Adults
BOOK BINGO IS BACK!
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
December 15th, January 19th, & February 16th
Held at the library in the Rotary Room
Play traditional bingo and win books. Bring a friend or neighbor - this fun-loving group welcomes new players. LIMITED TO 10 PLAYERS---PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
ADULT WINTER READING
Sign up for our Winter Reading Program.
January 4—February 12, 2021
You could win some great Prizes!
TAKE-AND-MAKE CRAFTS
Snowman Treat Take-and-Make
Pick up your own sweet snowman. Week of December 14.
We provide everything you need to make this sweet treat!
While Supplies last! No registration needed.
Braided Bookmark Craft Take-and-Make
Just in time for Winter Reading! Week of January 4.
Come pick up the strips to make a neat winter bookmark.
While supplies last. No registration needed.
Valentine Tea Bag Take-and-Make
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your favorite tea. Week of February 8.
We will provide a selection of flavors and the wrappers of course!
While supplies last. No registration needed.
IN PERSON CRAFTS WITH JENNIFER
Held at the library in the Rotary Room
Registration is required
December 16 6:30pm
A Christmas Card Creation! Learn how to create a card with a unique twist and a pop up surprise.
January 20 6:30pm
Flowerpot Quilling. Chase away the winter blues as you create a pot of adorable forever-flowers made with just a few strips of paper!
February 3 6:30pm
Shabby Chic Envelope Journal. This no-sew, hard cover journal is not just for writing. Use it to store photos, cards, valentine mementos, or fill it with love letters and give it to your sweetheart.
FIRESIDE CHATS: FRIDAYS AT 2:00PM
Join us by the fireplace for an intimate conversation with our special guests. Registration is required due to State restrictions. In-person and virtual registration is available for each program. If you choose virtual, registrants will receive an email with Zoom meeting link and instructions a few days prior to the presentation.
January 8 - Robert Stone – As a Civil War Solider discussing their clothing, and equipment.
January 15 - Worley Smith - Chaplains of the Civil War.
January 22 – Jim Lehtola – Civil War Soldiers buried in Oxford.
January 29 – Lois Keel as “Liberetta Lerich Green” the Civil War from the home front.
February 5 – “Hold my Horse” a short film about Major General Isreal Richardson followed by Dr. John Todd discussing the origins of the Civil War.
February 12 - Bryan Cloutier, Northeast Oakland Historical Museum Civil War artifacts.
February 19 - Worley Smith – Women in the Civil War.
February 26 - 5th Michigan Regimental Band Performance. CANCELLED
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Registration including an email address is required. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link and instructions a few days prior to the presentation.
December 2, 2020 at 6pm - Tidying Up: The KonMari Method presented by Kate Sood.
January 12, 2021 6pm - Michigan in the Civil War presented by Program Source International.
February 10, 2021 6pm “Abraham Lincoln; A New Birth of Freedom” presented by Kevin Wood.
Teens
Winter Reading 2021
January
Read books, write reviews, and keep track of everyuthing Beanstack. We'll be reopening our Price Bookstore the first weeek of Febrauray so you can cash in your points for books and other cool prizes.
Drop In and Pick Up!
Take and Make Crafts
Third Saturdays: December 19, January 16, February 20
While Supplies Last
Stop by and pick up a craft to take home and do whenever. Supplies are limited!
December 19- Snowman Ornament
January 16- Do you want to build a... snowglobe??
February- Magical Color-Change Hearts
National Hot Cocoa Day
Saturday, January 30- All Day
Celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day with us! Stop by the Teen Department and pick up a package of hot cocoa mix to take home and enjoy later. One per person, please. While supplies last.
Virtual Programs
Recipes for Fun and Yum
January and February
Bored? We've got you covered! Check out our Teen Department Blog all throughout January and February for craft project ideas and easy yumy recipes. We'll be posting regular updates for fun (and yum) stuff you can do to help beat the winter blues. Oh yeah, and we'll have some fantastic book and movie suggestions too!
It's Contest Time!
December- Holiday Photo Scavenger Hunt
February- Book Crush
Remember, you must be in 6th-12th grade to be eligible to win. For details, see the Teen Librarian.
Children's
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5 years)
Join Ms. Kerry for stories, songs, and activities. Look for a new link every Thursday beginning September 17 on the website and Facebook. Videos will be available for 30 days.
StoryWalk (All ages)
Enjoy our fall-themed StoryWalk! The StoryWalk begins at the northwest corner of the library parking lot and weaves around Powell Lake Park. Don’t forget to stop and sign our guest book and pick up an activity sheet located in the box at the first station.
Early Literacy
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter Kindergarten. Reading to preschool-age children builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare them with the skills they need for Kindergarten. In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future school and life success.
How does 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten work?
Getting Started – Pick up a free 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Log at Oxford Public Library. Any child aged 0-5 can participate.
Track Your Reading – Each time your child listens to a book, record it in your reading log.
Show Us Your Reading Logs – Each time you and your child reach a milestone bring in your reading log and collect your prize. Read 1,000 books before kindergarten and your child will receive a free book of their very own.
*Thank you to the Oxford Library Friends for helping sponsor this program.*