Winter Reading Adventure

Winter Reading Adventure 2023

How to participate

Log your activities on the Beanstack Tracker app. Download the app for easier access!

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After you have logged your activity points into Beanstack or completed your log,  come into any of the 4 library locations to collect your prize!

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Special Programs and Events

For Children:

Winter Reading Adventure Kick Off  
Friday, December 1 from 6-8 p.m.  
Santori Library - Atrium 
Sign up for our Winter Reading Adventure, meet and sing along with Anna & Elsa, take a photo in front of our greenscreen, decorate a luminaria bag, enjoy a snowball treat, and more! Activities and treats will be available while supplies last. 

Winter & Holiday Stories  
Tuesdays, December 5 & 12 at 10 a.m. 
West Branch - Meeting Room 
Warm up with winter and diverse holiday stories. For children of all ages and their caregivers. 
 
Winter Storytime  
Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m.  
Thursday, December 14 at 10 a.m. 
Thursday, December 21 at 10 a.m. 
Santori Library—Hurrell Storytime Room  
Experience the magic of stories, songs, and more as we explore various aspects of the winter season. Ages 0-5. 
 
 
Holiday Wreath** 
Thursday, December 7 at 4 p.m.  
Eola Road Branch-Children's Program Room 
Let's make a wreath! Colors will be available for a Christmas wreath or a Kwanzaa wreath or use any colors to create your own special wreath. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.
 
Posada Celebration 
Saturday, December 9 at 1 p.m. 
West Branch – West Meeting Room  
Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday at the library. We’ll enjoy stories, food and share a piñata! For children of all ages and their caregivers. 
 
Homeschool Huddle: Clay Creations   
Tuesday, December 12 at 2 PM 
Santori Library- Rm 125/126 
Create a holiday ornament with Air Dry Clay! All materials provided. Grade levels 1-5. Drop-in. 
 
Hanukkah Craft**  
Tuesday, December 12 at 4 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch-Children's Program Room 
Create a drinking straw dreidel. We will be using hot glue guns. Ages 7 and up. 
 
Winter Gnome Craft  
Wednesday, December 13 at 4 p.m. 
West Branch – Meeting Room 
With cardboard tubes, yarn, and paper we will create some fun winter friends. Ages 6-11. 
 
Snowman Name Craft**  
Thursday, December 14 at 6 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Children’s Program Room 
Don't want to get cold making a snowman outside? Join us to make a snowman craft that spells your own name! For ages 5+, a caregiver is required for children younger than 7 years old. 
 
Pretend & Play*  
Friday, December 15 at 11 a.m. 
Santori Library—Hurrell Storytime Room  
This month we will explore, play, and work at the North Pole! Books, crafts, and activities included. Ages 2-5. Registration required.
 
Ice Fairy Storytime  
Friday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room 
The Ice Fairy will visit our library for this magical winter storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and stay to take photos with the Ice Fairy. For all ages. 
 
Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorating Contest**
Saturday December 16 at 2 p.m. 
Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room 
Wear your ugly sweater and decorate an ugly sweater cookie. Vote for the ugliest cookie! All materials provided. Ages 6-11. 
 
Cartas de parte de Los Reyes Magos! 
Monday, December 18 all day  
Santori Branch- none 
¡Los Reyes Magos quieren mandar cartas a sus pequeños en casa! Registre a su hijo/hija para recibir una carta personalizada de parte de los Reyes Magos por correo. Haga un registro por niño/niña. 
 
Salt Painting for Littles** 
Tuesday, December 19 at 10 a.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Children's Program Room 
Toddlers and preschoolers, bring your grown up and paint a winter scene using salt and paints. For kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 
 
Watercolor Salt Painting ** 
Tuesday, December 19 at 1:30 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch-Children's Program Room 
Paint a winter scene using salt and paints. Ages 6-11. 

Iron Snackers** 
Tuesday, December 19 at 7 p.m. 
Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room 
Master the art of snacking! We will make a fun, sweet or salty snack each month. In December, we will decorate wild gingerbread people. Ages 6-11. Ticketed Program. 
 
Winter Watercolor Painting**  
Wednesday, December 20 at 6 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Children’s Program Room 
Let's keep warm indoors and have some fun making our own watercolor painting! Keep it or give it to someone you love this holiday season! For ages 4+, a caregiver is required for kids younger than 7 years old.

Homeschool Huddle Award Winning Book Club- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (1950)  
Thursday, December 21 at 2p.m. 
Santori Library- Hurrell Storytime Room 
Discover enduring classics, discuss with other readers and engage in fun comprehension activities. Pick up your own copy of the book at the KCC desk starting November 17, 2023. 

Winter Bingo  
Thursday, December 28 & Tuesday, January 2 at 11 a.m. 
Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room 
Play just 1 game or stay for an hour. Take a free book for every game you win. All families with children welcome. 
 
Paper Plate New Years Eve Noisemaker 
Thursday, December 28 from 1-3 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Children’s Program Room 
Want to make a craft to help celebrate the new year? Drop in from 1-3 p.m. to make your own paper plate noisemaker for New Years Eve!      
 
Noon Year’s Party  
Saturday, December 30 at 11:30 a.m. 
Santori Library – 125/126 
It's almost 2024! Countdown to "Noon Year's" with stories and balloon drop. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 
 
Snow Painting 
Wednesday, January 3 at 1 p.m. 
West Branch - Meeting Room 
Paint with snow without getting cold! For ages 4+. A caregiver is required for kids younger than 7 years old. 
 
Mr. Freeze: A Very Cool Show  
Wednesday, January 3 at 2 p.m. 
Santori Library – 125/126 
A very cool show with lots of surprises, loud noises and some fun facts about the extreme cold. Tickets will be available at the Children's Reference desk 30 minutes prior to the event.   
 
Snowperson Craft** 
Thursday, January 4 at 3:30 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room 
What can you do with a hot glue gun, a Styrofoam ball and felt? Create a snowperson of course! Ages 10-13.  
 
¡Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos! - Three Wise Men Celebration!  
Thursday, January 4 6-8 p.m. 
Santori- Atrium 
¡Ven a celebrar el día de los Reyes Magos con nosotros! Come and celebrate Three Wise Men Day with us!   
 
Friday Afternoon Movie: Frozen 2  
Friday, January 5 at 2 p.m. 
Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room 
Want a change of scenery? Come to the library this afternoon for a fun family movie! Bring your own packaged snacks & covered drinks. Movie: Frozen 2 (Rated PG, 2019). 
 
Winter Sensory Playtime 
Sunday, January 7 from 2-3 p.m. 
Santori Library—Storytime room 
We'll have "snow" much fun sharing a range of winter themed activities. Dress for mess!  Ages 3-6 with an adult. 
 

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