Celebrate the Holiday Season
Get into the holiday spirit with free programs and activities for the whole family! Don't miss seasonal storytime and crafts at Hillcrest, and in-branch experiences like drumming tales. Plus, access our catalogue and digital resources from home to help you plan festive meals, stream joyful playlists, and watch fun holiday movies. Let's celebrate together. Yes, at the library.
Popular Holiday Cooking and Baking Ideas
Eat, drink and be merry! Discover cooking and food ebooks and online recipes through popular digital resources like Overdrive (Libby) and New York Times Cooking. Plus, check out hoopla and dive into a collection of cooking and baking ebooks covering baking basics to advanced techniques.
Upcoming Holiday Programs and Workshops
Embrace the holiday season with our joyous library programs. Limited spots available so hurry!
Nov. 23: Winter Wreath Workshop
Dec. 3: Sustainable Gifting: Canvas Tote Bags
Dec. 4: Winter Solstice
Dec. 9: Holiday Cake Decorating
Dec. 14: Cookies, Cocoa and Creations
Dec. 16: Drumming Tales
Dec. 17: Holiday Cookies and Decorating
Dec. 18: Hanukkah Songs & Stories
Dec. 21: Cookies, Cocoa and Creations
Hillcrest Holiday Happenings
Visit Hillcrest for special holiday library programs. Read popular holiday stories and build crafts together during a series of interactive programs for kids and families.
Practise Mindfulness this Holiday Season
If you're feeling overwhelmed this time of year, be sure to stop and take a beat. Listen to your mind and body and explore some Lifespeak resources to help you learn to be mindful and guide you with some coping tips. Available with your library membership. Access id: lifespeak
Spread Holiday Cheer for All to Hear
In the mood for some holiday cheer? Re-discover classic holiday singalongs on Freegal, our free music streaming service, that you can keep on repeat over the season.
Snuggle up with Holiday Movies
Grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy a holiday movie marathon! We've got everything from Hallmark classics to family-friendly flicks.
Show Your Library Love this Holiday Season
Get great gift ideas from our merch and apparel collection. From cozy tees to travel mugs to baby onesies, there's something for everyone! Shop with purpose: every purchase supports your library and can help make a difference in your community. Items on display at Central Branch service desk.
Cozy up with Seasonal Reads
Learn about holiday celebrations and festivities through our kids staff picks below, or browse our collections for seasonal titles through the library catalogue.
Holiday Entertaining
The Season of Light
Christmas Reads
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