If Anne Frank’s diary holds a special place in your heart, gather your children or grandchildren, and join us for a multi-generational discussion of Alice Hoffman’s novel When We Flew Away, about Anne Frank’s life before the diary, and create a time capsule together for your family memories. Multiple copies of the book are available for checkout at the front desk. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 1 registration per family is required. If you are unable to attend please cancel as soon as…

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

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

Rousseau’s Paintings are very dreamlike and primitive. We will draw a tiger in pencil on Watercolor Paper, outline in Sharpie, paint with watercolor, and glue tissue paper. Designed for Grades 2-6. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/arts-r-us-henri-rousseaus-tiger-23144 Age Group: Children, Tweens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

We will see images of the Japanese American internment camps and individuals imprisoned in them and listen to some of actor and activist George Takei’s memories of his time spent at Rohwer and his experiences there and how it shaped his life and future. (Remarks from the fifth anniversary of the WWII Japanese American Internment Museum at McGehee, April 16, 2018.) This will be followed by discussion. Stay for a further discussion of Takei’s graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy…

Event Details Come and learn about different music from around the world, enjoy stories, crafts, games, and musical interactions! African Rhythms Designed for Grades 1-6. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/music-around-world-africa-23154 Age Group: Children, Tweens Location: Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room

Teen Sew Simple! Need to have sewn a little before. Some experience required. Come have fun while learning to sew on a sewing machine and make a zippered pouch with Darlene Landrum!!! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/teen-sew-simple-23158 Age Group: Teens Location: Studio 300

Library is opening late at 12:00 p.m.

After experiencing the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit this room is quiet space to reflect and experience your thoughts and feelings. Sticky notes and pens will be available so you can share thoughts and feelings with others who go through the exhibit. Age Group: All Ages Location: Small Conference Room B

Ken Burns’ documentary examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the 20th century. This is rated Mature and we recommend a parent or guardian accompany anyone under age 16. It is a 6 hour documentary and we will take breaks throughout the screening for our comfort and to discuss and ask questions about the documentary. You are welcome to attend part or the whole thing. Age Group: Teens, Adults Location: Knox Community Room

After experiencing the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit this room is quiet space to reflect and experience your thoughts and feelings. Sticky notes and pens will be available so you can share thoughts and feelings with others who go through the exhibit. Age Group: All Ages Location: Small Conference Room B

Come walk the ASUMH hiking trail after Babies and Books every 1st and 3rd Monday. Join us as we walk and talk about learning the ins and outs of parenthood and babies and toddlers! This is a fantastic opportunity for new moms, dads, 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 bring your strollers and get ready to meet new friends!…

This month we will be making simple cards. If you have any questions please e-mail jamie.v@baxlib.org. If you use the special comments section it will not be seen until the day of the program when the registration form is printed out. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/make-it-crafty-card-making-23568 Please register for the waitlist if the class is full; we usually have several cancellations. Check your e-mail the day of class to see if you are now in the class or come in…

Join us for a special event at the ASUMH James & Sally Moore Recreational trail trailhead (located to the first parking lot on the right from Hwy 412). We will read the story together as we walk to the end of the StoryWalk and send you home with a fun craft. Please bring your child a size-appropriate stick!! Come enjoy Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis. Age Group: Early Literacy, Children, Family Location: ASUMH Walking Trail

A volunteer group for teens interested in community service and helping to improve the experience of teens at the Library. Age Group: Teens Location: Knox Community Room

Learn how to find, download and delete Apps followed by Q & A with teen volunteers. Age Group: Teens, Adults Location: Knox Community Room

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register here: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/teen-friday-after-hours-spy-night-23170 Solve puzzles, crack codes, and discover clues as you compete in the Library’s historically inspired game of espionage. You need a CURRENT library card on record and owe less than $5 on your account to attend. All teens, grades 7-12, are welcome to enjoy Friday After Hours with the above mentioned requirements. Food and games provided. Location: Library Lower Level

Age Group: All Ages Location: Knox Community Room

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

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

April is Financial Literacy Month. Lee Anne Blevins from the Baxter county extension office and Elizabeth Daigle from the Izard county extension office will be joining us to teach a financial literacy workshop. Bring your questions and join us. Age Group: Adults Location: Knox Community Room

Make a bee-line to this meeting! Local apiarist, James Rhein will share sweet stories from his honey-filled years as a beekeeper. Why’d he move his hives to downtown Mountain Home? Come find out. Join us for an informative and entertaining gathering where all are welcome. Stay up-to-date with the latest Library updates and enjoy a program and refreshments. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends who share a love for books, the Library, and our community. Age Group:…

Find incredible deals while supporting your Library! Don’t miss the chance to shop from a wide variety of gently used books at our quarterly sale. You’ll find hardcover books for under $3, paperbacks for under $1, and DVDs for just $2.00! Best of all, every purchase helps fund the Library’s programs and services through the Friends of the Library. Book Sale NEW Hours: Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 1:00pm (Saturday Special: 50% off all…