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Hoopla DigitalWe are excited to announce the availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, & audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through Hoopla Digital; All you need is a valid library card! And as a special holiday gift to our patrons, the normal checkout limit has been eliminated from December 1 - 31! Check out as many titles as you like all month!!!
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Monday - Tuesday, December 31 -January 1 The Library will be closed for these special holidays. Please use the book drops located on Washington St. and in the parking lot to return items. Visit hcpl.org to renew or order new materials! Have a great Christmas and New Year's holiday!
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Creative Writing Group Thursdays, December 6 & 20, 4:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room We will explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are welcome. We will participate in writing prompts and sharing and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's own work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials, please do not bring any personal work over 5 pages.
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Not Your Mama's Holiday Party
Friday, December 7, 6:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Calling all 20 to 35-year-olds! The library will be hosting an after-hours holiday party unlike any other! Break out your ugly holiday sweater and enjoy an evening of movies, food, and video games. Show off your inner artist by creating bad art and test your knowledge with festive trivia! Best of all, meet new people!
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Beyond the Book
Monday, December 10, 6:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Bestseller book discussion & more! This program is free and open to the public. "Beyond the Book" will meet on the second Monday of each month.
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Bingo @ the Library
Thursday, December 13, 11:30 am
Multi-Purpose Room
Is BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, "BINGO!"
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Christmas Trivia Thursday, December 13, 6:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room Question: What popular holiday activity tests your knowledge of Christmas past and present? Answer: Christmas Trivia, of course! Come on your own or in a group to test your Christmas IQ. Spectators are welcome. Let us help you get in the Christmas spirit!
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Monday Movie
Monday, December 17, 1:00 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required; but seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Popcorn and drink will be provided.
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Adult Coloring @ Your Library
Thursday, December 20, 5:30 pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
Coloring isn't just for kids. Join us every third Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional.
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Christmas Karaoke/Sing-along Thursday, December 20, 6:00 pm Upstairs Rotunda Who doesn't like to sing Christmas carols? Join us as we celebrate the season with singing and snacks around the Victorian Christmas Tree.
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Genealogy Lunch Bunch Friday, December 7, 12:00 pm Multi-Purpose Room What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch? It is a roundtable discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch or just yourself and join us as we learn more about this interesting subject.
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Google.com for Genealogists
Saturday, December 8, 10:00 am
Upstairs Meeting Room
Come explore Google.com for Genealogy. Learn helpful tips and tricks for using Google.com to make your family research easier.
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Family Movie Night
Monday, December 3, 5:30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
On Monday, December 5 from 5:30-7:30, join us for a Christmas themed movie night with popcorn and pajamas! Doors open at 5:15.
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Christmas at the Library
Sunday, December 9, 1:30 pm
Henderson County Public Library
It's the most wonderful time of the year and our favorite! Celebrate Christmas with us on Sunday, December 9, from 1:30- 4:30 throughout the library. We will have crafts, snacks, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus! Bring the entire family for an afternoon of holiday spirit!
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Make-N-Take Saturdays Saturday, December 15, All Day Children's Department Do your kids love to be crafty? Stop by the Children's Department to make a craft and take it home.
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Noon Years Eve Celebration
Friday, December 28, 11:30 am
Multi-Purpose Room
5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year!!! Parents bring your kids to the library on Friday, December 28, from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our "Noon Year's Eve Party"! We will have crafts, snacks and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. Do not forget your cameras and your festive new year's attire!
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Volunteens Mondays, December 3 & 10, @ 4:00 pm Teen Department Make a difference in someone's life by volunteering at the library! Make new friends, share your talents, and learn new things as you impact library service. This is also a great way to earn service hours for clubs, church, or your college application! Grades 6-12.
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ACT Practice Test
Saturday, December 8, 9:00 am
Multi-Purpose Room
Sharpen your test-taking skills with a free, full-length practice ACT. This test is open to students in 7th-12th grade. Please bring pencils, calculator, ID (if possible), and a bottled drink/snack. The test will last approximately three hours. Participants will get an answer key immediately following the test and will be allowed to take home all materials in order to study and go over results.
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Game On! Teen Gaming Club Tuesdays, 4:00 pm Multi-Purpose RoomJoin us every Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for the coolest library night in video gaming history! Play against fellow teens as you race across the Rainbow Road, build a diamond mansion, shoot arrows at your enemies, or deal the ultimate combo breaker! Open to all teens ages 12 - 19. Must have signed video game consent form to participate.
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Girls Who Code Wednesdays, December 5 & 12 @ 4:00 pm Children's Reading Kingdom Calling all middle school girls! Join our Girls Who Code club to learn programming languages, and how to program, edit, and share code, all in just 15 weeks. Space is limited; sign up today!
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Teen Thursdays Thursdays, December 6 & 13, 4:00 pm Teen Department Hey teens, come hang out after school and join in book club discussions, play games, get creative, and learn science & technology. Every Thursday will be a new discovery!
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