All programs are drop in; no registration required, unless otherwise noted.

*Nutcracker in a Nutshell

Performed by The Center for Ballet Arts. A delightful introduction to this holiday classic!

Saturday, December 12, 2:00 p.m.

A free family program.

Drop in. No tickets required.

Friday Flicks

Quality movies based on books.

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

November 20: Thankful Tales

December 4: Dinos in December

December 11: December Delights

December 18: Holidays & The Polar Express

For ages 2 – 7.

Drop in; no registration required.

Beginning with Books

Stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Two Mondays a month, 10:30 a.m.

November 9

November 23

December 7

December 14

For babies 12-24 months and a caregiver.

Registration in person or by phone, beginning one week before the program.

Vote for Your Favorite Picture Book & Beginning Reader of the Year

The American Library Association will be meeting to choose the best illustrated book and the best beginning reader of 2008. Vote for the books that you think should receive the award at the library website or pick up a ballot at the Information Desk.

December 28 - January 15

Family Craft Night:
Give Thanks Door Hanger

Bring your Mom or Dad and make a fantastic family craft. Each child may make one craft.

Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.

For families.

Bedtime Storyhour

Mondays, 7:15 p.m.

November 16: To Grandmother's House We Go

November 23: Turkey Tales

November 30: Counting Down

December 7: Dancing Days

December 14: Santa Stories

For children ages 2-6 with their caregivers.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

November 17: Beastly Behavior

November 24: Thanksgiving Treats

December 1: Musical Madness

December 8: Dance to the Music

December 15: Celebrate the Season!

For children ages 2-6 with their caregivers.

Wednesday Wonders

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

November 18: A Feast of Stories

November 25: Tomorrow's THANKSGIVING!

December 2: Delicious December Dino Tales

December 9: December Delights

December 16: Sing & Celebrate the Season!

For children ages 2-6 with their caregivers.

*Bob Brown Puppets presents Penguin's Playground

Ethel Harvey Georges Program presents Bob Brown Puppets Penguin’s Playground.

Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m.

A free family program.

Drop in. No tickets required.

Family Craft Night:
Handprint Reindeer

Bring your Mom or Dad and make a fantastic family craft. Each child may make one craft.

Thursday, December 10, 7:00 p.m.

For families.

Second Saturday Storyhour and Craft: Hooray for the Holidays!

Songs, fingerplays and a simple craft with children ages 2–6.

Saturday, December 12, 10:30 a.m.

Lunch Bunch: Reindeer Chow

Pack a lunch and picnic at the library while listening to terrific tales.

Monday, December 7, 12:00 noon.

For ages 2–6 with a caregiver.