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Teen Movie Night: Home Alone

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Age Group:
Teens

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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Registration Required
Program 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!

Wrapping Party

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

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.   

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program 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.   

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Land of Oz Escape Room

12/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/22/2025 @ 6:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

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!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program 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!

Christmas Globe Candy Jar

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come to the library and make a charming Christmas candy jar. Use it as a fun centerpiece, a thoughtful present, or just a place to stash your favorite treat! The possibilities are endless! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Come to the library and make a charming Christmas candy jar. Use it as a fun centerpiece, a thoughtful present, or just a place to stash your favorite treat! The possibilities are endless! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
skipping christmas

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 22.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 22.

Teen Cookie Cook-Off

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the season! Help make delicious holiday cookies, and then decorate them however you want! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Registration Required
Program Description:

Celebrate the season! Help make delicious holiday cookies, and then decorate them however you want! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Tricky Tuesday! - Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Age Group:
Children

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 23.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 23.

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Closed - Christmas

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will be closed on Christmas day.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Christmas day.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Blue Background with white paint palette reading tricky tuesday Join us for a fun activity, storytime, craft or maybe all three! 4 p.m. Every Tuesday @ Washington Park Library No Registration required *Crafts can be messy, please wear clothing that is ok to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday! - Movie & Popcorn

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Age Group:
Children

This tuesday we will be watching The Wild Robot. This movie has a runtime of 102 min, so program will last longer than usual. If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Program Description:

This tuesday we will be watching The Wild Robot. This movie has a runtime of 102 min, so program will last longer than usual. If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Families are invited to ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Join us for a dance party with a DJ, bubbles and a balloon drop at noon!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Families are invited to ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Join us for a dance party with a DJ, bubbles and a balloon drop at noon!

CANCELLED English Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Volunteer Opportunity
Program 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will be closed New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will be closed New Year's Day.

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Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment.

Puzzle Swap! Washington Park Library

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Come swap out your puzzles for some that are new-to-you! 

-Puzzles of all sizes and piece counts are welcome.
-If a puzzle has missing pieces, please note the number on the box.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Program Description:

Come swap out your puzzles for some that are new-to-you! 

-Puzzles of all sizes and piece counts are welcome.
-If a puzzle has missing pieces, please note the number on the box.

Sensory Snowman

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children

Join us for a reading of Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner and create a sensory snowman to take home with you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for a reading of Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner and create a sensory snowman to take home with you!

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Watercolor Landscape Painting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Want to create a beautiful landscape using watercolors but don't feel confident enough to jump in without guidance? This session is perfect for you! This will be a gentle introduction to basic techniques with beautiful results.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Program Description:

Want to create a beautiful landscape using watercolors but don't feel confident enough to jump in without guidance? This session is perfect for you! This will be a gentle introduction to basic techniques with beautiful results.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
Blue Background with white paint palette reading tricky tuesday Join us for a fun activity, storytime, craft or maybe all three! 4 p.m. Every Tuesday @ Washington Park Library No Registration required *Crafts can be messy, please wear clothing that is ok to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday! - Snow

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be reading stories featuring snow and then making a fun snow craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Program Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring snow and then making a fun snow craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Superman (2025) 2 hours 9 minutes. PG-13.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Superman (2025) 2 hours 9 minutes. PG-13.