Bake a delectable dessert then enjoy a book tasting of popular Young Adult books. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/teen-friday-after-hours-books-baking-22355 All teens, grades 7-12, are welcome to enjoy Friday After Hours with the above mentioned requirements. Food and games provided. Age Group: Teens Location: Library Lower Level

Come walk the ASUMH hiking trail after Babies and Books every 1st and 3rd Monday of the summer. We are returning to our 11:00 AM time. Join us as we walk and talk about learning the ins and outs of parenthood and babies! This is a fantastic opportunity for new moms, dads, and caretakers of young children and more experienced care takers to share their experiences and get advice from each other. We will start at the Story Walk so…

LEGO® Club encourages youth to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that “playing” with LEGOs can teach us. All LEGOs will be provided. Please do NOT bring your own LEGOs from home. Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

Join Children’s Book author, Dr. Ashley Wellman, as she explores the writing and book creation process with young, aspiring creatives! She’ll show participants the various stages of her process, encourage students to brainstorm their own adventure, and engage in a Q & A session! We have an IN-PERSON option as well as a Zoom option. We would love for you to join us in person to meet the author! Come to the Knox Rooms to meet Ashley! Please register ONLY…

Step into a world of fantasy and imagination as Dr. Ashley Wellman shares her YA historical fantasy novel, Ghosts of the Abbey! She will discuss her inspiration, writing method, and publication process while engaging with fellow fantasy fans and inspired creatives. Q & A session included. Age Group: Teens, Adults Location: Knox Community Room

Dr. Ashley Wellman is a local author out of Eureka Springs, AR, but she also happens to be a criminologist who specializes in violent crime and victimology. Stop by to learn more about her career, work in true crime, and research! She’ll also share how a professor of criminal justice turns children’s book/YA author, creating a new chapter in her story. Age Group: Teens, Adults Location: Knox Community Room

Support your library by shopping the great selection of gently used books in our quarterly sale event. There are many hardcover books under $3, paperbacks under $1, and DVDs for just $2.00. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale directly support the Library’s Programs and Services. “Round Up” your purchase at checkout to show your love! Book Sale Hours: Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (NOTE: Saturday morning, items are 1/2 price,…

Support your library by shopping the great selection of gently used books in our quarterly sale event. There are many hardcover books under $3, paperbacks under $1, and DVDs for just $2.50. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale directly support the Library’s Programs and Services. “Round Up” your purchase at checkout to show your love! Book Sale Hours: Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (NOTE: Saturday morning, items are 1/2 price,…

Come in for a lesson on contacts. Learn how to navigate your phones digital address book followed by Q and A with one of our teen volunteers. (We will not enter personal information into your device.) Age Group: Adults Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

A volunteer group for teens interested in community service and helping to improve the experience of teens at the Library. Age Group: Teens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

Support your library by shopping the great selection of gently used books in our quarterly sale event. There are many hardcover books under $3, paperbacks under $1, and DVDs for just $2.00. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale directly support the Library’s Programs and Services. “Round Up” your purchase at checkout to show your love! Book Sale Hours: Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (NOTE: Saturday morning, items are 1/2 price, and a $2 per…

Support your library by shopping the great selection of gently used books in our quarterly sale event. There are many hardcover books under $3, paperbacks under $1, and DVDs for just $2.50. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale directly support the Library’s Programs and Services. “Round Up” your purchase at checkout to show your love! Book Sale Hours: Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (NOTE: Saturday morning, items are 1/2 price,…

Support your library by shopping the great selection of gently used books in our quarterly sale event. There are many hardcover books under $3, paperbacks under $1, and DVDs for just $2.50. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale directly support the Library’s Programs and Services. “Round Up” your purchase at checkout to show your love! Book Sale Hours: Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (NOTE: Saturday morning, items are 1/2 price,…

Support your library by shopping the great selection of gently used books in our quarterly sale event. There are many hardcover books under $3, paperbacks under $1, and DVDs for just $2.00. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale directly support the Library’s Programs and Services. “Round Up” your purchase at checkout to show your love! Book Sale Hours: Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (NOTE: Saturday morning, items are 1/2 price, and a $2 per bag sale starts at…

Please contact the 4-H Office at 870-425-2335 to sign up. Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Location: Studio 300

Whovians, its time for Doctor Who Treats and Trivia! Enjoy some Doctor Who themed snacks and treats while celebrating 61 years of the show. These questions can come from any episode old or new, behind the scenes information, and more. Put a team together and come compete for prizes. Jelly Baby? Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Location: The Hearthside (fireplace)

Donating blood can save lives. The Baxter County Library will provide library fine forgiveness of up to $25 for your donation. If you do not have fines you can “pay it forward” by taking your card to the circulation desk and asking them to pay it forward. They will apply the fine forgiveness to child’s account which has fines. Registrations are encouraged, but walk ins are welcome. Go here to register to give blood: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BAXTERLIBRARY Linked is a short news…

Library will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Learn how to use the Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printers to print a variety of stocking stuffers. Each participant will be able to print a stocking stuffer and will leave knowing how to sign up to use the 3D printers during Open Maker Space to make even more. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/copy-copy-copy-3d-printing-stocking-stuffers-21678 Age Group: Adults Location: Studio 300

Learn how to use the Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printers to print a variety of stocking stuffers. Each participant will be able to print a stocking stuffer and will leave knowing how to sign up to use the 3D printers during Open Maker Space to make even more. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/3d-printing-stocking-stuffers-21679 Age Group: Adults Location: Studio 300

Learn how to sew a burrito pillow case. This unique way of folding and sewing the fabric makes it simple. If we have time we will sew a bonus project. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/make-it-27 Supplies are provided. If you have a question, please e-mail jamie.v@baxlib.org rather than entering it into the registration form (I don’t always see the questions on these forms until the day of the class.) Age Group: Adults Location: Studio 300

The Community is invited to join us at the Library for our Annual Christmas Party! We will have a gift exchange: if you would like to participate in the optional gift exchange, please bring a gift valued at $10 or less.. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends who share a love for books, the Library, and our community. Doors open at 1:00pm and the party begins at 1:30pm. Age Group: Adults Location: Knox Community Room

Library will be closing early at 5:00pm.

Can you solve the clues and breakout out of this winter themed escape room before time runs out? Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Location: Knox Community Room

Our Maker Space, Studio 300, will be open so register now and bring your supplies in to work on your latest creative endeavor. We have a limited number of Maker Space equipment you can also sign up to use. (Sewing machines, a Cuttlebug embosser, Pop Circuits, a Cricut, a small heat press, an iron, a heat gun, various hand tools, etc…) To schedule usage of library equipment or ask questions email Jamie Vann at jamie.v@baxlib.org. Space is limited so sign…

Read and discuss books, discuss movies, celebrate together, and have fun! Age Group: Tweens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

Using oil pastels, we will draw van Gogh’s Wheat Field. Designed for grades 2-6. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/arts-r-us-vincent-van-gogh-22365 Age Group: Children, Tweens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

An easy-going book club that reads mostly fictional titles featuring romance and mysteries with some biographies thrown in! Join us on Zoom or at the Library for All Booked – one of our two Library book clubs! Everyone is welcome! 5 copies of each book will be located behind the front desk for check out or find a digital copy for checkout on Library2Go. You can read ahead or stay up to date! All books for the year will be…

Learn how to finger crochet and make a fun Christmas tree! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/crochet-loop-22027 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Location: Studio 300

Library will open at 12:00pm.

A variety of artists who were juried into the Art Odyssey 2024 will be at this shopping extravaganza. They will bring a variety of creations to sell just in time for your Holiday shopping needs. Find Christmas gifts, New Years surprises and more. Age Group: All Ages Location: The Hearthside (Fireplace)

Exciting Christmas activities from 10:00am – 1:00pm! Santa Story Time with pictures 10:30-11:30am. Cookie Walk, Face Painting, Crafts, Bingo, Piano Players, and more! Age Group: Family Location: Knox Community Room

LEGO® Club encourages youth to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that “playing” with LEGOs can teach us. All LEGOs will be provided. Please do NOT bring your own LEGOs from home. Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

Are you looking for a discreet location to wrap presents? Register to come to the library and wrap gifts in the Knox rooms. We have will provide wrapping paper, scissors, and tape. (Donations to the Library Foundation for gift wrap supplies are accepted.) Bring your bows and gift tags to personalize your presents. I will also bring milk if anyone wants to bring their favorite cookies or holiday treat to share. Email jamie.v@baxlib.org with any questions. Age Group: Adults Location:…

Winter themed escape room for teens! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/teen-friday-after-hours-yeti-or-not-winter-escape-room-22360 Age Group: Teens Location: Library Lower Level