Gift Wrapping Station

Wed, Dec 11, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Make and Take Craft: Holiday Wreath

Wed, Dec 11, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Rescheduled

Resume Help Drop-In

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, December 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Need a hand completing job applications, writing your resume and cover letters, preparing for an interview, or finding networking opportunities?

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Enjoy wrapping a foam ring with fleece and adding embellishments to create a fluffy holiday wreath.

Registration is now closed

Resume Help Drop-In

Wed, Dec 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Group Study Room C

Need a hand completing job applications, writing your resume and cover letters, preparing for an interview, or finding networking opportunities?

Cartooning with Mark Anderson

Wed, Dec 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

It’s well known that reindeer enjoy playing wintery games, and we’ll be drawing them all! Snowball soccer, tundra tennis, blizzard basketball and maybe even icicle skating!

This event is full

Art Class - Painted Barn Quilts

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn to create barn quilt inspired artwork by tracing a design onto a canvas and bring it to life with vibrant colors.

Registration is now closed

Gift Wrapping Station

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Calling all Santa’s Helpers! Need a secret spot to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!

LEGO Workshop

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Attention builders: Join us to make seasonal builds that we will put on display in the Youth Services Department in December!

This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Thursday Evening Tech Help

Thu, Dec 12, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Moments to Remember

Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Social gathering for women 55 years & older. Limited to 30

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Cancelled

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a casual get-together, where crafters can spend some time together, chatting and working on their knitting or crocheting.

Winter Whimsy Family Photo

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gather your family and visit the library for a fun, seasonal photo!

Fri, Dec 13, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Fri, Dec 13, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

LEGO Workshop

Fri, Dec 13, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Kids Korner A/B

Attention builders: Join us to make seasonal builds that we will put on display in the Youth Services Department in December!

This event is full

Gaming Group

Fri, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

This program will offer modded Minecraft and Roblox play for experienced gamers, and Feed the Beast to learn new skills and enhance your Minecraft play. Use of Roblox requires an existing account.

Sat, Dec 14, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Sat, Dec 14, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Fun Factory Saturday

Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Cancelled

Gift Board for Santa

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Santa works hard every Christmas Eve, so doesn’t he deserve a little something? Make a simple cutting board (which we’ll provide) & turn it into something kids can leave out for him on his big night!

Toy Swap

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Are you trying to make the holidays more sustainable? Come "shop" for free, gently used toys that are looking for a new home.

Sun, Dec 15, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Sun, Dec 15, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Monday Matinee Movie

Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Enjoy an afternoon movie in the Lee Maternowski Room. Popcorn will be served!

D&D Continuing Campaign

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Group Study Room C

Join in on a continuing D&D campaign! For participants that have completed a One-Shot session, or with facilitator consent.

This event is full

Wintry Embroidery Fun

Mon, Dec 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Embroidery can be sew much fun! In this introductory class, we will learn about embroidery supplies and tools, work on fine motor skills, and create a fun seasonal design.

This event is full

Test Fest

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Hey students! Are you cramming for that final exam? Finishing up a big project? We have plenty of space – and pizza! – for you here. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!

Tue, Dec 17, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Tue, Dec 17, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Candy Cottages

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Kids Korner A/B

We will have a storytime, enjoy a gingerbread snack and use some candy creativity for this program.

This event is full

Tuesday Tech Help

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Candy Cottages

Tue, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

We will have a storytime, enjoy a gingerbread snack and use some candy creativity for this program.

Test Fest

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Hey students! Are you cramming for that final exam? Finishing up a big project? We have plenty of space – and pizza! – for you here. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!

Wed, Dec 18, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Art Class - Painted Barn Quilts

Wed, Dec 18, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn to create barn quilt inspired artwork by tracing a design onto a canvas and bring it to life with vibrant colors.

Learn, and go craft! Luminarias

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Meet up at the YA area for an introduction and quick instruction on how to make a fun craft. Then, take home your supplies to make your own creation. Sign up for a new craft each month!

Make and Take Crafts: Holiday Wreath

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Enjoy wrapping a foam ring with fleece and adding embellishments to create a fluffy holiday wreath.

Test Fest

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Hey students! Are you cramming for that final exam? Finishing up a big project? We have plenty of space – and pizza! – for you here. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back!

Gift Wrapping Station

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Calling all Santa’s Helpers! Need a secret spot to wrap a special gift? Visit our Wrapping Station in Adult Services!

Candy Cottages

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

We will have a storytime, enjoy a gingerbread snack and use some candy creativity for this program.

This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Laser Engraved Night Light

Thu, Dec 19, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Design a night light using Inkscape, engrave it on acrylic using our laser engraver, and light it up in a variety of colors with an LED base.

Sweet Showdown

Thu, Dec 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for a candy cottage Pop-Tarchitecture challenge! We'll work together using Pop-Tarts and other sugary construction materials to design and build a sweet retreat fit for a gingerbread friend.

This event is full

Podcasting 101

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

A/V Recording Studio

Learn the basics of podcasting!

Cancelled

Laser-cut Table Numbers

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn how to design table numbers, cut one from cardboard using the laser engraver, then fold, glue, and paint it for a decoration that will make your wedding, family reunion, or other party unique.

Art Around the World

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Travel the world without leaving the library! Each class will focus on a different country by learning about some artists and making an art project to take home.

Fri, Dec 20, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Fri, Dec 20, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Poinsettia Painting

Fri, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Print and paint your way to a colorful seasonal floral masterpiece in this art workshop.

This event is full

Sat, Dec 21, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Laser Engraved Holiday Ornament

Sat, Dec 21, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Fun Factory Saturday

Sat, Dec 21, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Cancelled

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Design a custom holiday ornament using Inkscape, then make it from acrylic on our laser engraver.

Sun, Dec 22, All day

Use sweet clues to search for hidden candy canes, complete challenges, and solve riddles as you wind your way through Youth Services.

Sun, Dec 22, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Mon, Dec 23, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Tue, Dec 24, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Wed, Dec 25, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Thu, Dec 26, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Fri, Dec 27, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Planet Circus

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us as we welcome Pocket Circus for their Planet Circus show! It’s a two-person circus show that packs a punch with acrobatics, juggling, magic, comedy and lots of audience participation.

Planet Circus

Fri, Dec 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us as we welcome Pocket Circus for their Planet Circus show! It’s a two-person circus show that packs a punch with acrobatics, juggling, magic, comedy and lots of audience participation.

Journal Making and Writing Workshop

Sat, Dec 28, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Fun Factory Saturday

Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Decorate your own journal and practice your writing with Ms. Olivia! Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Sun, Dec 29, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Mon, Dec 30, All day

Submission Call for EGVPLYS Literary Magazine

Noon Year's Eve

Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Celebrate New Year's Eve a little early with some kid-friendly family fun!

Mon, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Gather your wits, bring your best problem-solving skills, and embark on the adventure of the year. Will you make it to 2025, or will you be stuck in 2024?

This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 2:15pm - 2:45pm

Kids Korner A/B

Gather your wits, bring your best problem-solving skills, and embark on the adventure of the year. Will you make it to 2025, or will you be stuck in 2024?

This event is full

Mon, Dec 30, 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Gather your wits, bring your best problem-solving skills, and embark on the adventure of the year. Will you make it to 2025, or will you be stuck in 2024?

Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Gather your wits, bring your best problem-solving skills, and embark on the adventure of the year. Will you make it to 2025, or will you be stuck in 2024?