Advent Calendar Craft (ages 5 – 12)
How many days until Christmas? To help you keep track, join us in making your very own advent calendar. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!
After School Crafts (ages 7 and older)
Create your own "Let There Be Snow" bookmarks.
| John L. Dart |
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| Wednesday, December 1 |
3:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 2 |
3:30 p.m.
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The Nutcracker (all ages)
Becky's Box of Puppets presents The Nutcracker. Her puppets bring this classic Christmas program alive.
Children Around the World
Join Elizabeth Brackett from the City of Charleston Recreation Department for an afternoon of play, art, stories, language, and music as we explore France.
Winter Wonderland: A Family Storytime (all ages)
We'll be "walking in a winter wonderland" together in the library through the pages of BOOKS! Let your imagination shower (or should we say "snow shower") over you!
Make and Take Christmas Craft (all ages)
Do It Yourself Arts and Crafts Youth Center is offering a chance for children to make a felt Christmas ornament.
Preschool Special: The Nutcracker (ages 6 and under)
A special holiday event, this puppet show features puppets up to four feet tall!
Junior Critics Book Club with Fran Hawk (grades 3 – 5)
Fran Hawk, school librarian and Post and Courier columnist, will conduct a monthly children's book club.
Happy Hanukkah Stories (all ages)
A runaway dreidel – oy! What next, a runaway latke – could be!
Firefighter Christmas Storytime (ages 3 – 6)
Fire Chief Thomas will read Christmas stories and discuss fire safety.
After School Crafts (ages 7 and older)
Make a "Dove of Peace" magnet to take home.
After School Readers Club (ages 8 and older)
Holiday Time! (grades 1 – 6)
Join us for fun and games and create something special for the holidays.
Holiday Firefighter Storytime
Join us for a seasonal Santa tale read by one of Charleston's own firefighters.
Gullah Christmas Tales with a Unique Flair (all ages)
Ms. Veronica Gaillard, Gullah lecturer, storyteller and dramatist, weaves her Gullah tales of the Christmas season. This event is for the entire family.
Moving Tales of Good Cheer (school age)
Storyteller Mary Droge presents a multicultural program featuring uplifting tales of good cheer, songs, and games sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Seasons Readings (preschoolers)
Whether you celebrate Eid, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, you are sure to enjoy these holiday stories!
'E Bin de Night Befo' Chris'mus' & Other Tales
Come out and hear a favorite holiday classic with a Gullah twist and other African-American folktales featuring storyteller Jabulile (Carolyn White).
Christmas Wonderland (ages 3 – 6)
This special Christmas program will feature Christmas crafts, stories, caroling, and Mark's Parties. Registration is requested – please call 884-9741.
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| Tuesday, December 14 |
10:30 a.m.
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Cinderella's Holiday Ball
Presented by the Columbia Marionette Theatre, this beautifully produced puppet show combines the magically classic children's tale with the magic of the holiday season! School groups, family groups and daycare centers are welcome – call branch location to schedule arrival.
Afternoon Crafts (ages 8 and older)
Create a unique Christmas ornament.
O Tannenbaum
Make your own ornaments, hear stories, and join in the tree trimming.
Holiday Storytime
Storyteller Mike Miller will share holiday joy with his festive tales!
Spotlight Saturday: Trim the Tree Party!
Help decorate our holiday tree, listen to a few favorite stories and enjoy a warm treat. We'll make something special to take home too!
Family Fun Storytime (all ages)
Bring the whole family clan to the library for some fun. 'Tis the season to cuddle up with good books!
Poetry Playshop! (ages 7 – 12)
Spend an afternoon writing great poetry with help from award-winning poet and Americorps volunteer Matt Sandbank. Please call 805-6893 for more information.
Holidays Around the World (ages 5 – 12)
It's a festive time of year with lots to celebrate. Come be enlightened to how others across the globe celebrate the season!
Celebrate the Season
Continue the celebration with Christmas photographs, songs, stories and more!
Candlelight Caroling (all ages)
Join George Williams, a John's Island Library staff member and his choir from New Jerusalem AME Church for a singing spectacular.
Celebrate Kwanzaa (all ages)
Learn about Kwanzaa and hear some wonderful stories celebrating African-American heritage!
