
Children and Tween Library
The Children and Tween Library is more than just books!
It’s your destination for educational, inspirational, and entertaining items to enjoy at the Library or to take home.
Parents may borrow a laptop while their child is in the area, or visit the Parenting section for books, magazines and more!
CHECK OUT OUR PLAYAWAYS (audio books with a universal audio jack). No CD player required!
Registration for programs requires child must have valid Library card. Please get Library cards in advance of registration day.
Space in programs is limited. If you no call/no show TWICE for ANY events for which you are registered, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list for all future activities.
Homeschool Resources

To download or print a copy of these resources, please click the link below:
Local Resources for Homeschoolers in Baxter County, AR and Surrounding Areas
Children & Tween Events
Youth Summer Reading Challenge
Read with us this summer as we Color Our World!
Track your reading on the Beanstack app, online at baxlib.beanstack.org, or pick up a paper from the Youth Services desk.
Tween Library Council Application 2025-2026
The Baxter County Library Tween Library Council (TwLC) involves our tween patrons in furthering the mission of the library to engage our patrons.
Bird Beaks presented by Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Bird Beaks presented by Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Bird Beak Adaptation – Why do different bird beaks look different? What does a beak say about a bird? What does your mouth say about you?
Origami
Have fun learning how to fold and create origami.
Crafting Food Creations - Pizza Bagels
Learn how to make a yummy pizza bagel.
Crafting Food Creations - Pizza Bagels
Learn how to make a yummy pizza bagel.
Babies & Books Story Time
This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.
A Great Place to Grow
Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading.
eBook and eAudiobook titles for children. Available for downloading or streaming from most devices.
Sign in to Beanstack to participate in online reading challenges. App available for download.
Online classes, homework help, and research platforms available from the library.