Hallmark Channel movies and countdown to Christmas – a holiday tradition! These are heartwarming movies where the characters are kind, the love stories are predictable, and the endings are always happy. These movies share the same settings and storylines – often small-town communities where conflicts are resolved, and love wins all. It’s escapism for long […]
Getting Creative: Library Resources for Homemade Holiday Gifts

As a chill fills the air and mugs steam with tea and cocoa, many of us are looking to use time at home to get creative this holiday season. Homemade gifts bring a special personal touch to the holidays and provide a fun activity for the gift-giver. Looking to get in touch with your creative […]
Staff Picks: Must-See Christmas and Holiday Movies

Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie? How about “Gremlins”? Is “Elf” on constantly at your house and you really need a new movie recommendation? Our creative staff have offered up a few of their must-see holiday movies — some classics, a few modern picks, and also a few unexpected suggestions and, um, “interesting” holiday-viewing traditions. […]
A (St.) Nick Library List

Are you one of the many families who celebrates St. Nicholas’ Day each year? It’s said that St. Nicholas is the original Santa Claus and Father Christmas! Children in families who celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day receive treats – including candy, cookies, small toys, or fruit – in stockings, socks, or shoes left outside their bedrooms […]
2019 Día de los Muertos Celebration and Altar Exhibit

PLUS: DIY Shoebox Altar for Kids “La cultura es lo que, en la muerte, continúa siendo la vida”“Culture is what, in death, continues to be life” The Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos is an annual Mexican and Latin American celebration when families gather to honor the memory of deceased loved ones […]