Jay’s Book Talk: Letters from Father Christmas
While known most prominently for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien had an extensive library of other works. Released after his death, Letters from Father Christmas is a collection of beautifully crafted letters sent by “Father Christmas” to…
Holiday Family Photos 2021
Thank you to everyone that came out to participate in the return of this annual event. Your images are finally here. We have also put together a short tutorial on using Canva to design everything from a social media post…
Holidays for All
The holiday season is here! While most take this to mean Christmas, December is actually filled with several different holidays and celebrations across many cultures. During this time of year, there’s much talk of trees, lights, Santa and gifts, and…
2021 Holiday Events & Celebrations for Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The lights are twinkling, families are gathering and there are an amazing amount of joyful celebrations and events happening. Be sure to join us all month long for storytimes, crafts and fun…
Adapting Holiday Traditions
This year has required much adapting, especially during the holiday season. Read below to learn about some of our Children’s Services staff members’ holiday traditions and how they’re adapting them in the wake of COVID-19. Miss Joyce My family’s past…
Art of a Christmas Card
During the holidays, there is so much to see: the lights, trees, and everyone dressed in their sparkly best. Then if it snows, it’s a whole new beautiful world. Artists have long tried to convey the Christmas spirit. From early…
Last Minute Holiday Books and Movies
We can say with certainty that 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. The holiday season is another difficult time for many with the stress of buying presents, preparing celebrations, making decorations and all that jazz. Enter a global…
What Is Yule?
You’ve probably heard the term before, whether in reference to the Yule Log tradition, as a lyric of a “Yuletide Carol,” or the famous Hogwarts Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Many assume the word is…
Teen Ugly Sweater & T-Shirt Contest: November 30–December 14
It’s that time of year! We want you to design and create your best (or maybe worst) ugly holiday sweater or T-shirt. Grab whatever you have on hand at home and start crafting. Submit a photo of your finished masterpiece…
Sarah Hale, Lincoln and Thanksgiving: The Holiday Story You Didn’t Learn In School
Thanksgiving is the beloved fall holiday sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas. While some folks are already putting up their holiday tree and gleefully wrapping presents, an army of sweater-wearing, flannel-layering, harvest-loving home chefs are prepping their pantries and organizing a…