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Hearing stories is a great way to help children develop a love of language, books, and learning. These stories are hand-picked for ages 3-6. Parents need not attend, but please stay in the building.

Kids love to practice reading when they have the attention of a furry friend! Come to the library and read to a dog or cat. Read five books or chapters and earn a prize! Registered Therapy Animals will be listening to youth read. All ages. No registration required.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch or create other fiber arts? Have a project under construction? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems and learn something new. Drop in for fun, friends and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available.

If you love digging into your ancestral past, this is the study hall for you! Use the library’s resources to help you in your quest. This class won’t teach you what to do, but volunteers from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be there to give assistance when it’s needed. So, if you enjoy delving into your ancestry but haven’t been finding time to work on it – come search with us!

It’s time for Santa to get his crew ready to go for their grueling delivery schedule. The elves are running on the treadmill, Santa is doing yoga and the reindeer are playing games! Test your skills at the games Rudolph and his friends play to prepare for their big night. Registration required.

Making your own greeting cards is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. It can be a fun stress reliever too! You are invited to join us for a session of creative greeting card crafting—all supplies are provided by the library. Registration required.

Meet us in the basement of the Chicken Coop and play our trivia game. Form teams of up to six people or play alone. Winners receive a $50 gift certificate to the Chicken Coop. Please no smartphones / devices to answer questions. Call the library to get a question in advance!

Making your own greeting cards is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. It can be a fun stress reliever too! You are invited to join us for a session of creative greeting card crafting—all supplies are provided by the library. Registration required.

It’s time for Santa to get his crew ready to go for their grueling delivery schedule. The elves are running on the treadmill, Santa is doing yoga and the reindeer are playing games! Test your skills at the games Rudolph and his friends play to prepare for their big night. Registration required.

Come for some brick-snappin’ fun! Design and build your own creations. The Library will supply the Legos, you just need to bring your imagination. No registration needed. Grades K-5.

Love to knit, crochet, cross-stitch or create other fiber arts? Have a project under construction? This is the group for you! Join us for informal sessions with other creative people to share tips, troubleshoot problems and learn something new. Drop in for fun, friends and fiber! Volunteer coaches for knitting will be available.

Explore, create, and learn as you build with our collection of STEM toys, including Snap Circuits, KEVA Planks, Straws and Connectors, Magna-Tiles, and more! What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is a big push for youth to start learning about STEM early to better prepare them for jobs in the future. Registration required in advance. Grades K-8

Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Help your child develop important math, science and learning readiness skills while having fun! An adult caregiver must remain with the participating child. Limited to 10 participants. Advance registration required.

Explore, create, and learn as you build with our collection of STEM toys, including Snap Circuits, KEVA Planks, Straws and Connectors, Magna-Tiles, and more! What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is a big push for youth to start learning about STEM early to better prepare them for jobs in the future. Registration required in advance. Grades K-8

Join us for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Help your child develop important math, science and learning readiness skills while having fun! An adult caregiver must remain with the participating child. Limited to 15 participants. Advance registration required.

Not allowed to stay up until midnight…kids of all ages can celebrate 2020's arrival during daylight hours at this family-friendly event held December 31. We will dance to favorites like the Hokey Pokey, YMCA and the Cha-Cha Slide with DJ Russ from Pure Platinum DJ Services. Light snacks and party favors will be provided. Please register each person attending the event, young and old. Thank you!