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Adult Programs December 2025 |
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In-residence experts: Wednesday mornings 10:30-noon Dec 3 Elder Diane Ingredient of the Month Club - cranberries Take & Make craft kits - kite-paper window stars Wednesday Drop-in Knitting Club for adults Thu, Dec 4 - edible gifts - with Kimm
Wed, Dec 10 - Pop-up Crafts - small wreaths with Kimm Wed, Dec 10 - Take 10 - memory Thu, Dec 11 - Cardmaking with Bonnie Wed, Dec 17 - Holiday Traditions II - with Kimm Pre-registration is required unless program stipulates 'drop in'. Please let us know if you sign up but are unable to attend. Visit our website for new registration options! *Please contact the Branch in the event of severe weather to ensure your program is running. |
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Knitting Club every Wednesday, 2:30-3:30pm Durham in Dec: 3,10,17 Join the knitters for a few laughs, interesting conversations - and a chance to get ahead on your knitting project! Drop-in, no charge. |
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Cardmaking with Bonnie Thu Dec 11, 4:45 pm Neustadt/Durham
Join Bonnie and friends for some creative craft-time. Pick 2 or 3 cards, depending on your experience and confidence (materials fee $6/card). Bring scissors, eraser, pencil, a ruler and double-sided tape. All materials supplied.
Please note: the Neustadt Branch is closed for repairs. We're trying to get back into the branch as quickly as possible! Please check our website or contact Neustadt or Durham Branch for location of these classes in December. |
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One for Now, One for Later: edible gifts with Kimm Thu, Dec 4, 2pm Durham Join us for a fun session to prepare a couple of easy food gifts - for giving or for yourself! |
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Pop-up craft: wreaths with Kimm Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm Durham The pop-up series consists of fun, self-contained sessions to enjoy crafting with others. They're free and all materials are supplied. This time, we'll make simple wreaths from (mostly) foraged materials - bring your own contributions if you can! |
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Holiday Traditions II Wed, Dec 17, 2:30pm Durham
A second installment of this well-received program, where we look at the origins of favourite Christmas ornaments and lights, and check out most popular foods around the holidays. |
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Ingredient of the Month kit available Dec 2
available to registered club members (sign up!) pick up at preferred branch starting the first week of the month This month: cranberries The sample this month will be dried cranberries, great in salads and mains, as well as sweet treats! Sign up, then pick up your kit for this month's ingredient. You'll get information, history, stories and recipes, along with a sample! |
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Take & Make Available week of Dec 2, window stars These beautiful window stars are simple enough for the whole family to make together! No charge. At all branches, while supplies last. |
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Take 10 adult activity bundles Available from Wed, Dec 10, all branches, while supplies last This month's theme: memory
Mid-month, pick up your small bag of modest delights including a puzzle, a recipe, some reading suggestions, a poem or two and a couple of surprises, for a peaceful space in your day.
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Adult Monthly Bookmark Challenge
Try out our new challenge - complete 4 out of 5 challenges on our Adult Bookmark Challenge (available at the Front Desk at any Branch). Return your bookmark and earn a dip in the Adult Treasure Chest.
No cost; no registration! A great way to shake up your reading! |
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Adult Booklovers' Challenge
Take a few minutes to meet the challenge! Fill in the titles of books listed on the challenge sheet (get one at the front desk of your favourite branch) and return it for a turn at the Adult Treasure Chest. No cost, no registration. |
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Adult Scavenger Hunt
How will you do? Available by the end of the first week of each month, we have a fresh challenge - spot the items from the challenge sheet (pick it up at the Front Desk of your branch) around the Branch and score a prize from the Adult Treasure Chest. Free; no registration. |
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From our Digital Services team: Kanopy streaming platform online Kanopy offers streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. Enjoy the ad-free experience from your TV, phone, tablet, or desktop. for more information: Front Desk in Durham or 519.369.2107
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From our Adult Services team: Radon Detector kit Wave Plus Kit reports on radon, Volatile Organic Compounds (tvocs), Co2, temperature, humidity & air pressure. The easy-to-read display presents short and long-term radon averages alongside current environmental readings. With simple GOOD, FAIR, or POOR indicators, understanding home air quality is immediate and effortless. for more information: Front Desk in Durham or 519.369.2107 adultservices@westgreylibrary.com No charge. |
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