Book It to the Library in December 2014
Be sure to visit the HMCPL Event Calendar for even more kid-friendly programs offered at the library.
Special Events in December
Holiday Party at the Library
BRANCH: Eleanor Murphy Public Library
DATE: Monday, Dec. 1st @ 4:00-6:00pm
INFO: Help the Murphy Library deck our halls! We’ll have refreshments,make ornaments, listen to carols, and trim the library tree. Come for the whole party or drop-in. We’ll have a variety of crafts, including a paper poinsettia just for the adults! Contact Ms. Haley for more info at hwhaley@hmcpl.org or 256-881-5620.
Author Visit with Melanie Dickerson
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.
INFO: Meet local author Melanie Dickerson as she discusses the release of her newest book, The Princess Spy.
Great Beginnings Book Club at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4:00 p.m.
INFO: Middle schoolers from 6th-8th grade are invited to this book club that explores the firsts of great series. This month we are reading and discussing Divergent by Veronica Roth. For more information contact Mandee Farley at 256-489-3392 or mfarley@hmcpl.org.
Story Time: Snuggle Up
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Wednesday, December 3, 10:30 AM
INFO: Join Mrs. Tina for stories, songs, and a craft. For more information contact Tina Wright at 256-776-2102 or twright@hmcpl.org.
Teen Writing Group
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
DATE: December 4th @ 5:00
INFO: Young aspiring writers will have the opportunity to gather with other wordy teens to share their pieces, complete writing challenges, and expand their wordsmith abilities. Writers are encouraged to bring pieces they’ve already written. This event is free, no RSVP required.
For more information contact Ms. Doom (rdoom@hmcpl.org) or 256-461-0046
Music Café (Teens)
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
DATE: Saturday, December 6th and 13th @ 3:00
INFO: For the musically inclined teen. Bring your instruments to the Madison Library and jam in the garden. Don’t have an instrument? Learn a few chords and strum patterns with ukuleles provided by MPL.
For more information, contact Ms. Doom (rdoom@hmcpl.org) or 256-461-0046
Teen Gaming Days (Teen)
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
DATE: Saturday, December 6th and 13th @ 1:00
INFO: Join us for gaming tournaments in the YA room. No RSVP required. For more information, contact Doom (rdoom@hmcpl.org) or 256-461-0046
Middle School Book Club
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Monday, December 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
INFO: For more information contact Tina Wright at 256-776-2102 or twright@hmcpl.org
Teen Night at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Monday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.
INFO: Teens enjoy a night of crazy crafting when we make Ornaments: Ninja Turtles, Comics, and more! For more information contact Mandee Farley at 256-489-3392 or mfarley@hmcpl.org.
Story Time: Cookies
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Wednesday, December 10, 10:30 AM
INFO: Join Mrs. Tina for stories, songs, and a craft. For more information contact Tina Wright at 256-776-2102 or twright@hmcpl.org.
Holiday Party!
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Thursday, December 11 at 3:30 pm
INFO: Join us for an exciting afternoon with giveaways, games, crafts, stories, and snacks. . For more information contact Tina Wright at 256-776-2102 or twright@hmcpl.org.
Teenkers
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
DATE: December 11th @ 5 pm
INFO: Tinkering teens, travel to the library to test your talents toying with tidbits and things. This steampunk styled crafting hour will bring clockwork crafts and various Victorian ventures. No fee, but please, please, please RSVP.
For more information, contact Doom (rdoom@hmcpl.org) or 256-461-0046
Family Movie Night at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Friday, Dec. 12, 6:00 p.m.
INFO: Families enjoy a free movie in a kid-friendly environment. Pick up tickets at the Monrovia check out desk. For more information contact Cindy Hewitt at 256-489-3392 or chewitt@hmcpl.org.
Holiday Craft Fun Day
BRANCH: Bailey Cove Library
DATE: Saturday, December 13, All Day!
INFO: Stop back and make some fun holiday crafts. There will be crafts to make all day in the meeting room so stop in at your convenience.
Holiday Crafting for Children
BRANCH: Bessie K. Russell Library Branch
DATE: Saturday, December 13th at 11am
INFO: Gingerbread dinosaurs and robots. Kids will be sure to have fun with these edible goodies! Sign up is required. Call us at the branch (256) 859-9050!
Holiday Puppet Show
BRANCH: Main Branch
DATE: Monday, December 15th at 10:30am; Tuesday, December 16th at 10:30am & 4:00pm
INFO: Holiday cheer, sing-alongs, and puppets! Join us for our annual holiday puppet show, featuring the crowd favorite, The Gingerbread Man.
For more information contact Annie Matthys at amatthys@hmcpl.org or 256-532-5982
Anime Club
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, December 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm
INFO: Watch anime, draw manga, and snacks. For more information contact Tina Wright at 256-776-2102 or twright@hmcpl.org.
Home School Story Time at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, December 16, 1:00 p.m.
INFO: Home School students from Kindergarten to Fourth grade enjoy stories, games, crafts and more, while we learn how to use the library. We will be having an Christmas Ornament Extravaganza in December. For more information contact Cindy Hewitt at 256-489-3392 or chewitt@hmcpl.org.
Christmas Party at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, December 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
INFO: Children of all ages come enjoy stories, crafts, games and more at our annual Christmas party. For more information contact Mandee Farley at 256-489-3392 or mfarley@hmcpl.org.
Story Time: Christmas
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Wednesday, December 17, 10:30 AM
INFO: Join Mrs. Tina for stories, songs, and a craft. For more information contact Tina Wright at 256-776-2102 or twright@hmcpl.org.
Gingerbread Man Puppet Show
BRANCH: Bailey Cove Library
DATE: Wednesday, December 17 @ 9:15 am & 10:30 | Thursday, December 18 @ 9:15 am & 10:30 am
INFO: Get into the holiday season at Bailey Cove Library! Join us for a fun puppet show featuring The Gingerbread Man. There will be lots of puppets, stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft.
Movie Afternoon: “How To Train Your Dragon 2”
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
TIME: Thursday, December 18 at 4:00 PM
INFO: Join us for an afternoon movie on our big screen. For more information contact Alisa Watson at 256-776-2102 or awatson@hmcpl.org
Monrovia Masterminds Science Club at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Thursday, December 18, 4:00 p.m.
INFO: Students from 2nd to 5th grades enjoy hands on science experiments and more as we explore optical illusions. For more information contact Mandee Farley at 256-489-3392 or mfarley@hmcpl.org.
YA Book Club (Teens)
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
DATE: November 20th and December 18th (3rd Thursdays) @ 5:00
INFO: Come out to our YA Book Club! We’ll enjoy books, discuss what elements make other books great or not so great reads, munch on snacks and choose a book for our next meeting. No RSVP required, event is free. For more information contact Ms. Doom (rdoom@hmcpl.org) or 256-461-0046
Popcorn and a Movie
BRANCH: Triana Public Library
DATE: Friday, December 19, 2014 @ 12 Noon
INFO: For more information 256-772-9943
Arts and Crafts: Some Edible and Some Not
BRANCH: Triana Public Library
DATE: Saturday, December 20, 2014 @ 12 Noon
INFO: For more information 256-772-9943
Movie Afternoon: “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever”
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, December 23 at 1:00 PM
INFO: Join us for an afternoon movie on our big screen. For more information contact Alisa Watson at 256-776-2102 or awatson@hmcpl.org
Movie Afternoon: “The Giver”
BRANCH: Gurley Public Library
DATE: Tuesday, December 30 at 1:00 PM
INFO: Join us for an afternoon movie on our big screen. For more information contact Alisa Watson at 256-776-2102 or awatson@hmcpl.org
Regularly Occurring Events
Kids’ Club
BRANCH: Main Branch
DATE: First Wednesdays of each month at 3:30pm
INFO: Become an all-around awesome kid! Score some major experience points by digging into arts, crafts, origami, games, experiments, and more! There’s something new and cool each month. On Wednesday, Nov. 5th we will have a special guest: the therapy dogs from Therapy Partners, Inc.
For more information contact Annie Matthys at amatthys@hmcpl.org or 256-532-5982.
Baby Sign Storytime (Birth – 18 months)
BRANCH: Madison Public Library
DATE: Mondays @ 9:30am
INFO: Caregivers & babies (up to 18 months) are invited to Madison Public Library for a special baby signing storytime. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. RSVP no longer required.
For more information contact Ms Rebecca (rdoom@hmcpl.org) or 256-461-0046
Boys’ Read Aloud Book Club
BRANCH: Main Branch
DATE: Mondays at 3pm, beginning November 3rd
INFO: Read a cool, new chapter book each month and practice your reading skills with Mr. Geoffrey! Limited to 5 boys. Please sign up by calling 256-532-5949 or stopping by Youth Services.
For more information contact Annie Matthys at amatthys@hmcpl.org or 256-532-5982.
Make & Take Crafts at Main
BRANCH: Main Branch
DATE: Monthly
INFO: Join us any time each month for a seasonally-themed craft. You can take your artwork home to keep or leave it in Youth Services to decorate our department!
For more information contact Annie Matthys at amatthys@hmcpl.org or 256-532-5982.
Preschool Story Time at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
INFO: Stories, songs, crafts and more for children birth to age five. Themes for story time in November are Bears, Friends, Food and Thanksgiving. For more information contact Mandee Farley at 256-489-3392 or mfarley@hmcpl.org.
Preschool Story Time at Monrovia Public Library
BRANCH: Monrovia Public Library
DATE: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
INFO: Stories, songs, crafts and more for children birth to age five. Themes for story time in December are Robots, Nighttime and Christmas. For more information contact Mandee Farley at 256-489-3392 or mfarley@hmcpl.org.
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