Crafting, sharing, celebrating—JMRL has you covered!
Crafts, swaps, good deeds, sweet treats, and more seasonal fun at your library! We’ve rounded up all the reasons to be jolly—programs and events for kids, teens, and adults across JMRL in December. Read on for the highlights at each branch!
central Library: for goodness bakes
Celebrate generosity and great bakes at Central Library’s 2nd Annual For Goodness Bakes event on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2-4pm. Bring a batch of your best homemade cookies to enter in the Cookie Competition, and sample other contestants’ confections before casting your vote. Registration is not required, but greatly appreciated. To participate in the Cookie Competition, please indicate your interest on the registration form.
Support the Shelter for Help in Emergency by bringing items to donate. Be sure to check this list to know what items to bring! There are also MORE options for item donations; email Abby at adavis@jmrl.org for the FULL list.
Check out more seasonal fun at Central Library this month: Polar Express Storytime & Movie, No School Movies, Brownies!, Cocoa & Paint Party, Family Friendly Silent Disco, and After Hours Silent Disco.
crozet library: nutcracker mini-suite
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4pm, Studio for the Performing Arts presents excerpts of The Nutcracker, danced by students of Albemarle Ballet Theatre, and a reading of the story by E.T.A. Hoffman. This presentation for all ages will include performances in beautiful costumes and a chance for audience members to learn steps from the ballet!
Get festive at Crozet Library with more programs for children, teens, and adults! Winter Fae Court, Heifiez Chamber Music Concert, Moss-Some Holiday Terrariums, and A Colorful Cookie Storytime.
gordon Avenue library: ugly sweater party for teens
Friday, Dec. 8, 5:30-7pm: Break out a sweater and prepare to get ugly! We’ll be making our own ugly sweaters, devouring seasonal treats, and chilling with our favorite games. Yule regret not coming! Sweaters will be provided for anyone who needs one.
Check out more upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults at Gordon Ave. Library.
greene county library: crafts and cards for teens
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 4-6pm: Teens (ages 11 and up) are invited to drop in at the library between 4 and 6pm to make hot chocolate ornaments and holiday cards.
Check out more upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults at Greene County Library.
NELSON memorial library: Holiday craft Day
Stop by Nelson Memorial Library anytime on Wednesday, Dec. 13 for the 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Day, and create a holiday craft.
Check out more upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults at Nelson Memorial Library.
louisa county library: bingo for books
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2-4pm: Come play BINGO and win books, great for gifts or to add to your collection. For school age children and adults.
Check out more upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults at Louisa County Library.
northside library: Winter Decorations Swap
Tired of your old decorations? Find something new through the spirit of sharing! Donate new or gently used decorations and get something new to you.* Accepting: lights, ornaments, wreaths, crafts, artificial trees (4.5ft or smaller only), and more! For more information, please contact Northside Library staff at northsidebranch@jmrl.org, or call 434.973.7893.
Here’s how it works: Drop Off items between Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Northside Library.
Swap Meet is on Thursday, Dec. 7, 6:30-8:30pm.
*Donations are not required to participate in the swap meet.
Check out more seasonal fun for children, teens, and adults: Family Craft Extravaganza and Coloring Party: Gingerbread Friends.
scottsville: Holiday craft fair
Drop by the library on Saturday, Dec. 9th anytime between 10am and 3pm to make one—or more!—winter crafts during the library’s Annual Craft Fair. This program is a collaboration with SCAN‘s Scottsville Town Holiday event.
Check out more upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults at Scottsville Library.