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Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Local Interests, Maker
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the holiday season at the Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony, held in the large pavilion at Mill Pond Park.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests, Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season at the Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony, held in the large pavilion at Mill Pond Park.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! 

Choose Your Own Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? Each week, children a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

Each week, children are invited to help choose the books we will read during storytime—encouraging active participation, building confidence, and cultivating excitement around reading. Families will also have time to read and explore books together. 

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading, social, and motor skills. 

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Performance
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for a magical marionette performance full of holiday cheer and snowy surprises! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Performance
Event Details:

Get ready for a magical marionette performance full of holiday cheer and snowy surprises! 

Choose Your Own Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? Each week, children a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

Each week, children are invited to help choose the books we will read during storytime—encouraging active participation, building confidence, and cultivating excitement around reading. Families will also have time to read and explore books together. 

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading, social, and motor skills. 

All Aboard the Polar Express

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Climb aboard for a magical afternoon inspired by The Polar Express. Children will receive a ticket upon arrival, then settle in for a cozy read-aloud of the beloved holiday story while enjoying hot cocoa in their pajamas. 

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Climb aboard for a magical afternoon inspired by The Polar Express. Children will receive a ticket upon arrival, then settle in for a cozy read-aloud of the beloved holiday story while enjoying hot cocoa in their pajamas. 

Gingerbread Rock

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the holiday season with stories, scents, and snacks the whole family can enjoy!

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with stories, scents, and snacks the whole family can enjoy!

Choose Your Own Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? Each week, children a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

Each week, children are invited to help choose the books we will read during storytime—encouraging active participation, building confidence, and cultivating excitement around reading. Families will also have time to read and explore books together. 

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading, social, and motor skills. 

Holiday Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

We're partnering with the Activity Center for Older Adults to bring a special storytime to our community!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

We're partnering with the Activity Center for Older Adults to bring a special storytime to our community!

Christmas Eve

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Christmas Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Laser Cut Learning: Winter Designs

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family

Learn more about the laser cutter/engraver this winter break!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn more about the laser cutter/engraver this winter break!

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

Choose Your Own Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? Each week, children a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

Each week, children are invited to help choose the books we will read during storytime—encouraging active participation, building confidence, and cultivating excitement around reading. Families will also have time to read and explore books together. 

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading, social, and motor skills. 

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family

Ring in the New Year a little early with a special Noon Year's Eve celebration for kids and families!

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year a little early with a special Noon Year's Eve celebration for kids and families!

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

New Year's Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Sew Stuffed Animal Accessories

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family

Sew simple pajamas or fun accessories for your stuffed animal or doll! Learn basic sewing machine or hand sewing skills using felt and fabric. You'll practice threading needles, basic stitches, attaching snaps, and more. 

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Sew simple pajamas or fun accessories for your stuffed animal or doll! Learn basic sewing machine or hand sewing skills using felt and fabric. You'll practice threading needles, basic stitches, attaching snaps, and more. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

Family Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! 

Unplugged Family Game Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family

Put the screens down and reconnect with what matters most -- each other! Explore a variety of classic and new board games that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and communication - all while having fun and making new memories.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Put the screens down and reconnect with what matters most -- each other! Explore a variety of classic and new board games that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and communication - all while having fun and making new memories.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

Family Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! 

Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

Winter Reading Challenge Celebration

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate your Winter Reading Challenge success! Make wintry buttons and crafts, reflect on your favorite books from the challenge, redeem your final tokens, and set reading goals to guide you through the rest of the year. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Celebrate your Winter Reading Challenge success! Make wintry buttons and crafts, reflect on your favorite books from the challenge, redeem your final tokens, and set reading goals to guide you through the rest of the year.