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Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 12/2 - 12/28
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Tree lighting set up

11:45am - 5:00pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Tree lighting set up

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Preschool Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General, Performance
Event Details:

A night of songs, crafts, Santa and more!

Puzzle in a Day

1:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages, Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Tea Light Ornament

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come create an adorable snowman ornament for your tree! Space is limited. Registration is required.

Paws and Pages with Therapy Dogs

6:45pm - 7:45pm
All Ages, Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Stories with Mrs. Claus

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children, Family
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Claus and the elves for a fun filled morning of Christmas stories featuring her famous husband, Santa. Make sure to bring your camera to capture special holiday memories. There will be time for photos with Santa and Mrs.

Santa visits Frenchtown Dixie

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Family
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this delightful evening to kick off the Christmas season.

Santa will be visiting the Frenchtown Dixie branch library.  Please register your children 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Disney Movie Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

If you LOVE Walt Disney as much as we do,  

please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month.
We’ll be re-visiting some of Walt Disney’s Classic animated movies

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Keepsake Ornaments

4:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages. 

3rd Annual Holiday Open House

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 218
Event Details:

The Ellis Library & Reference Center is spreading tidings of good cheer at our 3rd annual Holiday Open House. Bring the family for a night of craft stations, reindeer games, and other festive fun, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

Better Together Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens, Family
Program Type: Book Club

Holiday Cookies and Cheer

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family
South Rockwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join us for a special Holiday story time with a cookie treat after! Feel free to wear your holiday jammies, or comfy clothing!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Newport Christmas Parade

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Homeschool group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Homeschooling is a privilege and a challenge.  This group offers support and encouragement for students and parents.

Some meetings will be educational, others will be social - all will be super fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

9:00am - 10:00am
Family
Dundee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

9:45am - 10:45am
Family
Dundee Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

10:45am - 12:00pm
Family
Dundee Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Carleton Christmas Parade

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Reindeer Craft

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

If you are looking for something different to do, join us at the Vivian Branch Library and create a holiday reindeer to add to your holiday displays. Supplies are limited so please register everyone separately.