This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing. Learn how to make your own homemade baby food with Extension Office Agent LeeAnn Blevins.

Read and discuss books, discuss movies, celebrate together, and have fun! Visit the Children’s Desk to apply

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Get hands on and make a chocolate cake mix in a jar. Give it to someone who is struggling to find a way to celebrate the simple things in life. Did you know you and your friends and family can put together Birthday cake kits that fit in a pan? They are perfect to donate to the Food Pantry or a Blessing Box. Learn what goes in a kit and get directions so you can make them yourself.…

Ages 3 -5. Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and fun activities that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children. Story time with Extension Office Agent LeeAnn Blevins

Blending America 250 and coin collecting join us to learn about Colonial Coinage and its evolution into American coinage with Chris Carter and the North Central Arkansas Coin Club. With a B.A. and M.A. in history plus 2 years of a PhD before shifting to law Chris started collecting British coins at Oxford when shillings and Florins (2 shillings) were still in circulation. Learn when foreign coins were legal tender in this country, why our coins have reeded edges, why…

A volunteer group for teens interested in community service and helping to improve the experience of teens at the Library. See the Teen Desk to apply.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. All teens, grades 7-12, are welcome to enjoy Friday After Hours. Food and games provided. For more information or to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/teen-friday-after-hours-scifi-27107

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn about Henry Matisse and make paper snowflakes. Designed for grades 2-6. For more information or to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/arts-r-us-henry-matisse-paper-snowflakes-27108

Join different Library staff each month as we discuss some of our favorite books! Join us on Zoom or at the Library for All Booked – Everyone is welcome! 3 copies of each book will be located behind the front desk for check out as well as the copy on the shelves; 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 available. January –…

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 accounts that have 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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn about the benefits of keeping a gratitude journal. Make one using small books and junk journaling techniques. For more information or to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/make-it-26387

This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.

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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us this month to put a smile on the face of your recipients with two whimsical game cards. For more information or to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/make-it-crafty-card-making-26113

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Bring your team or come by yourself, and see if you can rise to the challenge! Small prizes given. Please do NOT bring your own LEGOs from home. For more information or to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/legor-challenge-26433

Learn about earthworms and how they can help you in your garden. How can you make and care for a worm bin? What type of earthworms work best? Past topics include Autumn Gardening, Small fruits and their care, beekeeping, chainsaw maintenance and care, seed saving, orchard care, salve making, composting and vermicutlture, water kefir, sourdough bread, crackers, pizza crust, and more. 2026 will bring a continuation of fun topics and opportunities to learn.

Join the Library staff for a fun, educational time. All materials provided. Groups rotate based on age: 5-8 yrs., 9-12 yrs., and 13-17 yrs.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED 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. (A1 Bambu Mini 3D printers, 3D scanner, Sewing machines, Sizzix and Cuttlebug embossing and cutting machine, a Cricut, a small heat press, an iron, a heat gun, various hand tools, etc… For more information or to register, go to:…

This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing. Learn how to make your own homemade baby food with Extension Office Agent LeeAnn Blevins.

Read and discuss books, discuss movies, celebrate together, and have fun!