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Monthly Make: Embroidered Felt Decor

Monday, December 8, All Day
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Brighten your winter table with a festive embroidered tabletop decoration. 

Laser Engrave a Wood Ornament for Grades 3-5

Tuesday, December 9 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Use Canva to create a design and then use the laser to engrave the design onto a wooden ornament.

Laser Engrave a Wooden Ornament for Grades 6-8

Tuesday, December 9 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Use Canva to create a design and then use the laser to engrave the design onto a wooden ornament cover.

Tech Help Drop-In

Tuesday, December 9 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor of the Library

                       

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Toddler Artists

Wednesday, December 10 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Listen to a story and create seasonal art. For birth-3 years and their grownups.

Friends Book Sort

Wednesday, December 10 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area

                       

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Toddler Artists

Wednesday, December 10 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Listen to a story and create seasonal art. For birth-3 years and their grownups.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, December 10 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms

                       

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Gargantuan Games

Wednesday, December 10 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Giant games equal giant fun! Come play larger than life versions of familiar favorites like Battleship or Hungry Hungry Hippos. For grades 3-5  

Pajamas and Popcorn Storytime

Wednesday, December 10 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy popcorn followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids…

Donuts and Bingo

Thursday, December 11 | 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Street Recreation Center

                       

Enjoy bingo, coffee, and donuts. One bingo card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and bingo cards are provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. This free drop-in activity is offered in…

Create Kindness

Thursday, December 11 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Crochet or knit an item to donate to the Community Cupboard. Supplies and instruction available. Beginners welcome! Volunteer hours can be awarded. For grades 4-8. 

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, December 11 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Shakespeare Room
Registered

                       

 Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

Friday Challenge

Friday, December 12 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High School Room

                       

Face the Young Adult Librarian in this month’s challenge to get a free snack.  

Equipment Basics: Cricut

Saturday, December 13 | 10:00am - 11:30am
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Tech Help Drop-In

Saturday, December 13 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library

                       

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Craftapalooza: Holiday Edition

Saturday, December 13 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Drop in to paint, stamp, weave, glue, and tape your way through amazing holiday crafts! For grades 2-4.   

Drop-In Volunteer Hours

Sunday, December 14 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
High School Room

                       

Write letters for the month’s featured partner. Students completing at least one acceptable letter can receive verified volunteer hours. Supplies provided.  

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 15 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

                       

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Study Haven

Tuesday, December 16 | 9:00am - 9:00pm
No Space

                       

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week.

Preschool Dance Party

Tuesday, December 16 | 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room

                       

Move and groove to songs on the ukulele and familiar hits at this interactive dance party with bubbles, scarves, and shakers! Fro pre-k and their grownups.

Books and Cooks Winter Showdown

Tuesday, December 16 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Read together and work with a teammate to complete a cooking challenge. For grades 3-5. 

High School Craft Series

Tuesday, December 16 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High School Room

                       

Participate in a craft after school.  

Study Haven

Wednesday, December 17 | 9:00am - 9:00pm
No Space

                       

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week.

Friends Book Sort

Wednesday, December 17 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area

                       

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Internet for Beginners

Wednesday, December 17 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered

                       

Gain confidence by learning the basics of navigating the online world. 

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, December 17 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms

                       

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Study Haven

Thursday, December 18 | 9:00am - 9:00pm
No Space

                       

Enjoy light refreshments and de-stress with therapy animals during the area's high school finals week.

Gingerbread Storytime

Thursday, December 18 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Listen to How to Catch a Gingerbread Man and then craft a fun gingerbread person to take home. Twenty name tags (children only). For pre-k and their grownups. 

Gingerbread Storytime

Thursday, December 18 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Listen to How to Catch a Gingerbread Man and then craft a fun gingerbread person to take home. Twenty name tags (children only). For pre-k and their grownups.

Eww, Gross!

Thursday, December 18 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

We're serving up candy canes that might taste...questionable. Do you have the guts to try them all? 

Craft Group

Thursday, December 18 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered

                       

Make air-dry clay book page-holders with staff.

Wizard of Oz Interactive Family Movie Kit

Friday, December 19, All Day
Youth Department

                       

Make watching The Wizard of Oz a new experience for the whole family! The kit includes treats, props, and cues to make this film classic even more fun! One per family while…

Little Women: The Musical (2022)

Saturday, December 20 | 2:00pm - 11:45pm
Virtual Program

                       

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally presented on Broadway in 2005 starring Sutton…

Noon Year's Eve Concert

Wednesday, December 31 | 11:15am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Atrium East
Registered

                       

Get ready for an engaging session of music and movement with performer Miss Katie Sings! Enjoy lively singalongs, playful props like shakers and scarves, and a mix of new and familiar tunes,…

New Year, New Chapter: Family Vision Boards

Friday, January 2 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered

                       

Kick off the year with creativity and connection as you reflect, dream, and set intentions for the new year with your people!  After guided activities to get the conversation going, participants will…

Together Time

Saturday, January 3 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Monthly Make: Acrylic Dry-Erase Board

Monday, January 5, All Day
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Laser-cut a tabletop sign great for tracking game night scores, keeping holiday countdowns, or jotting down some motivation for the new year.  

Book Babies

Monday, January 5 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

Book Babies

Monday, January 5 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-24 months and their grownups.

Family Craft Night

Monday, January 5 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in to create a masterpiece together as a family. For adults and kids of all ages.

Together Time

Tuesday, January 6 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Together Time

Tuesday, January 6 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Dementia Support Group

Tuesday, January 6 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Meeting Room

                       

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, leads an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden Courts…

Curious Kids

Tuesday, January 6 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Embrace your curiosity with creative, collaborative, hands-on play and learning! For grades k-2. 

Together Time

Wednesday, January 7 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

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