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Library & County Facilities Closed
December 23 - 27 & 30 - 31 Happy Holidays from the Library Staff!
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Embrace the enchantment of December with the season's joy and togetherness! As the year draws to a close, revel in shared experiences, the twinkle of lights, and the cozy haven of books nestled in the heart of libraries. This December, discover the magic of the holidays through the pages of a good book within the comforting walls of your local library. The Haywood County Public Library wishes you a festive season brimming with merry moments, the warmth of captivating stories, and the joyous spirit of exploration between the shelves. Here's to a December that unfolds the magic of libraries and the festive cheer of the season!
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The Winter Reading Challenge begins this month! Stop by any HCPL branch to sign-up beginning December 1. Receive a bag filled with goodies and everything you need to participate. Complete the challenge and you will be entered into a prize drawing! The challenge is open to all ages, with separate goals and prizes for adults and youth.
For more information on the Adult Challenge, contact Jennifer Stuart at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov.
For more information on the Youth Challenge, contact Ashlyn Godleski at ashlyn.godleski@haywoodcountync.gov. |
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Our surprise book giveaway last year was so popular, we're bringing it back! Stop by the Waynesville or Canton branch beginning December 4 to pick up a free wrapped book. Each one has a tag with the genre and theme but you won't know the title until you open it up!
Special thanks to the Friends of the Library for purchasing books for this giveaway! |
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Program Spotlight |
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Caregiving During Holidays |
December 5 · 12-1pm | Canton Branch |
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association in partnership with the HCPL.
A light snack will be provided.
Registration is required. For more information, contact Jennifer at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov
or call 828-356-2561. |
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Winter Ornament Painting |
December 7 · 1-3pm | Waynesville Branch |
Learn to paint a winter themed wood slice ornament! Ideal for adults of all ages. All materials provided.
Registration is required.
For more information, contact Zachary at zachary.jones@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2502. |
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Zaniac: Magical Magnets |
December 13 · 3:30-4:30pm | Canton Branch |
Experience a fun sensory experiment where students will try to 'touch' an invisible force and reverse-engineer a bowl of cornflakes to extract the iron! Ideal for elementary ages. Registration is required.
For more information, contact Ashlyn at ashlyn.godleski@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828-356-2567. |
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Holiday Craft Workshop |
December 14 · 3:30-4:30pm | Waynesville Branch |
Make a card or holiday ornament! Ideal for preschool and school age children accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. Registration is required.
For more information, contact Kim at kim.walzer@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828-356-2512. |
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To be placed on the mailing list for adult programs, email Kathy Olsen at kathleen.olsen@haywoodcountync.gov. |
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To be placed on the mailing list for youth programs, email Kim Walzer at kim.walzer@haywoodcountync.gov. |
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Visit the HCPL Academy |
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View the complete collection of our virtual programs and explore short informational videos about some of our online resources at our academy!
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Click here for the latest news about the Friends, the Used Book Shop, membership information, and how to donate to support library programs.
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The Foundation’s mission is to work closely with administration to identify needs the Foundation can fund, above and beyond basic services provided by the Library's operating budget.
Click here for more information. |
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