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Registration for all December programs will begin on Saturday, November 16. In person registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the children's desk and online registration will begin at noon.

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HOLIDAY BINGO GAME NIGHT - EIJ466

Come enjoy the festivities of the holiday with our BINGO Game Night!
Date: Monday, December 2
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 and up 

MORE THAN MOTHER GOOSE – EIJ403

More than Mother Goose for children includes nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Parents participate with their child. Older siblings welcome. This program will be offered at two times. Please select the date that is most convenient.
Date: Tuesday, December 3 or Saturday, December 14
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome

READ TO THE DOGS – EIJ578

Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers are registered with Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International. Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when they come to the Children’s Desk to register.
Date: Tuesday, December 3
Time: 6:30 – 8:10 p.m.
Ages: Readers in grades K – 6

TIME FOR TWOS - EIJ406

Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child.
Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Ages: 2 year olds with an adult, siblings welcome

MAKERSPACE NIGHT – EIJ586

Go, go, go with gadgets galore!  Whether big or small, we have holiday projects for all.
Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings

GINGERBREAD STORY ART - EIJ547

Enjoy gingerbread stories in this sweet story art class. Decorate your very own gingerbread boy or girl to take home.
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 ½-5 years, on their own

SNOWMEN COOKIE CLASS - EIJ479

Join Chef Rob to make snowmen cookies for that special someone in your life! After, play a fun game. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
Date: December 9
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Ages: 3 and up with an adult

MINECRAFT MANIA - EIJ560

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills.
Date: Monday, December 9
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 - 6

HOLIDAY GIFT WORKSHOP - EIJ429

Join us to make a holiday-themed picture frame and gift bag for someone special in your life. Children should bring 4x6 or smaller photo to this program.
Date: Wednesday, December 11
Time: 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Ages: Grades K – 2

POLAR EXPRESS PARTY - EIJ427

All aboard for our annual Polar Express party! Celebrate the holiday season at this fun program based on the book. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
Date: Thursday, December 12
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 - 7 on their own

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WARS - EIJ568

It’s Gingerbread House vs. Gingerbread House in this tasty competition. Brainstorm and decorate your very own one of a kind Gingerbread House to be judged. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
Date: Thursday, December 12
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4 - 9

DROP-IN STAR WARS ACTIVITIES - EIJ535

While you wait for The Rise of Skywalker, drop-in to the library to play some Star Wars-inspired games!
Date: Saturday, December 14
Time: 2 - 4 p.m
Ages: All ages with an adult

FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE - EIJ451

Guy Gagliano of the Swan Bakery returns to lead your family in decorating a gingerbread house using icings and candy to reflect your family’s celebration. Registration will be in-person only and there is a non-refundable $5.00 fee per family to be paid at the time of registration. This program may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
Date: Sunday, December 15
Time: 2 - 2:45 p.m. or 3 - 3:45 p.m.
Ages: Children ages 3 and up with their families

CHESS LESSONS – EIJ414

If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. Teen volunteers will guide students as they play with each other to learn the basics of the game. 
Date: Monday, December 16
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1 – 6

STINKY STORY TIME - EIJ548

This story time will be so stinky, you’re going to be able to smell us a mile away. Just kidding - but in this program we’re going to learn that being stinky can sometimes be fun.
Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 ½ - 5 years, on their own

STORY PLAY TIME – EIJ464

We’ll explore books through music, movement and play!
Date: Wednesday, December 18
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages: Preschool children aged 3 - 5 with an adult, no siblings

SNOWY OWL STORY AND CRAFT TIME - EIJ613

Who - who’s that up in the tree? It’s a sensational snowy owl craft for you and me!
Date: Wednesday, December 18
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m
Ages: Grades K – 3

BABY TIME - EIJ404

Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program that includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Pre-walkers, 3 months and up with an adult, no siblings please

TODDLER TIME - EIJ405

Kathy Roeder presents this parent and child program that includes fun age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child's physical and mental growth.
Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: Walkers through 23 months old with an adult, siblings welcome

CIRCLE TIME - EIJ407

Shake those sillies out!  Two and three-year-olds join Kathy Roeder for circle time fun.
Date: Thursday, December19
Time: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome

HOLIDAY FLORAL WORKSHOP - EIJ430

Mrs. Oakes returns to assist students in creating a fresh floral centerpiece for their holiday tables or to present as a gift. Registration will be in-person only and there is a non-refundable $3 fee per child to be paid at the time of registration. Older siblings may attend the same session.
Date: Saturday, December 21
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6
Fee: $3

LIVE GAME HOUR - EIJ640

Enjoy team noodle hockey and live-action hungry, hungry hippos! The fun never stops with these games!
Date: Friday, December 27
Time: 10 – 11 a.m
Ages: 6 - 9

SUPER SMASH BROS. – EIJ536

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join us to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch!
Date: Friday, December 27
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3 – 6

LEGO CLUB - EIJ492

Make new friends while building with LEGOs at the Library. All you need to bring is your imagination. No registration required!
Date: Saturday, December 28
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Ages: Grades K 5 with an adult, siblings welcome

NOON YEAR’S EVE – EIJ444

Join us as we celebrate Noon Year at this fun bash. We'll talk about resolutions and create a time capsule to open in 2020. Snacks and fun are a given and festive wear is encouraged. We'll 3...2...1 count down to the stroke of noon to welcome 2020. This program is not appropriate for children with food allergies.
Date: Monday, December 30
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades K – 3

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