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Drop In Craft: Holiday Cards Monday: Dec. 2nd - Saturday: Dec. 7th Children's Room, while supplies last Kids ages 3-12, drop in to make holiday cards for your loved ones. Various craft supplies will be provided. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Find the Elf on the Shelf Monday: Dec. 2nd - Saturday: Dec. 21st Children's Room Kids 12 and younger, find the Elf on the Shelf somewhere in the Children’s Room. Once you find the Elf on the Shelf, tell the library worker at the desk where you spotted him, and you will get your choice of a sticker or tattoo. The Elf on the Shelf will move to a new location in the Children’s Room every Monday until December 23. Then he will need to return to the North Pole to help Santa. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Read to a BARK Therapy Dog Tuesday: Dec. 10th at 6:45PM-7:45PM Children's Fiction Area Kids 12 and younger, come read to our dog pals in the Children's Fiction Area. Readers will receive a time slot with a dog on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Korean/English Holiday Storytime Thursday: Dec. 12th at 6:30PM Children's Room Join us for holiday stories and songs in Korean and English. Then, make an ornament featuring... your own face! While supplies last. Space is limited. Fun for the whole family. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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SciFri: Hot Wheels Sleigh Race Friday: Dec. 13th at 3:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Kids in 2nd-6th grades, transform a Hot Wheels car into a sleigh. Make modifications to your sleigh to see how factors such as weight and drag affect its speed. The maker of the fastest sleigh on the track will take home a trophy. All participants will take home their own Hot Wheels sleighs. Space is limited. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Spanish/English Holiday Storytime Monday: Dec. 16th at 6:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Come listen to holiday stories in Spanish and English, sing songs, and make a 2-D piñata and tamale ornament. While supplies last. Space is limited. Fun for the whole family. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Drop In Craft: Miniature Nutcracker Thursday: Dec. 19th - Saturday: Dec. 21st Children's Room Kids ages 3-12, drop in to transform a miniature wooden peg into a miniature nutcracker. While supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Black Bear Diner Reading Challenge Monday: Dec. 23rd - Saturday: Jan. 11th www.buenapark.beanstack.org Kids 12 and younger, read 4 books, and log them in the Beanstack website or free app for a free cub's meal at Black Bear Diner (7005 Knott Avenue location only). After you've logged your 4 books, stop by the Children's Desk to pick up your meal voucher. Kids who cannot yet read can be read to. The Library thanks Black Bear Diner for sponsoring this program. |
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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays: Dec. 3, 10, 17 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward children who are 3-5 years old. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Little Friends Storytime Wednesdays: Dec. 4, 11, 18 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. All ages are welcome, but this storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Family Storytime Saturdays: Dec. 7, 14, 21 10:00AM-10:30AM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Listen to stories, sing, and meet friends. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Caregivers must accompany children 10 years of age and younger. |
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Cafe Study Sesh Tuesday: Dec. 10th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Board Room Calling all teens in need of caffeine and a study space! Bring your friends to the Library and enjoy some cafe style music, a virtual crackling fire, lattes from 7 Leaves, and snacks for all your cozy cafe needs. Take study breaks at our de-stressor station equipped with fidgets and other calming activities. Basic study materials and charging outlets will be provided. No registration required. Ages 12-18, come cram with us! |
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Tuesday: Dec. 17th, 6:00PM-7:30PM Second-Floor Multipurpose Room Celebrate the holiday season with us with festive snacks, games, a hot chocolate bar, and DIY winter snowglobes. No registration required. Ages 12-18. |
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Take-Home Craft Kit: Mini Winter Tree Garlands
Tuesday: Dec. 10th
Reference Desk, while supplies last Celebrate the winter season with your own table-top tree and homemade holiday garlands. Each kit will come with a table-top tree and supplies to make miniature garlands. You will need your own glue, scissors, and writing utensil. Pick up your kit at the Reference Desk starting on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, while supplies last. No registration is required. Ages 16+ |
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