Celebrate the holidays at your local library
Join us this December to celebrate the holidays at the library! Whether it is a story time, a craft night, or live music, we have many programs that will delight the old and young alike. And the best part is that all of them (with the exception of a small supply fee for some), are FREE.
Tween Time: Gingerbread Houses
December 2 2:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Youth ages 9-13 will combine candy, creativity and concentration to create a mini gingerbread house of their own. RSVP appreciated at lblackmon@hmcpl.org
Homeschool Connections- Christmas Ornaments
December 4 1:00 p.m.
Monrovia Public Library
Get your Christmas spirit going as we make a variety of Christmas ornaments.
December 5 4:00 p.m.
Tillman Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Registration required.
December 8 at 10 a.m.
Elizabeth Carpenter Library of New Hope
A fun way to ring in the holiday season! $2 per ornament. Space and gourds are limited so please come by the Elizabeth Carpenter Library of New Hope to make your reservations. Payment is expected upon reservation.
December 8 10:30 a.m.
Tillman Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Come have your picture taken with Santa. Either use your camera, phone, etc. or purchase a 5x7 print for small fee.
Christmas Concert at the Library
December 8 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville Library
Join us for the 8th Annual Christmas Concert at the Library featuring the Rocket City Jazz Orchestra and the Strings of Pearl Ensemble. Light refreshments provided by the Downtown Friends of the Library.
December 8 6:00 p.m.
Triana Public Library
An evening of dinner and dancing featuring Saxophonist Alex Banks II. Seating is limited. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at the Triana Public Library.
Wrapper's Delight Gift Wrapping Workshop
December 8 1:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Level up your giftwrapping skills and learn how to make fantastic bows, gift tags, and more. There is a $3 supply fee due at the beginning of the workshop.
Holiday Recipe Taste and Share
December 10 4:00 p.m.
Tillman Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Bring a favorite Holiday treat and share recipes.
December 10 4:00 p.m.
Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library
Children of all ages can join our puppet pals for a fun show featuring stories, rhymes, and songs followed by a simple craft.
December 11 6:00 p.m.
Tillman D. Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Join us for a night of fun including stories, games, crafts, and hot chocolate. Pajamas are encouraged!
December 13 4:00 p.m.
Madison Public Library
Come join us for an evening of holiday themed crafts! We will make a paper reindeer, cotton ball snowman and a sheet music ornament!
Bailey Cove Holiday Puppet Shows
December 12 9:30 am & 10:30 am
December 13 10:30 a.m.
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Ring in the holidays with a special puppet show!
December 14 6:00 p.m.
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Join Santa for cookies and stories after hours and before bedtime! This is the Friends of the Library Holiday Fundraiser! Cost $12.00 and may be purchased at the Bailey Cove Front Desk.
Teen Holiday Celebration Party
December 15 1:00 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville Library
Calling all teens! Celebrate the beginning of winter break at our free annual Holiday Celebration.
December 15 3:00 p.m.
Tillman Hill Public Library of Hazel Green
Bring the whole family to design your own ornaments. No RSVP required, but while supplies last.
Winter Craft: No Sew Penguin Socks!
December 18 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville Library
Join us and create a penguin themed craft!
Gurley's Children's Holiday Party
December 20 3:30 p.m.
Gurley Public Library
Join us for some holiday fun! Holiday stories, crafts, games, and sweet treats.
December 20 9:00 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Drop by the library and make a holiday craft to take home with you!
New Year’s Eve at Noon Tween Event
December 31 11:00 am -12:30 p.m.
Bailey Cove Branch Library
Ring in the New Year early with crafts, games, snacks and a special practice countdown to 2019!
For a complete list of programs, please visit hmcpl.org/events
Stay tuned at the end of week, when we publish our Hanukkah book list.