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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’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 … 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 “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 Stuff

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

At 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 Candy

Tue. Nov 19   Ontario Branch
6 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.

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’ll ditch the balloon and you’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’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 – 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’ll ditch the balloon and you’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’ 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 “wow” about. All materials will be provided.

Rustic Holiday Candle Holder

Tue. Nov. 19         Butler Branch
6:30 PM

Enjoy 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 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.