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Join for a night of local stories! Ages 12+ are invited to submit a story or poem to read aloud (or have library staff read for them if preferred). Submissions should be no more than 1,500 words and family friendly. Invite your friends and family! Hot chocolate will be served.
Stop by anytime and get creative at our Christmas Colorland Drop-in program. Color Santa, snowflakes, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. This is a fun and relaxing way for families to enjoy the season together!
Join as they listen to some of our favorite holiday songs and chat about their meanings. Bring your favorite to discuss. Holiday songs from all traditions are welcome! Please e-mail Cedate at [email protected] no later than Friday, December 12, with your song titles. Families welcome. FREE
Children become elves-in-training and work their way through different stations to see if they qualify to be one of Santa’s elves. Official Elf Certificates are awarded at the end of each session. Ideal for ages 4-12. Elf costume welcome!
Ages 6+. Bring a craft project to the library to decorate with our supplies. This month we will have some Christmas crafts to do as well!
Grab a friend, partner, family member or work alone while creating a Christmas Winter Diorama. Using a box, mini figures, craft material and lots of imagination, participants will build their own winter wonderland or holiday scene to take home. Whether it’s Santa’s workshop, a cozy snowy village or a gingerbread house scene, let your imagination come to life. All supplies are provided, or participants can bring their own items to add to the diorama. This program is ideal for participants to work in pairs (parent-child, siblings, friends), but you may work alone. *Registration is required and space is limited. There is a nonrefundable material fee of $10 per diorama. Stop by the Library to get registered.
Use library provided supplies to make unique and festive holiday cards for friends and family. This is an in-person program. Materials will be provided for 2 cards per person. FREE
If this holiday season leaves you feeling crafty and glittery, stop by the library and grab a Holiday Card Making Kit. Each kit will have enough supplies to make two holiday themed cards. Kits will be available while supplies last.
Ages 0-7. Join for a fun-filled morning of dinosaur themed activities.
Ages 10-18. They are making mini pencil case travel games!
Save the Date! On Saturday, November 8, a variety of local crafters, independent vendors and small business owners will be selling their goods, just in time for the holidays. Visit the Library and shop until you drop! Admission is free! Lunch will be available for purchase.
The second and fourth Tuesday after school stop by the library for a fun activity. Snacks provided. For ages 8-12.
Littles and their grownups are invited to join us for this hour of fun themed play! Celebrate the harvest season with a delightful array of books, crafts, activities and plenty of apples.
The second and fourth Tuesday after school stop by the library for a fun activity. Snacks provided. For ages 8-12.
Ages 0 - 12. Sand Art
Ages 0 - 8. Have a monstrously good time with the colorful monsters at the library! There will be crafts, activities, and more!
All ages. Ages 10 and under need an adult with them. While supplies last.
Sign up to make a galaxy coaster at the library! Ages 12-18
This craft recommended for ages 0 to 6. Your little one will love the brightly colored flower that you can help them make. While supplies last. Stop by between 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for this activity.
Ages 0-12. Stop by the library after school to make a May Day basket! Leave it on the doorstep of someone you care about on your way home.
Drop-in to create your own St. Patrick’s Day colorful rainbows. Parental participation required. While supplies last.
All Ages. Watch a movie inspired by a comic book! Animal Crackers is rated PG Feel free to bring pillows or blankets to watch the movie. Popcorn is provided. Bring your own drink.
All Ages. Use cut-up comic books and graphic novels to create magnets, design your own bookmark, and decorate small treasure boxes. Parental Participation Required
Sign up to learn how comics are made and create your own comic book strip! Registration required
Ages 10+. Make your own cosplay prop at this talk that shows off ways you can use thrifted items to be creative. Feel free to bring in things you've made to show off as well.
Join us for a short presentation on our favorite graphic novels, webcomics, and manga! Feel free to bring in your own favorites to share with the group. Light refreshments will be served. Participants will have the chance to make a comic themed button pin for attending!
A special guest ballerina joining for storytime! Children are encouraged to dress up for this event. Ideal for ages 0-7.
Learn how to make a crochet clover bookmark! For ages 12-18
Ages 10-18. This month we are making potato pancakes. The recipe will contain potatoes, eggs, flour, and vegetable oil. Registration is required by March 2 to participate. Space is limited.
Bring your lunch and join other movie lovers for a screening and discussion. Each month will feature a different genre, starting in March with an 80’s classic (The Goonies).
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