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Library CLOSING EARLY 5PM, Tuesday Jan. 27 due to inclement weather.

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Art Contest - America 250

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Arts, Music, & Movies, Exhibit
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

What does America mean to you?

This event is in the "Early Literacy" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Read 250

All Day 1/1 - 5/1
Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History & Genealogy, Literature
Age Group:
Early Literacy, Children, Teens, Adults

Read 250

25 Books to Celebrate

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Winter Reading Challenge 2026

01/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 6:30pm
Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Read your way through winter.

Complete 4 of the 8 challenges to earn a Winter Reading Challenge mug.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Make It! Crafty Card Making: cancelled Who's Game?

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Studio 300 at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Arts, Music, & Movies, Class/Workshop, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Join us this month to put a smile on the face of your recipients with two whimsical game cards.
If you have any questions please e-mail jamie.v@baxlib.org. DO NOT use the special comments section.
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Cancelled
Registration Required
This event is in the "Early Literacy" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

After School Meals

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's and Teen's Multipurpose Room at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Community Organization, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Early Literacy, Children, Teens

On Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00PM, the Baxter County Library is offering after-school meals for students 18 and younger. After-school meals are offered at no cost to the student/family, and are served in the downstairs multi-purpose room.

TLLC Reservation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room B at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring at no charge

Baxter County Historical & Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Knox Community Room A + B combined at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting with program. Open to the public. Contact: Lisa Coleman (870-421-7504)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Color Me Calm

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Studio 300 at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Coloring is an excellent way to slow down and de-stress.  Bring your own supplies or choose from a variety of coloring pages and supplies available at the library.

This event is in the "Early Literacy" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's and Teen's Multipurpose Room at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Literacy

Ages 3 -5

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and fun activities that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children. 

Newton Reservation

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room A at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

Decode Your Food

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Studio 300 at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To health coach attendees on reading food labels, nutrition facts, and ingredients.For more information, contact Jessica Brady at (985) 374-0267.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting & Program

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Knox Community Room A + B combined at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults

This meeting has been cancelled due to inclement weather. 

Library Beginnings

Cancelled
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga for Adults

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knox Community Room A + B combined at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for yoga! The Library asks that all patrons arrive between 3:45-4:00pm.

Beltran Reservation

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room D at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

Baxter County Master Gardeners

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Knox Community Room A at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning for our annual gardening seminar which is scheduled for Saturday, March 14

Sharp Reservation

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room B at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bible Study

This event is in the "All Ages" group

LEGO® Challenge

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Knox Community Room A + B combined at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Register one person per team.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Early Literacy" group

Babies & Books Story Time

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's and Teen's Multipurpose Room at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Literacy

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

Appliqué Addicts

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio 300 at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

Appliqué Group Reservation

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Conference Room A at Baxter County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Follow-up Meeting 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga for Adults

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knox Community Room A + B combined at Baxter County Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for yoga! The Library asks that all patrons arrive between 3:45-4:00pm.