The holidays are a magical time, and the library has everything you need to make the season merry and bright. Whether you’re looking for holiday book recommendations, fun events, or ways to make your gatherings extra special, we’ve got you covered. Check out these 10 ways to enjoy the holidays at the library:
1. Attend a special festive holiday program or event
Check the events calendar for our upcoming programs! We've got everything from craft workshops, family story-times, or drop-in holiday fun! Mark your calendar and bring your friends or family and enjoy some community-friendly seasonal magic.
For full event and program list, please visit our Event Calendar.
2. Create homemade gifts and decorations in our Creative Spaces
Check out our Creative Spaces and access tools like a Cricut, button maker, sewing machines and more. Need more inspiration? Don't miss out on some awesome ideas from Creativebug.
3. Browse holiday-themed book lists
Find your next festive read from our collection. Our library staff have curated book lists for you to enjoy:
4. Enjoy family night with a 'Library of Things' item
Our 'Library of Things' collection has something for everyone! Check out our growing list and try something new-like making music with your loved ones with our musical instruments, building a fort and watching a movie with the portable projector, gather your old family photos and preserve your memories with our digitization kits, or even share some friendly competition with your friends with our selection of tabletop games!
Visit Library of Things for a full list of items.
5. Share the gift of the library with someone
Give the gift of company this holiday season and bring a family member, a friend, or even meet someone new at any of our library locations and feel the presence and warmth of community this winter! Encourage yourself to try a new program, read a new genre, or get lost in conversation. Share your library story with us and give the gift of possibility—learning, creating, connecting.
6. Discover festive recipes
Want to try a new recipe for your holiday gathering? Explore our cookbook collection to find inspiration for your holiday menu.
7. Drop off letters to Santa
Write your holiday wishes to Santa and send them straight to the North Pole through the library. Drop off your letters at any library location.
8. Explore global holiday traditions
Learn about how other cultures celebrate this season with books and resources from our collection.