are available to check out for free with your library card.
Need something for a onetime project or want to try it before you buy? The collection includes power and gardening tools and so much more! Explore the collection and discover your next new thing to borrow!
Check out their items—and if you’re looking for something they don’t offer yet, just recommend it, and they will try their best to add your requested item to their inventory. Call the library at 501-3325441 for more information.
And if that wasn’t cool enough, did you know that you can get engaged at the library? Library staff will help you even pull off a surprise proposal!
Earlier last month, a young gentleman reached out to a library staff member to see if he could surprise his girlfriend with a proposal inside one of her favorite places…… THE LIBRARY!
Everyone at the library quickly pitched in to help him out, and staff members stayed at work later than normal to make this event special for them.
Library staff said the proposal was amazing, and the future bride looked speechless, surprised and so very happy. Congratulations again to the happy couple!
Make your way to the Malvern-hsc Library today, and check out the Calendar of Events below:
Friday, February 2nd
Tech Connect
Schedule a time with our IT Support Specialist for one-onone assistance with your technology issues. Please bring your charged device with you and a list of questions. Registration online or give us a call.
Saturday, February 3rd
Take Your Child to the Library Day 9 am to 1 pm
Stop by the library for a Super Mario Brother themed perler bead craft. Children will also receive a free book.
Monday, February 5th
Story Hour – Shapes & Shadows 10:30 am
Join Ms. Amy for stories, crafts and fun! Story Hour is designed for 2 years old to Prek.
Tuesday, February 6th
Family Movie Night – Super Mario Brothers 5:30 pm
Join us for the Super Mario Brothers movie. Popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring other snacks or drinks.
Thursday, February 8th
Kid’s Craft – Love Bugs 5:30 pm
Stop by to make a love bug craft using your imagination and a variety of supplies. Friday, February 9th Application Assistance Schedule time with a staff member for assistance completing forms and applications. Please be sure to bring all necessary information with you. Registration online or give us a call.
Monday, February 12th
Story Hour- Happy Valentine’s Day 10:30 am
Join Ms. Amy for stories, crafts and fun! Please bring a snack and valentine cards to exchange. Story Hour is designed for 2 years old to Prek.
Monday, February 12th
Bismarck Student Fun Day – Love Bug Craft 1:30 pm
Join us at Fisherman’s Shack and Pizza Grill for a afternoon of fun. Bring your imagination and we will bring the supplies.
Wednesday, February 14th
Balloon Give-a-way
Stop by the library for a free balloon for your sweetheart or child. Supplies are limited.
Bismarck Library Friends Meeting 1:30 pm
Join us at Fisherman’s Grill and Pizza Shack for our monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thursday, February 15th
Crochet Class 5:30pm
We will begin with the basics and advance as you are comfortable. All supplies will be provided. Please visit our website or call to register.
Friday, February 16th
Tech Connect
Schedule a time with our IT Support Specialist for one-onone assistance with your technology issues. Please bring your charged device with you and a list of questions. Registration is required.
Friday, February 16th
Homeschool Story Hour 1:30 pm
Join Ms. Amy for a special story hour for homeschool families. All ages are welcome to attend.
Saturday February 17th - Monday February 19th
Library Closed
The library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Tuesday, February 20th
Adult Craft – Vinyl Record Clock 5:30 pm
We will use vinyl records to make a wall clock. If you registered for the program in January, your registration has been carried over to this month. If you would like to register, please visit our website or call the library.
Friday, February 23rd
Application Assistance
Schedule time with a staff member for assistance completing forms and applications. Please be sure to bring all necessary information with you. Registration online or give us a call.
Saturday, February 24th
Mini Golf 9 am to 1 pm
Stop by the library for a Super Mario themed game of mini golf. The event is free and open to all ages.
Monday, February 26th
Story Hour- Winter Animals 10:30 am
Join Ms. Amy for stories, crafts and fun! Story Hour is designed for 2 years old to Prek.
Tuesday, February 27th
Friends of the Library 5:30 pm
The Friends of the Library meeting will be held at the corner of Ash and 2nd street. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thursday, February 29th
Homeschoolers Eclipse Program 1:30 pm
The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be presenting a bit of Arkansas history, some science of why eclipses occur, how to view an eclipse safely and what to expect both inside the path of totality and outside the path of totality. Weather permitting, they will bring daytime telescopes for a hands-on learning experience.
The Arkansas Experience 5:30 pm
The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will join us for a special program. There is a bit of Arkansas history, some science of why eclipses occur, how to view an eclipse safely and what to expect both inside the path of totality and outside the path of totality. Weather permitting, they will bring daytime telescopes for a hands-on learning experience.