December Library Events

Storytime with Miss Kris will not meet in December.

Tiny Tots, for children from birth to 3 years old, will resume Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. Preschool storytime, for children age 3 to kindergarten, will resume Friday, January 6 at 10 a.m. Storytime with Miss Kris is an awesome opportunity for children and caregivers to spend quality time together. Each session includes stories, games, music and movement, plus early literacy and social skill building activities.

LEGO Club (age 6 and up) – Monday, December 5 and 19 at 4 p.m.

LEGO fans age 6 and older are invited to build, create, and have fun with the library's LEGO collection. LEGOs help build literacy skills for kids by encouraging storytelling, problem solving, and much, much more.

Exploration Art Studio (Preschool – 3rd grade) – Tuesday, December 6 from 4 to 5 p.m.  Come to our Art Studio this month to experiment with different ways to paint. Paint with your fingers, feathers, string and other things that aren’t paint brushes. Try printing, stamping, and stenciling. We’ll have lots of ideas to stretch your imagination and bring out your creativity. All supplies are provided. Dress to get messy.

Friends of APL Spiced Nut Sale through December 17

Sale of “Sugar and Spice Pecans” continues this month while supplies last. Purchase a half-pound bag, specially decorated for the holidays and gift giving, for only $5. Buy directly from the Friends on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 12 noon, or at the adult service desk during regular library hours. This seasonal specialty sells out fast, so plan ahead and shop early! The Friends will also offer a special book sale featuring a selection of cookbooks and holiday craft books.

Teen Book Club (High School only) - Thursday, December 8 @ 4 p.m.

If you liked The Hunger Games, then you'll love this month's book club pick, Divergent by Veronica Roth. In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all. Books are available for check out at the library.

Santa Claus - Saturday, December 17 @ 10 a.m. – Noon

Santa’s coming to the library again this year. Kids, come meet him and tell him what you want for Christmas. Parents, bring your cameras for this perfect photo opportunity. We’ll also have cookies for you to eat and a special cookie decorating activity, both provided by the Friends of the Library.

Duct Tape Bonanza (Tweens age 9-12) - Wednesday, December 21 @ 4:00 p.m.

Duct tape returns . . . Make yourself something cool or make a present for someone else. We'll provide a massive amount of brightly colored duct tape and some project ideas. You provide the construction skills and your imagination!

Bleached Tees (Age 9+) - Tuesday, December 27 @ 1 p.m.

Bring a dark colored shirt to decorate using bleach markers. Rather than spend a lot of money to buy a bleached shirt at the mall, you can make these cool shirts for free at the library during your winter break.

Pizza and a Movie – Friday, December 30 @ 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Kung Fu Panda 2 (Rated PG, 91 minutes)  Need some warm indoor fun

during winter break? We’ll be serving pizza and showing a movie at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 30. You may reserve tickets starting December 28 in person at the children’s desk or by phone at 262-728-3111, extension 117.

The library will be closed December 24, 26, 31 and January 2.

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