Children's Activities 
 
December 2025
Letter from Your Librarian
Hello all,
    I can't believe we're at the end of the year already! I hope you're enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday and looking forward to everything else coming up. 
    Thank you for joining us for our Candyland Tea Party - it was fun to play Candyland throughout the building with you! Looking ahead to December, we've got most of our regularly scheduled activities, with a short break for the holidays. But, before we get to the break, we're hosting a Holiday Open House on Saturday December 6 from 10:30-1:00. We'll be joined by Sean Beeson, Big Smile Caricatures, and SANTA! Additionally, while you're here you can craft, enjoy hot cocoa, and browse our shelves as well as the Friends of the Library's Blind Date with a Book sale.  
    Happy Holidays! 
  ~Miss Jami 
 
Reminder: 
Most Age Groups are not set in stone. What works for you and your family works for us, just know that these are the ages we prep for when planning for our events. 
 
 
Upcoming Closings 
 
MML will have adjusted hours for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays: 
 
 
  • Wednesday December 24 - CLOSED
  • Thursday December 25 - CLOSED
  • Wednesday December 31 - CLOSED 
  • Thursday January 1 - CLOSED 
 
 
Ages 0-5 Programming
Lap Sit Story Time
Monday, 10:00
Story Time Room

Ages 0-2

We'll meet in the Story Time Room to read books, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills to develop a love of reading from a young age. Program content usually lasts about half an hour, then participants are encouraged to stay, play, and connect. 

December Theme: Let's Have a Party!  
Story Time 
Tuesdays, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm 
Thursdays, 10:30 am

Story Time Room, Children's Dept.

Ages 2-5

Story Times include stories, games, music, crafts, and fun. Story Times generally last 45 minutes to an hour, depending on our activity.

December Theme: Let's Have a Party!  
Music & Movement
Fridays, 10:30
Multipurpose Room

Ages 0-5

Join us for musical fun! We'll dance, sing, and connect through music.

December Theme: Let's Have a Party!  
Sesame Street Workshop: Raising Kids in a Digital Age
Tuesday, December 2, 6:00
Multipurpose Room

Best suited for Ages 3-5, but can be fun for all ages 

Join us for this fun program where children and caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through story time, creativity, and movement- guided by the beloved Sesame Street characters you know and love. 
Wednesday Play Group
Two Wednesdays a Month, 11:00
Multipurpose Room

Ages 0-5

Join us every other (or just about) Wednesday for a Playgroup! We'll have separated play spaces, sensory activities, crafts, stories, snacks, and a chance for social connections.

This Month's Dates: December 3, December 17 
Illustration of a mouse sitting and reading
Kindergarten-6th Grade Programming 
Kids Cook!
Monday, December 8, 6:00
Multipurpose Room

Grades K-6

Join us once a month to develop your kitchen skills! We'll practice the basics, try new things, and work together to create edible masterpieces.

December Theme: Cookies  

Registration Required:
Open November 17 - December 6 for the December 8 Meeting   
(Open December 22 - January 10  for the January Meeting)
Science Club 
December 10, 4:00
Multipurpose Room 

Kindergarten - 6th Graders 

We'll learn new things about the scientific world, try some experiments, and do some observing.

This Month's Theme: Astronomy Basics 
Study Buddies
Mondays, 4:00
Children's Department

Register at the front desk or in the Children's Department as a Buddy to meet with the same person every week to practice, or come as needed to meet with various/available buddies without registering.

We are still looking for Helper Buddies! Middle School/High School Helpers preferred. Earn volunteer hours while helping others practice skills!
Family Programming 
Builders' Club
December 2 and December 16, 4:00 pm
Children's Department 

Join us to build, meet challenges, and connect with other builders! We'll use Legos, Keva Blocks, Magnatiles, K'Nex, and more. 

This Month's Theme: Food
Santa's New Jet by David Biedrzycki
Picture Book Club
December 3, 4:00
Story Time Room

Join us once a month to to talk about our favorite picture books! Each month will have a theme, just bring something you like that matches. We'll share our books and do an activity that goes along with the theme.

December Theme: Holiday Favorites
Artists' Club
December 9, 4:00
Children's Department

Join us to get creative! We'll try new techniques, work with the elements of art, and get a little messy.

This Month's Theme: Patterns 
Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson
Family Story Time
December 13, 10:30
Story Time Room

Bring the whole family for books, crafts, and fun! 

This Month's Theme: Let's Have a Party!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, December 17, 4:00
Story Time Room

Join us once a month to talk about our favorite Graphic Novels. We'll alternate each month between a series and a stand alone book.

This Month's Theme: Agent 9: Flood-a-geddon  -- Pick up a book in the Children's Department 
Agent 9: Flood-A-Geddon! by James Burks
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 6, 10:30-1:00
Throughout MML

You’re Invited to Our Library Holiday Open House!

Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a festive Holiday Open House the whole family will enjoy!

Special Guest: Santa Claus will be stopping by to spread holiday cheer!

Enjoy a live performance from Award-Winning Composer Sean Beeson

Get a fun keepsake from Big Smiles Caricatures

Friends of the Library “Blind Date with a Book” Sale

Crafts for all ages, face painting for the kids, and refreshments for everyone!

Come celebrate the season with your library — we can’t wait to see you there!
Homeschool Programming 
Homeschool Book Club
Thursday, December 4, 1:00
Multipurpose Room

Homeschool Families are invited to join us once a month to talk about our favorite books. Each month we'll have a theme, just bring something that matches to share with the group. We'll talk about our books and do a corresponding activity.

This Month's Theme: Holiday Favorites
Homeschool Science Club
Thursday, December 11, 1:00
Multipurpose Room

Homeschool Families are invited to join us for scientific fun and discovery. Each month we'll focus on a different topic with books, experiments, observations, and more.

This Month's Theme: Astronomy  
Homeschool Art Club
Thursday, December 18, 1:00
Multipurpose Room

Homeschool Families are invited to join us to get creative once a month. We'll focus on the elements of art with new techniques and fun projects.

This Month's Theme: Patterns
Passive Program 
Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt 
 
Try our November Activity! We hid 15 Candy Canes around the department. See if you can find them all for a prize!  
 
 
Things to Watch For
January Events
  • New Year's Open House: January 2 -- DJ Ed be here today! 
Craft Carnival: January 17 from 10:30-1:00 
 
 
Curbside Pickup 
Don't forget-you can still pick up items through our curbside service! Place items on hold through our catalog or by using the Materials Request Form. Then just call from the Mobile Pickup spots closest to the staff entrance and we'll bring them out to you. 
 
*Please be aware that you can put multiple items on the Materials Request Form--you do not have to complete one for each item, just one for each order. Thank you! 
 

Marvin Memorial Library
29 W. Whitney Avenue, Shelby, Ohio 44875
419-347-5576

https://marvinlibrary.org/