December Fun For Kids
Lots of fun things to do all month!
Hi Friends,
We will be having a number of fun things to do for the rest of the year. Story time, Playgroup, Lego Club, and Mario Cart Club will all be meeting at their regularly scheduled times, this newsletter, just has a listing of some of the special things we have in store for kids this month.
All Month Long
Upcycling Room
Our upcycling room has expanded for the holiday season, and this is a great way for kids to find gifts for their loved ones. People have donated some great stuff and I am sure there will be more to come as the month goes on. The kids love to check it out and find things that their families may enjoy.
Thursday December 5 at 4PM
Cooking Club
Cookie Mix Gift in a Jar
We will be assembling jars of cookie mix into jars to give as gifts. We will also make a batch of cookie dough and eat some completed cookies. Because the participants will be taking home Mason jars we want to ensure we have enough materials, please sign up for this session at the library or by emailing hperry@cwmars.org.
First Friday Movie Night
Friday December 6 at 6PM
We are going old school with some holiday classics this time. We will be showing films on different floors of the library. On the top floor we will be showing the holiday classic Home Alone for the bigger kids. and on the lower level we will be showing Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer for families with little ones. The really little ones who have no attention span can play with their caregivers nearby in the children’s room. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday December 7th 11 AM
Making Cards and Ornaments
Kids will make the simple acrylic cards that the adults made on Thursday, simplified for their abilities. These cards can be used as gifts or for thank you notes for gifts received.
We will also be making ornaments with Magnolia seed pods. They can be painted and decorated in a variety of ways to make festive ornaments.
Thursday December 12th at 4 PM
Chocolate Candy Making
Have fun melting chocolate and cooling it into fun shapes including snowmen and unicorns. We have a variety of different colors and different shapes. This is a fun activity for all kids. The older ones can get more sophisticated in their design and the little ones can make solid chocolates.
Saturday December 14th 10-12
Visit from Bill Barnett, author of If Mice Pulled the Sleigh. Bill will read from his book and meet with his fans.
Saturday December 14th at 11
Toddler Sensory Box
Enjoy another fun sensory box event for toddlers. Participants love making and playing with these boxes and they help to develop important skills. There will be enough time for toddlers to meet Santa, and do the sensory box class, if that is a concern. Sign up is required as materials are limited. Sign up at the library or email hperry@cwmars.org.
Saturday December 14th 10-2 Friends Santa’s Workshop Wrapping Event
On Saturday December 14th, the library friends will wrap any gifts that you would like wrapped for a small donation to the library friends. Check something off your to do list while your kids listen to a fun book or participate in a fun craft. The friends will be serving Cocoa and cookies to make it a fun day for everyone. There will be crafts set up for all ages of kids to do.
Thursday December 19th at 4PM
Candlemaking
Kids will make simple candles in a variety of decorative containers, or simple dipped candles. If kids have a special container they would like to put the candle in, they may bring it along, some ideas include a mug with a cute saying, or a pretty jar that you want to repurpose into a candle. There will be a number of items to choose from.
Thursday December 19th at 6:30
Stephanie Beach Magic Show
Bring the whole family for a special holiday magic show! Stephanie Beach will wow audiences with her illusions. Take a moment in this busy time to enjoy a bit of magic. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday December 21st at 11 AM
Candy Bark
Join us to make a very simple holiday candy that can be given as a gift and customized however you like! Participants should bring their own cookie sheet or baking pan as the chocolate needs to cool in the refrigerator to harden.