Read, Play, Grow

Cookeville

Story and intentional play for children birth to age 3.

Friday Matinee: The Mummy (1999)

Cookeville

Deep in the Egyptian desert, a handful of people searching for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a 3,000 year old legacy of terror. Combining the thrills of a rousing adventure with the suspense of Universal's legendary 1932 horror classic, The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser, is a true nonstop action epic, filled with dazzling visual […]

Movie Munchies

Cookeville

Join us for a matinee showing of Coraline. Throughout the movie you will be served small samples of foods related to the movie. Examples: Dad's Veggie Slop, Mr. Bobinsky's Smelly Cheese. Come see what other tasty treats we have prepared for you! Amounts are limited; first come, first served. *Allergy Alert: eggs, dairy, nuts*

Teen Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart 8 (Ages 13+)

Cookeville

Gamers—Come test your skills against your friends in a Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch. The winner gets an Ozark Trail camping chair; all players receive a book. Rated E10+: Content is generally suitable for ages 10 and up.

Plant Bingo

Cookeville

Into botany? Working on your green thumb? Come to the library and test your luck with Plant Bingo! Donated plants will be used as prizes.

Art Quest

Cookeville

Join us to engage in weekly hands-on art activities and crafts with certified visual arts teacher Annette Romero. Ages 12-Adult. No registration required.

Lego Club

Cookeville

Come and use our Legos to build creative structures, vehicles, and characters—you are only limited by your imagination! Limited to 25 participants. Ages 5-12.

Pages & Paws

Cookeville

Buddy, Skye, and Tibbi, our favorite therapy dogs, will be back at the library with a story and a fun surprise. Ages 3-7

Chess Club (Ages 13+)

Cookeville

Teens and adults with a passion for the game of chess—or those who would like to learn the game—join us for our semi-weekly Chess Club.

Chair Yoga with Tommye

Cookeville

This chair yoga session is taught by a certified yoga instructor.

Drums Alive!

Cookeville

The Baxter Branch Library is partnering with the Baxter Senior Center for an eight-week Drums Alive class. Drums Alive is a fitness and wellness program that combines traditional aerobic dance, rhythm, and drumming movements using stability balls and drumsticks.