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Holiday Crafty: Make or Take

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

Join us at Appleby to make a holiday craft or stop by and pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby to make a holiday craft or stop by and pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

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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.

Snacks and Stories

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Snacks and Stories, Ages 6+

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Snacks and Stories, Ages 6+

Christmas Movie Series: Charlie Brown Christmas

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Start your break out right and cozy up with the family for Christmas movies and popcorn!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Start your break out right and cozy up with the family for Christmas movies and popcorn!

Christmas Movie with FB

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Come join the Friedman Branch Library as we host a Nightmare Before Christmas watch party. This classic movie is a Christmas staple, so put on your PJs and watch it with us.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come join the Friedman Branch Library as we host a Nightmare Before Christmas watch party. This classic movie is a Christmas staple, so put on your PJs and watch it with us.

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room at Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11)

Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your child!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your child!

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

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

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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

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Lego Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us at Appleby for Lego Club as we play with Legos. What can you build with the Legos provided? All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby for Lego Club as we play with Legos. What can you build with the Legos provided? All ages are welcome.

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

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.

New Year's Vision Boards

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

The New Year comes with BIG new goals. The best way to tackle a new goal is to visualize it, so we’re creating vision boards, and you’re invited. Put them on your walls and track your progress on your way to completion.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Year comes with BIG new goals. The best way to tackle a new goal is to visualize it, so we’re creating vision boards, and you’re invited. Put them on your walls and track your progress on your way to completion.