W. Walworth Harrison Public Library
December News
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I wanted to take the time to introduce our staff below. This team is all about making a difference and empowering lives. The events and programs we have are all because of this great team.
If there are events or programs you would like us to start or services we need to have please let us know by commenting below.
Introducing our Staff
John D. Hayden - Library Director
Danny Puckett - Adult Services Librarian
Christie Melton - Youth Services Librarian
Priscilla Romero - Circulation Services Librarian
Evan Etheridge - Digital Arts Librarian
Jennifer Moses - Youth Services Associate
Manuel Ramirez - Adult Services Associate
Crystal Hite - Circulation Services Assistant
Kenneth Flinn - Circulation Services Assistant
Luisanna Rector - Circulation Tech
Susan Arnold - Circulation Tech
December at the Library
Make sure you come by the library this month to check out all our Holiday decorations, our Polar Express Display, Santa Shark, and take a moment to share a holiday message about what the library means to you on our Ornament Tree.
A lot of things are going on here at the library in December for all ages.
December Special Free Events
TNT Zone Holiday Party is Monday at 5:30 pm.
Wear you best ugly sweater for a chance to win a $25 gift card. (Ages 10-17)
Homeschool Hour/ Christmas Around the World -Mon. Dec. 12 at 1pm
Come check out Christmas from all around the world.
Adult Winter Mini Art Night - Dec. 8 at 6pm
Come create a winter mini canvas art to take home with you. All the supplies will furnished.
Winter Reading Kick-Off with the Matty the Elf Show. - Dec. 17 at 1pm
Winter Reading Program - Sign up for the reading program. For every book you read between Dec. 17th - Dec. 29th yo can receive a prize.
Come make gingerbread houses (while supplies last) and enjoy a performance by Matty the Christmas Elf at 1pm.
Mario Strikers Tournament - Dec. 19 at 11am (Register Online or at the Library)
This is for ags 10-17.
Polar Express Storytime and Movie - Dec. 20 at 4pm (We will be giving away a Polar Express Train set)
Wear you P.J.’s and join us for Hot Chocolate and cookies as we watch the “Polar Express” movie.
TNT Zone Christmas Special - Dec. 21 at 3pm (Snowball Fight and more)
December Book Recommendations
“A Christmas Memory” by Richard Paul Evans
“The Christmas Spirit” by Debbie Macomber (This is our December Book Club Book-Join us Dec. 12 at 6pm)
“Reminders of Him” by Colleen Hoover
“12 Rules for Life” by Jordan B. Peterson
“Illuminations” by T Kingfisher
“I'm Not Scared, You're Scared” by Seth Meyers
“Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime” by Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez
The Library will be closed December 23 - December 26 for the Holidays.
From the desk of our Library Director John……
This is the season of holiday events, wrapping, long lines at the checkout, fruitcake, stockings, dreidels, candles, memories, family, friends, food, Hallmark movies, candy canes, giving, and did I say food?
As a kid I was so excited about this time of year. I remember one Christmas morning when I thought that all I got was socks and underwear, monopoly, and a ugly sweater. It wasn’t till after dinner that I received the two gifts that I asked Santa for: a Schwinn Blue Bicycle with a horn and a book that really changed my life.
The book was the best gift from that Christmas because it was a gift that I could keep opening; an adventure that I could enjoy wherever I was at. “Bridge to Terabithia” was that book which opened up my eyes to the joy of reading. Neil Gaiman said, “Books make great gifts because they have whole words inside of them.”
One of the greatest things for me is to see when a child comes to the library and is so excited to get their first library card and checks out their first library book. Everyday we see parents reading to their children and children reading their favorite books.
This giving season, I hope to see many giving the gift of reading, so come one and all to explore everything our library has to offer. Check out a book or two and embark on an adventure through space and time. Never miss the opportunity to share the gift of inspiration with a friend.
~ John
“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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