Holiday Open Houses
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 4, 2010 | 11:00am-4:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
All Ages
- Free holiday fun at your local library!
- Free photos w/ Santa starting at 10am. (Prior sign up required)
- Live Band (2pm-4pm)
- Free book give-a-way for children (Child must be present to receive a book. One book per child)
- Craft activities for kids provided by Rainbow Fleet
- Artist Debbie Langston teaching watercolor greeting cards (2pm-4pm)
- Live story time with Kelly Riha, the Library Elf
- Free face painting by Library Elves (11am-12pm)
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 4, 2010 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bethany Library
All Ages
Michael Fresonke, jazz guitarist will present jazzy holiday tunes for the community's enjoyment. Special refreshments will be served and children will be given Santa bags at the end of the event.
Metropolitan Library System Holiday Festival
Sunday, December 12, 2010 | 1:30pm-4:30pm
Downtown Library
All Ages
Enjoy a day of family fun and learn about the services of your community library. Photos with Santa, music, crafts and a Holiday movie.
Crafts
Holiday Ornaments
December 1 - 23, 2010 | 4:00pm-8:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
All Ages
Let's go green and make an ornament from recycled materials to decorate the Capitol Hill Christmas tree! Join us every afternoon to make a one-of-a-kind creation to display. All supplies provided. Call 634-6308 for details.
Holiday Make and Take
Saturday, December 4, 2010 | 10:00am-11:30am
The Village Library
Ages 5 - 12
Please join us for our annual Holiday Make & Take program. We will make crafts to celebrate the holidays. Please register at the Information Desk or call 755-0710.
Holiday Crafts and Tree Trimming
Saturday, December 4, 2010 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Families and Kids of all ages
Come make some Christmas and holiday crafts and help decorate the library's Christmas Tree! Enjoy getting into the spirit of the season with us. All supplies will be provided. You must pre-register. Sign up by calling 631-4468 or by visiting the Information Desk.
V-SIFT: Holiday Crafts
Thursday, December 9, 2010 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Village Library
Teens
V-SIFT = Village-Something Interesting For Teens. Meets 2nd Thursday of every month. This month's activity is holiday crafts that you can take home. Cookies and lemonade will be provided. Call 755-0710 or stop by the Information Desk to register or for more info.
Holiday Crafts
Friday, December 10, 2010 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
Ralph Ellison Library
Teens
Kids and teens alike will have fun making several different holiday crafts to decorate for the holiday season!
Ornament Making Class
Monday, December 13, 2010 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Choctaw Library
Ages 10 and older
Join us as we create holiday ornaments and other neat decorations. A very beautiful and sparkling ornament made from sequins, stick pins and foam balls is an ornament that can be created for the Christmas tree, a window or as a bedroom decoration in all the different colors of the season. We would also create tiny gifts made out of wood, paper and ribbons. Students would also be able to create bottle cap ornaments out vintage inspired images from the holidays and glitter.
Holiday Bead Craft
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
Kids and Teens
Make a gift for someone special with beads! All supplies provided. Please pre-register.
Children younger than 8 must have adult help with this activity.
Holiday Craft Make and Take
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
Kids and Teens
Spend a cold winter day in a place where its always warm and friendly! Make holiday crafts at the library. This is a come and go event. All supplies are provided. Children under 8 required adult assistance with this project.
Story Times
Holiday Story Time
Thursday, December 2, 2010 | 10:00am-10:45am
Bethany Library
Ages 3-6
Enjoy stories, songs, a game of dreidel and holiday refreshments. Pre-register at the library information desk or call 789-8363, ext. 3.
Christmas Story Time for Preschoolers
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 | 10:30am-11:15am
Warr Acres Library
2 1/2 to 5 year olds
Have a Beary Happy Christmas time with Ms. Alma and her puppet, Honey Bear. Please call and pre-register your preschooler. (Siblings are welcome.)
Mucky Pup's Christmas
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | 10:00am-11:00am
Belle Isle Library
Pre-kindergarten
Christmas mischief is caused by animals like puppies. Listen to some stories and follow with playtime and an activity. Pre-registration begins on Dec. 1st. 843-9601.
Happy New Year Storytime
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 | 6:30pm-7:15pm
Del City Library
Ages 4-8
Happy New Year! Get ready to bring in the new year at Del City Library with stories and lots of fun!
Displays
A Little People® Holiday Village
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 | Library Hours
Midwest City Library
All Ages
The Midwest City Library will host A Little People® Holiday Village during the month of December. The display features Stacy Schrank's extensive collection of Little People®, as they enjoy their festive holiday season. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Special Programs & Events
Phillip Mitchell Jazz Group for the Holidays
Sunday, December 5, 2010 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Belle Isle Library
All Ages
Join Phil Mitchell and his jazz ensemble as they perform holiday and other standards.
eBay and Craigslist: How to Find Holiday Bargains
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Downtown Library
Adults
This class includes: Learning how to search through these top websites to find the bargains your heart desires, bidding strategies, shipping and safety. Please call 606.3879 to register or ask for Wendy.
Navidad, Christmas Traditions from Mexico
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | 6:30pm-7:15pm
Bethany Library
Ages 3-11
Learn about Christmas traditions from Mexico through stories and songs. Enjoy holiday treats. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at the library information desk or call 789-8363, ext. 3.
Holiday Music Program
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Warr Acres Library
All Ages
Various artists from the community will be performing many of your holiday favorites. Performers include: flutists Feodora Steward and Cheryl Coleman and "The Singing Fisherman" Michael Crowley. Refreshments will be served.
Christmas at Hogwarts
Saturday, December 18, 2010 | 1:30pm-4:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Ages: 11-19
Who wants to be a wizard? Southern Oaks Library is hosting a Harry Potter tournament to recruit wouldbe wizards for Hogwarts. Potential students will compete in 3 categories: knowledge of spells and potions, the history of magic, and the best wizardly attire. To reserve a spot, contact John, or any of the friendly muggles at 631-4468.
Winter Wii Fest
December 20-22, 2010 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
Kids and Teens
Come play video games like Guitar Hero, Super Smash Bros, Rock Band, DDR and more. Games are rated E, E10+ and T.