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Hands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 12:00 Noon on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play.
Join us for a creative afternoon making your very own Shrinky Dink keychains, gift tags, ornaments and more! Shrinky Dinks are a craft material made from thin sheets of plastic that shrink when heated. This program is most appropriate for school-aged kids, teens, and adults. Younger children are welcome but will need assistance. Register here.
Love to cook, bake & taste? Bring a favorite recipe to share and tell other home chefs what you love about it. If you like, you can even bring your dish to share for others to taste if you like. Blank recipe cards will be available so you can leave with new recipes. This is a free program for adults age 14 and up. Click here to register.
Those donating cookies for the Friends Holiday Cookie & Bake Sale are asked to deliver their baked items to the library on Tuesday, December 9 during regular library hours (10 am - 8 pm) or before Noon on Wednesday, Dec 10. The sale begins at 4 pm Wednesday.
Reading sessions are held Tuesdays evenings in the library lower level for children up to age 12. Reading to a friendly dog allows children to practice their reading skills in a comforting environment to build their confidence. Three 15-minute time slots: 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:10 pm. Click here to register.
On December 10 and 11, the library lower level will be filled with tables laden with dozens and dozens of cookies! Make your choices and Friends of Amelia Givin Library volunteers will fill containers for you. A small container is $8. Large containers are $15. SALE HOURS: Wed 4-7 pm and Thurs 10 am- 7 pm (or until sold out)! Other baked goods and ornaments also for sale. Please enter the lower level of the library using the ramp at the back parking lot.
Collection box located inside the library side entrance. These food donations will be used to fill the BLESSINGS BOX located by The Whimsical Poppy parking lot in Mount Holly Springs. Click here for a list of most needed items.
Santa will visit The Santa House (located on the front grounds of the library) on:
Sat. Dec. 13 from 1-3 pm (The library is also having a Holiday Open House during this time, so feel free to stop inside the library for cookies and hot chocolate!)
Thurs. Dec 18 from 6-8 pm
Fri. Dec. 19 from 6-8 pm
Sat. Dec. 20 from 1-3 pm
Mon. Dec. 22 from 6-8 pm
The Santa House is sponsored by the Mount Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Committee.
$10 each at the library front desk. This year's etched wood ornament has just arrived and is available for sale at the library front desk. These ornaments make great collectibles, and are also a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Quantities are limited! Proceeds benefit the Friends of Amelia Givin Library and library projects.
SLEIGH Your Reading List! To complete the challenge, finish ONE book from one of the six categories. Read books from multiple categories for more chances to win a prize! This challenge is open to all adults as well as students in grade 6+. Pick up a reading challenge packet at the front desk, or click here for challenge details.
Click here to view the storytime schedule and age recommendations. No registration is needed to attend. Storytimes are held in the lower level, which you may enter directly using the downhill ramp from the parking lot.
Specialty Soap Bars from Cowdance Soap are available for $6 each. Fragrances include Cinnamon Orange, Lavender, North Woods, Oatmeal & Honey, and many more. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Amelia Givin Library.
Saturday, December 13 from 1 to 3 pm. Stop in to see the historic building decked out for the holidays! There will be a train display, a children's craft, hot chocolate, cookies, and a chance to win door prizes. Santa arrives at The Santa House located on the library front lawn at 1 pm.
MON: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
TUE: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
WED: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
THU: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
FRI: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
SAT: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SUN: CLOSED - CLOSED
