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The Drawing Room

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join other teen artists in The Drawing Room—a creative space to sketch, share, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!--Your space to draw, dream, and connect.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join other teen artists in The Drawing Room—a creative space to sketch, share, and get inspired. All skill levels welcome!--Your space to draw, dream, and connect.

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Movie Sing-A-Long: Anastasia

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Once Upon a December... The Maxwell Library shows the original animated movie musical, Anastasia! The evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanov family- and young Anastasia disappears when their palace is overrun.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Once Upon a December... The Maxwell Library shows the original animated movie musical, Anastasia! The evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanov family- and young Anastasia disappears when their palace is overrun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Page Turner BINGO

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Love books and bingo? Page-Turner BINGO is the perfect mix! Join us for a fun, social event where adults can play classic bingo, win prizes including books and library goodies, and connect with fellow readers.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Love books and bingo? Page-Turner BINGO is the perfect mix! Join us for a fun, social event where adults can play classic bingo, win prizes including books and library goodies, and connect with fellow readers.

This event is in the "Children" group

Charlie Brown Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Children

Deck the halls with Peanuts pals! Children ages 3 and up can watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and then create Christmas-themed crafts.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Deck the halls with Peanuts pals! Children ages 3 and up can watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and then create Christmas-themed crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

What the Craft?

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teens! What the Craft? is a hands-on program full of surprises. Each session features a mystery craft—you won’t know what you’ll be making until you arrive!

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all teens! What the Craft? is a hands-on program full of surprises. Each session features a mystery craft—you won’t know what you’ll be making until you arrive!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Painting Circle

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Grab a brush, add some color, and join The Painting Circle! This adult painting club is all about creativity, laughter, and connecting with fellow art lovers.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab a brush, add some color, and join The Painting Circle! This adult painting club is all about creativity, laughter, and connecting with fellow art lovers.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Holiday Crafternoon: Sparkling Seasons!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Children (6-11)

Join the merriment and create a winter-themed craft that’s full of fun and imagination! This hands-on Holiday Crafternoon invites kids to explore their creativity, laugh, and enjoy a playful, magical celebration of the season.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Children (6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the merriment and create a winter-themed craft that’s full of fun and imagination! This hands-on Holiday Crafternoon invites kids to explore their creativity, laugh, and enjoy a playful, magical celebration of the season.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide

All locations will be closed for Christmas

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide
Description:

All locations will be closed for Christmas

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fork It Over: Recipe Exchange

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Meet like-minded kitchen stars in this community recipe swap- Just in time for the holidays! Bring your favorite recipe- or bring a bunch- and trade with other chefs and bakers in the spirit of the holiday season.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Meet like-minded kitchen stars in this community recipe swap- Just in time for the holidays! Bring your favorite recipe- or bring a bunch- and trade with other chefs and bakers in the spirit of the holiday season.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family BINGO

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Prepare for pandemonium! Families will race, cheer, and fling chips (metaphorically!) as they compete to mark their cards in this over-the-top Bingo adventure.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Prepare for pandemonium! Families will race, cheer, and fling chips (metaphorically!) as they compete to mark their cards in this over-the-top Bingo adventure.

New Year’s Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide

All locations will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide
Description:

All locations will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.