Holiday Hours

• Wed, Dec 24 and Thurs, Dec 25: Closed
• Sat, Dec 27: Close @ 2:00
• Wed, Dec 31 and Thurs, Jan 1-Closed

Annual Appeal

• It is that time of year again. The money raised will go into our Current Needs fund and helps fund our different programs throughout the year.
• For all monetary gifts that we receive, we offer a gift in exchange. This year we have McCord magnetic clips!
  • Curious about where we stand in donations? Keep track with us as you watch our thermostat on the lobby window increase!

Read Across America

• Turn in your Read Across America bookmark trackers by December 30, to be entered to win a $50 gift card. One winner will be announced for Adults and Young Adults. Winners will be announced in January.
  • Remember, all books that you read in 2025 that take place within the United States can be tracked.
    • Did you not receive a tracker bookmark and want to participate? Ask the front desk for one and turn it in by December 30.

The Art of Tea Blending

• December 13 @ 10:30
• Join us for this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of tea blends. Each participant will craft their own blend. A brief sampling will take place at the end of the workshop.
• Each participant will make and take home a custom tea blend. (Ages 17+)
  • Cost: $5.00 | Pre-Registration Ends Dec. 11

Adult Bingo Winter Basket

• December 1 – January 31
• Looking for something to do this winter? Register for our Winter Reading BINGO. To earn a BINGO, complete a row of challenges (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal). Each BINGO you complete will count as an entry in our prize drawing. The prize this year is a cozy book-themed blanket throw.

Last Month For Spice Club!

• Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Spice Club. Spices will be available starting December 14. The last pick-up day will be on December 30! Make sure to check your email for updates and reminders!

Sugar Plum Saturday

• Saturday Dec 6
  • 11:00-3:00
    • Join us in making snowflakes and other holiday crafts!

Teen “Crafternoon”

• Sat., Dec 6 @ 11:00 – 3:00
• Thurs. Dec 18 @ 4:00
  • Join us for one of our two sessions and learn how to make your own snowflakes and other holiday fun crafts!

Children’s Crafts

• All Ages Welcome
• December 13 @ 2:00
  • Join us at the library to create some Christmas and Winter themed crafts!

Graphic Novel Club

• Tuesday, December 9 @ 4:00
• Grades 5-8
  • Do you know what makes a book a graphic novel?
  • Calling all middle grade students to join us each month to learn more about what details make up a graphic novel, meet some new friends, and enjoy a fun activity!
  • Snacks provided!

Take and Make Kits

• Paper Quilling

Read and Create

• Grades K-5
• 4:00-4:30
  • Enjoy a read-aloud followed by themed activities, games, or crafts based on the book.
  • The first meeting of each month features a “Book vs. Movie” showdown where we read a book, watch a short clip, and play a game to test your knowledge!
    • This month will be “The Polar Express”

STEAM Club

• Mondays at 4:00
• Ages 6+
  • Join us every first Monday of the month for STEAM Club. We will have activities available such as Beebots, Marble Runs, Legos, and more!

Piglet Story Time

• January 31
• 10:00-11:00
  • Join us for a story time with some real life pigs and a craft following the story!

Dial-A-Story

• New story every week!

December Stories:

• 12/07- The Animals’ Santa
• 12/14- Mr. Willoughby’s Christmas Tree
• 12/21- Mr. Santa
• 12/28- Squirrel’s New Years Resolution

What is Dial-A-Story?

• Dial-a-Story is a library program that is available 24/7! Call 814-347-8318 to hear a story read to you. Stories are available in English and Spanish. English stories change weekly and the Spanish story changes monthly.
• Call as many times as you want!