BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140131 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Holiday Events at Richland County Libraries DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN:Family Game DaySat. Nov. 16 Lexington BranchAll agesBring the family and play some games as well as celebrate International Game Day. We'll have Wii games\, board games and card games.Thanksgiving Make-It Take-ItMon. Nov. 18 Butler Branch 3-6 PMMon. Nov. 18 Plymouth Branch 3-7 PMMon. Nov. 18 Madison Branch 5:30-7:30 PMThu. Nov. 21 Lucas Branch 3-6 PMThu. Nov. 21 Crestview Branch 3-7 PMThu. Nov. 21 Lexington Branch 4-6 PMMon. Nov. 25 Ontario Branch 1-7 PMChildren of all agesCome to the library to make a special craft just in time for Thanksgiving.Jungle PartyTue. Nov. 19 Bellville Branch 6 PM Children of all agesElephants\, snakes\, and monkeys oh my! Join us at the Bellville Branch for fun\, games\, stories and make a craft. Come hang out with us.Wrapped VasesThu. Nov. 21 Main Library6:30 PM Families with childrenGet crafty with string\, yarn\, ribbon\, dried flowers and weeds as we wrap recycled glass and make beautiful vases to take home. All supplies provided.Thanksgiving Scavenger HuntMon. Nov. 25-Sat. Nov 30 All LocationsChildren of all agesStop by your library anytime this week to participate in a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt.Holiday Make-It Take-ItMon. Dec. 2 Bellville Branch 1-4 PMMon. Dec. 2 Ontario Branch 2-7 PMThu. Dec. 5 Main Library 4:30-6:30 PMMon. Dec. 9 Madison 5:30-7:30 PMChildren of all agesStop by and make a holiday ornament or craft to take home with you!Christmas in the CabinFridays: Dec. 6\, 13 Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm6 PM Families with childrenCome to Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm for stories\, songs\, goodies\, and a special visitor. Call 419-521-3130 to register. Sign up begins Nov. 14.Gingerbread HousesSat. Dec. 7 Main Library 11 AMMon. Dec. 9 Butler Branch 6 PMTue. Dec. 10 Bellville Branch 6 PMThu. Dec. 12 Lucas Branch 6 PMSat. Dec. 14 Madison Branch 10:30 AM\, 2 PMMon. Dec. 16 Ontario Branch 2 PM\, 6 PMThu. Dec. 19 Crestview Branch 6 PMSat. Dec. 21 Plymouth Branch 10 AM\, 1 PMSat. Dec. 21 Lexington Branch 11 AM\, 1 PMFamilies with childrenCreate your own gingerbread house using pre cut cardboard. All materials provided. Space is limited. Sign up begins Mon. Nov. 25. Program made possible through the Friends of the Library.Library LandTue. Dec. 10 Main Library 6:30 PMMon. Jan. 20 Ontario Branch 6 PMThu. Jan. 30 Lexington Branch 6 PMFamilies with childrenJoin us for a life-sized game of Candy Land! Holiday Scavenger HuntMon. Dec. 23-Tue. Dec. 31 All LocationsChildren of all agesLooking for something fun to do over the holidays? Stop by anytime the library is open to take part in a Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Find all the pictures and get a prize!PROGRAMS FOR TEENS:Shrinky Dink Charm BraceletTue. Nov. 19 Madison Branch\n6 PM Grades 6-12Use our "shrinky dink" materials\, chains and clasps to fashion this awesome bling. Keep it for yourself or make a "charming" gift for someone on your list. The Write StuffTue. Nov. 19 Crestview Branch\n3-8 PM (drop in) Grades 6-12At this program we'll provide everything you need to make your own pencils and feather gel pens. Homework might be a little less painful if you have some really cool writing tools.Mini-Marshmallow CandyTue. Nov 19 Ontario Branch\n6 PM Grades 6-12 Japan has become known for its eclectic and artistic candy. We won't be traveling to the Far East\, but we can provide everything you need to make some of your own edible art. YarnamentsThu. Nov. 21 Butler Branch \n4 PM Grades 6-12Do some early wrapping by winding some coated\, colorful yarn around a small balloon. Once it dries\, we'll ditch the balloon and you'll be left with a whimsical bulb to hang on your tree.Bead Spring JewelryThu. Nov 21 Main Library\n5:30-7:30 PM (Drop In) Grades 6-12A clothespin spring just happens to be the perfect holder for a fancy bead. Add some chain and a clasp and you have a fashionable and very unique necklace. Keep it for yourself or make one for someone on your list. Entire Month of December--Grades 6-12Regifted--A confused elf wrapped some presents but forgot to put the name tags on. See if you can match our mystery shapes to the child who asked Santa for them. Turn in a completed entry form before the end of December. If your entry is drawn\, you'll get a gift certificate to Cinemark. \n\nClipping ChristmasTue. Dec. 3 Ontario Branch 5-7 PM (Drop In)Thu. Dec. 5 Plymouth Branch 3-7 PM (Drop In)Grades 6-12--Let us show you how to make some quick and clever ornaments or gift tags using clothespins\, tiny figures and glitter. \n\nCocoa Snowman GiftTue. Dec 10 Lexington Branch 5:30-7:00 PM\nTue. Dec 10 Lucas Branch 6:00 PMTue. Dec. 17 Crestview Branch 3-8 PM (Drop-In)Grades 6-12 Warm the heart of a friend with this cute\, do-it-yourself gift! We supply the makings for a cocoa and marshmallow-filled snowman\, and you leave with a great gift!YarnamentsMon. Dec. 16 Bellville Branch 6 PMGrades 6-12- Do some early wrapping by winding coated\, colorful yarn around a small balloon. Once it dries\, we'll ditch the balloon and you'll be left with a whimsical bulb to hang on your tree.\n\nPROGRAMS FOR ADULTS:Winter Swag DesignTue. Nov. 12 Lucas Branch\nMon. Nov. 18 Bellville Branch \n6 PMRelease your inner designer and create a beautiful swag to decorate your door. Please bring a pair of scissors and glue gun. All other materials will be provided. Sign up limited to one program only.Wonderful World of ChocolateTue. Nov. 12 Lexington Branch \n6 PMLaDonna Secrist\, proprietor of The Squirrels' Den\, will demonstrate how to make chocolate candy and share some delicious samples.Keepsake CookbookThu. Nov. 14 Plymouth Branch \n6 PMPenny Bechtel will share her own Keepsake Cookbook and get you started on your own. Please bring your favorite recipes and old family photos. All other materials provided.Making Holiday CardsThu. Nov. 14 Crestview Branch \n6 PMMake a variety of holiday cards. Please bring your own scissors and adhesive. All other materials provided.Wow! CupcakesThu. Nov. 14 X Main Library \n6 PMLearn how to decorate cupcakes that friends and family will "wow" about. All materials will be provided.Rustic Holiday Candle HolderTue. Nov. 19 Butler Branch \n6:30 PMEnjoy Butler's Annual Holiday craft program with popular crafter\, Penny Bechtel. This year's project is a holiday candle holder using a "rustic" caning lid and the trimmings of the season. Space is limited.Holiday GiftsThu. Dec. 5 Ontario Branch 6 PMBeth Peebles will lead us in a class to make gift packaging for various candies to keep or give away. Please bring a pair of scissors. All other materials provided.Holiday HarpSun. Dec. 8 Main Library 2 PMTake a break during the busy holiday season and enjoy holiday music performed by harpist\, Trista Hill.Keepsake CookbookMon. Dec. 9 Bellville Branch 6:30 PMPenny Bechtel will share her own Keepsake Cookbook and get you started on your own. Please bring your favorite recipes and old family photos. All other materials provided.Winter Swag DesignTue. Dec. 10 Crestview Branch 6 PM\nCreate a beautiful swag to decorate your door. Please bring a pair of scissors and glue gun. All other materials provided Wrap It UpTue. Dec. 17 Lucas Branch 4-7 PM Come and wrap up your holiday gifts! We provide the supplies\, you do the wrapping (we will have some Elves to help!). Enjoy Christmas music\, cookies\, and hot cider. No over-sized items. Limit of 4 gifts per person\, please.Holiday Floral ArrangementTue. Dec. 17 Lexington Branch 6 PMThu. Dec. 19 Plymouth Branch 6 PMLearn the basics of flower arranging for the holidays using fresh flowers. All materials will be provided. Limit 1 class per customer.For information on all upcoming programs and events at all Library locations\, visit the web site at www.mrcpl.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN:

Family Game Day

Sat. Nov. 16 \; \; \; Lexington Branch

All ages

Bring the family and play some games as well as celebrate International Game Day. We&rsquo\;ll have Wii games\, board games and card games.

Thanksgiving Make-It Take-It

Mon. Nov. 18 Butler Branch \; 3-6 PM

Mon. Nov. 18 Plymouth Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 3-7 PM

Mon. Nov. 18 Madison Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 5:30-7:30 PM

Thu. Nov. 21 \; Lucas Branch \; \; 3-6 PM

Thu. Nov. 21 \; Crestview Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; 3-7 PM

Thu. Nov. 21 \; Lexington Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 4-6 PM

Mon. Nov. 25 Ontario Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 1-7 PM

Children of all ages

Come to the library to make a special craft just in time for Thanksgiving.

Jungle Party

Tue. Nov. 19 \; Bellville Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;

6 PM \; \; \; Children of all ages

Elephants\, snakes\, and monkeys &hellip\; oh my! Join us at the Bellville Branch for fun\, games\, stories and make a craft. Come hang out with us.

Wrapped Vases

Thu. Nov. 21 \; Main Library

6:30 PM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Families with children

Get crafty with string\, yarn\, ribbon\, dried flowers and weeds as we wrap recycled glass and make beautiful vases to take home. All supplies provided.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

Mon. Nov. 25-Sat. Nov 30 \; \; \; \; All Locations

Children of all ages

Stop by your library anytime this week to participate in a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt.

Holiday Make-It Take-It

Mon. Dec. 2 \; \; \; Bellville Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 1-4 PM

Mon. Dec. 2 \; \; \; Ontario Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 2-7 PM

Thu. Dec. 5 \; \; \; \; Main Library \; \; \; 4:30-6:30 PM

Mon. Dec. 9 \; \; \; Madison \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 5:30-7:30 PM

Children of all ages

Stop by and make a holiday ornament or craft to take home with you!

Christmas in the Cabin

Fridays: Dec. 6\, 13 \; \; \; \; \; Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm

6 PM \; \; \; Families with children

Come to Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm for stories\, songs\, goodies\, and a special visitor. Call 419-521-3130 to register. Sign up begins Nov. 14.

Gingerbread Houses

Sat. Dec. 7 \; \; \; \; \; \; Main Library \; \; \; 11 AM

Mon. Dec. 9 \; \; \; Butler Branch \; 6 PM

Tue. Dec. 10 \; \; Bellville Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 6 PM

Thu. Dec. 12 \; \; Lucas Branch \; \; 6 PM

Sat. Dec. 14 \; \; \; \; Madison Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 10:30 AM\, 2 PM

Mon. Dec. 16 \; Ontario Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 2 PM\, 6 PM

Thu. Dec. 19 \; \; Crestview Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; 6 PM

Sat. Dec. 21 \; \; \; \; Plymouth Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 10 AM\, 1 PM

Sat. Dec. 21 \; \; \; \; Lexington Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 11 AM\, 1 PM

Families with children

Create your own gingerbread house using pre cut cardboard. \; All materials provided. \; Space is limited. \; Sign up begins Mon. Nov. 25. \; Program made possible through the Friends of the Library.

Library Land

Tue. Dec. 10 \; \; Main Library \; \; \; 6:30 PM

Mon. Jan. 20 \; \; \; Ontario Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 6 PM

Thu. Jan. 30 \; \; \; \; Lexington Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 6 PM

Families with children

Join us for a life-sized game of Candy Land!

Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Mon. Dec. 23-Tue. Dec. 31 \; \; All Locations

Children of all ages

Looking for something fun to do over the holidays? \; Stop by anytime the library is open to take part in a Holiday Scavenger Hunt. \; Find all the pictures and get a prize!

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS:

Shrinky Dink Charm Bracelet

Tue. Nov. 19 \; Madison Branch
6 PM \; \; \; Grades 6-12

Use our &ldquo\;shrinky dink&rdquo\; materials\, chains and clasps to fashion this awesome bling. Keep it for yourself or make a &ldquo\;charming&rdquo\; gift for someone on your list.

The Write Stuff

Tue. Nov. 19 \; Crestview Branch
3-8 PM (drop in) \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Grades 6-12

At this program we&rsquo\;ll provide everything you need to make your own pencils and feather gel pens. Homework might be a little less painful if you have some really cool writing tools.

Mini-Marshmallow Candy

Tue. Nov 19 \; \; Ontario Branch
6 PM \; \; \; Grades 6-12

Japan has become known for its eclectic and artistic candy. We won&rsquo\;t be traveling to the Far East\, but we can provide everything you need to make some of your own edible art.

Yarnaments

Thu. Nov. 21 \; Butler Branch \;
4 PM \; \; \; Grades 6-12

Do some early wrapping by winding some coated\, colorful yarn around a small balloon. Once it dries\, we&rsquo\;ll ditch the balloon and you&rsquo\;ll be left with a whimsical bulb to hang on your tree.

Bead Spring Jewelry

Thu. Nov 21 \; \; Main Library
5:30-7:30 PM (Drop In) \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Grades 6-12

A clothespin spring just happens to be the perfect holder for a fancy bead. Add some chain and a clasp and you have a fashionable and very unique necklace. Keep it for yourself or make one for someone on your list.

Entire Month of December--Grades 6-12

Regifted--A confused elf wrapped some presents but forgot to put the name tags on. See if you can match our mystery shapes to the child who asked Santa for them. Turn in a completed entry form before the end of December.  \;If your entry is drawn\, you&rsquo\;ll get a gift certificate to Cinemark.  \;

Clipping Christmas

Tue. Dec. 3 \; \; \; \; Ontario Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 5-7 PM (Drop In)

Thu. Dec. 5 \; \; \; \; Plymouth Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 3-7 PM (Drop In)

Grades 6-12--Let us show you how to make some quick and clever ornaments or gift tags using clothespins\, tiny figures and glitter.  \;

Cocoa Snowman Gift

Tue. Dec 10 \; \; \; Lexington Branch \; \; \; \; \; \; 5:30-7:00 PM
Tue. Dec 10 \; \; \; Lucas Branch \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 6:00 PM

Tue. Dec. 17 \; \; Crestview Branch \; \; \; \; \; 3-8 PM (Drop-In)

Grades 6-12 &ndash\; Warm the heart of a friend with this cute\, do-it-yourself gift!  \;We supply the makings for a cocoa and marshmallow-filled snowman\, and you leave with a great gift!

Yarnaments

Mon. Dec. 16 \;  \; \;Bellville Branch  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;6 PM

Grades 6-12- Do some early wrapping by winding coated\, colorful yarn around a small balloon. Once it dries\, we&rsquo\;ll ditch the balloon and you&rsquo\;ll be left with a whimsical bulb to hang on your tree.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS:

Winter Swag Design

Tue. Nov. 12  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Lucas Branch
Mon. Nov. 18  \; \; \; \; \; \; Bellville Branch
6 PM

Release your inner designer and create a beautiful swag to decorate your door. Please bring a pair of scissors and glue gun. All other materials will be provided. Sign up limited to one program only.

Wonderful World of Chocolate

Tue. Nov. 12  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Lexington Branch
6 PM

LaDonna Secrist\, proprietor of The Squirrels&rsquo\; Den\, will demonstrate how to make chocolate candy and share some delicious samples.

Keepsake Cookbook

Thu. Nov. 14  \; \; \; \; \; \; Plymouth Branch
6 PM

Penny Bechtel will share her own Keepsake Cookbook and get you started on your own. Please bring your favorite recipes and old family photos. All other materials provided.

Making Holiday Cards

Thu. Nov. 14  \; \; \; \; \; \; Crestview Branch
6 PM

Make a variety of holiday cards. Please bring your own scissors and adhesive. All other materials provided.

Wow! Cupcakes

Thu. Nov. 14  \; \; \; \; \; \; X Main Library
6 PM

Learn how to decorate cupcakes that friends and family will &ldquo\;wow&rdquo\; about. All materials will be provided.

Rustic Holiday Candle Holder

Tue. Nov. 19  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Butler Branch
6:30 PM

Enjoy Butler&rsquo\;s Annual Holiday craft program with popular crafter\, Penny Bechtel. This year&rsquo\;s project is a holiday candle holder using a &ldquo\;rustic&rdquo\; caning lid and the trimmings of the season. Space is limited.

Holiday Gifts

Thu. Dec. 5 Ontario Branch 6 PM

Beth Peebles will lead us in a class to make gift packaging for various candies to keep or give away. Please bring a pair of scissors. All other materials provided.

Holiday Harp

Sun. Dec. 8 Main Library 2 PM

Take a break during the busy holiday season and enjoy holiday music performed by harpist\, Trista Hill.

Keepsake Cookbook

Mon. Dec. 9 Bellville Branch 6:30 PM

Penny Bechtel will share her own Keepsake Cookbook and get you started on your own. Please bring your favorite recipes and old family photos. All other materials provided.

Winter Swag Design

Tue. Dec. 10 Crestview Branch 6 PM
Create a beautiful swag to decorate your door.  \;Please bring a pair of scissors and glue gun. All other materials provided

Wrap It Up

Tue. Dec. 17 Lucas Branch 4-7 PM

Come and wrap up your holiday gifts! We provide the supplies\, you do the wrapping (we will have some Elves to help!). Enjoy Christmas music\, cookies\, and hot cider. No over-sized items. Limit of 4 gifts per person\, please.

Holiday Floral Arrangement

Tue. Dec. 17 Lexington Branch 6 PM

Thu. Dec. 19 Plymouth Branch 6 PM

Learn the basics of flower arranging for the holidays using fresh flowers. All materials will be provided. Limit 1 class per customer.

For information on all upcoming programs and events at all Library locations\, visit the web site at www.mrcpl.org.

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