Ozark Authors Book Expo brings 20 writers to the library Saturday

Twenty local and regional authors will gather at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, for the Ozark Authors Book Expo. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors can meet the writers, ask questions and buy signed copies of their books. The library…

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Library asks readers what books they’re craving in new book club survey

The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County wants to know what its readers want to read. The library has launched an online survey seeking feedback on its current book clubs and ideas for future ones. The survey is open to everyone, whether they attend a library book club every month, drop in once in…

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Baxter County’s 13th Little Free Library opens at McCabe Park

The Baxter County Early Literacy Project has opened its 13th Little Free Library at McCabe Park, near the ponds, and the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce marked the occasion with a celebration this week. The bright yellow boxes are placed around Baxter County so children can take a book, leave a book and build…

ByChris FultonOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Arkansas Gem author brings 1939 Ozarks novel to Baxter County library Oct. 6

Author Stephanie Saunders will discuss her debut novel "Covered Buttons" at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The talk is part of the library's Read-Write-Ignite Literary Series, and it is free and open to the public with no registration required. "Covered Buttons" is set in the foothills…

ByChris FultonOctober 2, 20260Comments

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Art Odyssey studio tour returns for 15th year with 29 artists

Twenty nine artists across Baxter and Marion counties will open their studio doors this month for the 15th annual Art Odyssey Studio Tour. The self-guided tour runs Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 24 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. No tickets are required, and visitors can see as many studios as they…

ByChris FultonSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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Library celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day on Saturday

A pirate joke will buy you a bit of treasure at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County on Saturday. The library is marking International Talk Like a Pirate Day from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Anyone who dresses or talks like a pirate and tells a staff member a pirate joke…

ByChris FultonSeptember 18, 20260Comments

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Art Odyssey studio tour returns for 15th year with 29 artists

Twenty nine artists across Baxter and Marion counties will open their studio doors this month for the 15th annual Art Odyssey Studio Tour. The self-guided tour runs Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 24 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. No tickets are required, and visitors can see as many studios as they…

ByChris FultonSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Dolly Parton is gone, but her books will keep arriving in Baxter County mailboxes

Dolly Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80, but the program she built in her father's memory will keep mailing a free book every month to more than 1,000 Baxter County children. Since the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Baxter County launched in March 2019, more than 75,000 free books have gone to local kids,…

ByChris FultonSeptember 10, 20260Comments

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Library hosts all-ages Lego Challenge Saturday

The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County will host a Lego Challenge from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, and builders of all ages are welcome. Participants will get a fall-themed building challenge to complete on the spot. Teams and solo builders are both welcome, and small prizes will be awarded. The event…

ByChris FultonSeptember 10, 20260Comments

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Art Odyssey studio tour returns for 15th year with 29 artists

Twenty nine artists across Baxter and Marion counties will open their studio doors this month for the 15th annual Art Odyssey Studio Tour. The self-guided tour runs Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 24 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. No tickets are required, and visitors can see as many studios as they…

ByChris FultonSeptember 9, 20260Comments