North Branch

Address: 1427 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901

North Branch

Garland County Library System North Branch logo

The Garland County Library is expanding. Construction began on the Library’s North Branch location on Highway 7 North, just past the HSV West Gate.


AMENITIES TO INCLUDE:
Dedicated Library Collection
Small Group Meeting Rooms
Conference & Community Rooms
Teen-Exclusive Area
Children’s Department
Drive-Thru Window
Exterior Courtyard
Food Truck Hookup Spot
Acoustic Study Booths

Aerial view of the North Branch render

Children's Department render

Meeting room render

Adult Department render


August 7, 2026 Update:

GCL and TKS Architecture & Design staff toured Morin Corp.'s Little Rock plant to see how the architectural metal panels for the North Branch Library are made. We are proud to emphasize Arkansas-made materials throughout this project.

  1. Mr. Webb examines color for the North Branch.
  2. Example of secondary exterior.
  3. Rollers used to shape the exterior panels.
  4. Render for the North Branch from TKS Architecture & Design.
  5. Library Staff and Architects tour facility.
  6. Folded sheets of metal wrapped and ready for shipping.