December 2023
Celebrate the Season with the Joy of Reading!
 
Here are a few ideas to weave the magic of reading into your holiday season:
 
Seasonal Storytime Gatherings: 🌟 Create heartwarming memories with loved ones by organizing storytime sessions where everyone takes turns reading aloud holiday tales, fostering a love of reading among friends and family.
 
Bookish Decor and Ornaments: 🎄 Infuse your holiday decorations with a literary touch by creating DIY ornaments featuring book covers, your favorite characters, or best quotes.
 
Winter Reading Wonderland: ❄️ Design a dedicated reading space adorned with twinkling lights, plush blankets, and holiday-themed books, becoming the perfect retreat for quiet moments of reading amidst the festive hustle and bustle.
 
Select Library Events
☞ See the full December schedule of events on our website.
Download a print-friendly copy of the schedule.
 
Coloring, Crafting,
& Coffee
 
Monday, Dec. 4th
@ 10am - 11:30am
Auditorium
 
 
Take time to unwind and let your creativity flow. Bring your own craft or enjoy the library's adult coloring supplies. Coffee, tea, and
hot chocolate provided.
Pop-Up Library @ KWG Resource Center
 
Wednesday, 
Dec.6th & 20th
 @ 10:30 am - 12:30pm
404 S. Washington St.
 
Drop by to check out books, request a library card, or use public computers.
 
⭐Storytime and crafts⭐ @11:00am 
 
 Homeschool
Hangout
 
Wednesday, Dec. 20th
 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
  
 
Meet other homeschooling
families and enjoy board games, puzzles, and more!
All ages welcome.
 
 
Online Resource Highlight
 
 
AtoZ World Culture
 
Curious about how other cultures 
celebrate the holidays?
 
All you need is your library card 
to explore 202 World City Travel Guides
covering over 67 topics each, plus an additional 56 travel resources.
 
 
Click Here to start traveling abroad
from the comfort of your home today!
 

 
Bring Home A Book For The Holidays
Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas
by Kimberly Dean

This super groovy picture book with a cool-cat spin finds Pete and his friends counting down the days to Christmas. 
The Real Santa
by Nancy Redd

In this celebration of identity, family and holiday cheer, one Black family embarks on a journey to discover what the real Santa looks like.
Happy Narwhalidays
by Ben Clanton

Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing, and partying with his pod pals, and enjoying some warm waffle pudding.
Nutcracked
by Susan Adrian

Believing that her dreams have come true when she lands the role of Clara in a production of The Nutcracker, young ballet dancer Georgie feels like she is journeying to the past every time she rehearses only to find her real world falling apart when the Nutcracker's magic places a friend in danger. 
What Light
by Jay Asher

When Sierra falls for Caleb, a boy who made a terrible mistake years before, she is determined to help him find forgiveness, despite the disapproval and suspicions they meet.
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
by Rachel Cohn

In a story told in the alternating voices of Dash and Lily, two sixteen-year-olds carry on a wintry scavenger hunt at Christmastime in New York, neither knowing quite what--or who--they will find.
A Christmas to Remember
by Beverly Jenkins

When their long-awaited walk down the aisle to say “I do” hits a speed bump that could derail everything, Bernadine and Mal discover their relationship isn't the only one being tested as Preston Mays gets his heart broken and Reverend Paula Grant asks God to send her someone to share her life.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
by Susan Wiggs

Arriving in Avalon, New York, to drop rescue puppies off at their forever homes, Brenda Malloy is trapped in the town by a blinding snowstorm, an escaped mutt and a life-saving encounter with a single dad and paramedic who restores her faith in Christmas—and love.
The Magic of Christmas: 101 Tales of Holiday Joy, Love, and Gratitude
by Amy Newmark

Step into the enchanting world of Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Magical Christmas, where the spirit of the season comes alive through heartwarming stories of family, friendship, and holiday cheer. From the laughter-inducing antics of the festivities to the touching traditions that make Christmas special, these tales cover the entire spectrum of the holiday season. 
 
Macramé Christmas: 24 Festive Projects Using Easy Knotting Techniques
by Isabella Strambio

This gorgeous book will show you how to create 24 stunning festive decorations--all made using simple macramé knots, natural dyes, and 100 per cent recycled materials.
 
“Wisdom comes with winters.”
                                - Oscar Wilde
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