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Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Diversity, Volunteer Opportunity
Ages: Adults
Description:
Are you learning English and need a place to practice? Would you like to help others improve their English? Join the conversation every Tuesday to practice or to share your English skills with friends.
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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Virtual Branch
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults
Description:
Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.
December's book will be A Wonderful Christmas Crime by Jacqueline Frost. The author will be joining us.
All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability). The audio book is available through Hoopla.
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Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Teens, Adults
Description:
Get into the holiday spirit at the library as we craft whimsical felt-and-pinecone gnome ornaments, tealight snowmen, and festive beaded spirals to brighten your tree.
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Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?
For grades K and up.
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Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.
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We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, December 18
Time: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Movies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Ages: Teens
Description:
Join our Teen Advisory Board for a Christmas movie. We will be watching the 90's classic, Home Alone (1990), running time of 1 hour 41 minutes, rated PG. Popcorn and drinks provided!
For teens (grades 6th-12th), registration required.
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Date: Friday, December 19
Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
Let us help you wrap holiday gifts for your loved ones. Learn some fun and creative ways to wrap!
*Gifts are not provided. Please limit your items to wrap to 2-3.
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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Date: Saturday, December 20
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Description:
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Gather your brains, heart, and courage to see if you can escape in 30 minutes or less!
We will have multiple days/times to choose from for the library's Land of Oz Escape Room. Registration will open on Monday, December 8th at 9 a.m. Have one member of your group join the queue here and a library staff member will call to assign a time slot. This event is best for ages 6 and up and best for groups of 4-6 people.
Saturday, 12/20, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 12/21, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, 12/22, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This event is free to attend, but a donation box will be available if you desire to donate to the Friends of the Library.
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