Granville Public Library notes for Dec. 11-17
Upcoming events at the Granville Public Library are listed below.
Winter Beanstack Challenge – Registration Begins
Participate in this month-long, winter-themed challenge filled with games, crafts, reading and a chance to win prizes. If you created a Beanstack account for any of our other challenges, you're already set to go. If not, set-up is quick and easy. Sign up at granvillelibrary.beanstack.org. Beanstack challenges available for adults, teens and children.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 11
Teen Tech: Papercut Snowglobe Ornament
Take a breather and create paper-cut snowglobes. For 7-12 graders. Registration required. Sign up at www.GranvilleLibrary.org/calendar/month.
Date: Monday, Dec. 12
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Learning Lab
Tween Tech: Snowflake Stitched Ornaments
Using yarn, you will stitch up some snowflakes for an easy craft before the holidays. For 4-6 graders. Registration is required.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 14
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Learning Lab
Overlooked Books
December's book is "The Thread Collectors" by Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman. Set during the Civil War, follow the stories of Stella, an enslaved woman living in Louisiana, and Lily, a Union soldier's wife in New York City, until their lives intertwine when Lily's husband goes missing in the war. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 14
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Granville Public Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Community members are welcome to attend the meeting. Please reach out to Library Director Emily Shellhouse, at eshellhouse@granvillelibrary.org for details.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 14
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Open Play for Little Ones
Drop in anytime during the hour to play and socialize. For toddlers and preschoolers.
Date: Friday, Dec. 16
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Community Room
Family Movie Night: 'DC League of Super-Pets' (PG)
Bring pillows, blankets and a picnic dinner. Popcorn provided. For families with kids of all ages.
Date: Friday, Dec. 16
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Music 4U!
Musicians from the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra will perform classics and new works to bring your favorite children's books to life. For families with kids of all ages.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
Time: 1-1:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Piece Out! End of Year Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Race to complete this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in this after-hours puzzle race! Create a team of three to six people. Only one team member needs to register to reserve your team's spot. Snacks provided. For adults and teens in grades 7-12.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Library Upper Level
Information submitted by Granville Public Library.
This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Granville Public Library notes for Dec. 11-17
