It's the most wonderful time of the year! Talented local musician Phil Hodges and his wife Julie will share fun, festive, FREE holiday music for all ages at the Cumming Library. Bring the whole family to enjoy some classic Christmas carols played on the guitar and sing your way into the holiday spirit!
Midterms got you down? Take a "paws" from studying and come de-stress with some furry friends! The Post Road library is hosting certified therapy dogs from Humane Hearts, trained to comfort people and ease anxiety. Stop by for a free cuddle session!
Experience this miraculous story first-hand with ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard and the little pup that taught him how determination can be found in the most surprising places! Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heartis the inspirational and true story of Dion Leonard and his best friend, a dog named Gobi. Meet them both and learn how they overcame extreme odds to stay together.
Books will be available to purchase. Dion and Gobi will be happy to autograph (and pawtograph) books after the event.
Have you ever wondered what Santa's favorite cookies are? Or what baby reindeer are called? Here is your chance to meet the jolly Claus couple and learn all about festive holiday traditions from the North Pole and beyond! Mrs. Claus will share stories and songs that represent holiday traditions around the world, then Santa will be dropping by for greetings and photos!
Stories of Exile Reading Groups for Public Libraries
For Adults
Thursday, December 7, 2023
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Hampton Park Library
Did you know that Yiddish was at one time the international language of Ashkenazic Jews (the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe and their descendants)? It is a hybrid of Hebrew and medieval German and was spoken by 11 million people in the world before WWII. Explore the fascinating history of the Yiddish language and culture with Rabbi Levi Mentz. This program is part of the "Stories of Exile" series sponsored by the Yiddish Book Center.