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Upcoming Children Programs

Letters to Santa! - November 26-December 14

Write a letter to Santa Claus and drop it in the mailbox at either Santa's Workshop or the library. If you want to get a reply back make sure to include a return address. Letters dropped off after December 14 may not receive a reply.

Grab and Go Craft! - Available Monday, December 4

Starting December 4 a take home holiday card craft kit will be available at the front desk. Only while supplies last. One per person.

Giftwrapping Station - Available December 18-23

Have presents to wrap? The week before Christmas the library will have a giftwrapping station open. Free paper, ribbons, bows, and tags will be available while supplies last. Wrap your gifts in secret by bringing them to the library! Have leftover Christmas paper or ribbon? We would love your donations! Just leave them with the other giftwrapping supplies in the makerspace area.

November 27-December 3

Library Storytime - Tuesday, November 28 - 10 a.m.
It's storytime! Join Ms. Rachel for some reading and fun.

Choose Your Own Adventure Storytime - Tuesday, November 28 - 4-5 p.m. 
Join us as we read a new choose your own adventure book! This meeting we are reading The Case of the Silk King by Shannon Gilligan and making animal origami.

Countdown to Christmas Craft - Thursday, November 30 - 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Stop by the library anytime today and make your very own countdown to Christmas calendar! Supplies and instructions will be out in the children's area for you to use.

Homeschool: Design a Board Game - Thursday, November 30 - 2 p.m.
Homeschool families are invited to the library for a fun activity! We will be learning how to make our very own board games!

Music and Movement - Friday, December 1 - 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to boogie! Toddlers will dance and sing with Ms. Rachel in this program all about music. Space fills quickly, so come on time to make sure you get a spot to sit.

December 4-10

Library Storytime - Monday, December 4 - 10 a.m.
It's storytime! Join Ms. Rachel for some reading and fun.

Choose Your Own Adventure Storytime - Tuesday, December 5 - 4-5 p.m. 
Join us as we read a new choose your own adventure book! This meeting we are reading The Abominable Snowman by R.A. Montgomery and making homemade ice cream.

Storytime with Santa Claus! - Wednesday, December 6 - 10 a.m. (Ages 0-7)
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa is coming to the library to read a story, sing songs, and make a craft. Dress your best and bring your own camera to take photos!

Play-4-Fitness: Santa's Workshop Putt-Putt - Thursday, December 7 - 3:30-5 p.m. (Ages 8-12)
This program is ran in collaboration with the community center. Registration is required and you will need to call the community center to sign up. 402.331.3455

Creative Hands: Alphabet Stations - Friday, December 8 - 10 a.m.
Help your little one learn some basic math skills by participating in some fun games and activities. Creative Hands programs give toddlers the chance to have some hands on tactile learning.

December 11-17

Build-It!: Gumdrop Christmas Trees - Monday, December 11 - 10 a.m.-7p.m.
Stop by anytime today to make a candy Christmas tree! Parent participation required. All ages welcome to try this self-guided craft!

Pajama Storytime with Mrs. Claus - Monday, December 11 - 6 p.m.
Decorate cookies, listen to stories, and visit with Mrs. Claus! Don't forget to wear your holiday pajamas. Cookies will be available while supplies last.

Family Trivia Night: Christmas Movies - Wednesday, December 13 - 6-7 p.m.
How well do you know your Christmas movies? Teams of up to 4. All ages are welcome to try this multiple choice trivia! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

Homeschool: Musical Sampler - Tuesday, December 12 - 11 a.m.
Come and sing with other kids during a choir-like experience.

Crafternoon - Thursday, December 14 - 4 p.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to this afterschool craft program! Parental participation required.

Music and Movement - Friday, December 15 - 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to boogie! Toddlers will dance and sing with Ms. Rachel in this program all about music. Space fills quickly, so come on time to make sure you get a spot to sit.

LIBRARY CLOSED FROM 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ON DECEMBER 15. (Staff Holiday Potluck)