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Dementia-Friendly Movie

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Adults with dementia and their caregivers are invited to a free screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," presented with softer sound and ambient lighting.

Join us at Emagine Theater for a free movie!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Festival of Carols: BHS Chamber Orchestra

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Festival of Carols is a performance by musicians from the Chamber Orchestra of Batavia High School that will surely get you into the spirit of the holidays! 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Sensory Playtime: Ice, Ice, Baby

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Sensory Play:

Bring your little one for some developmentally friendly - and fun - sensory play stations. Dress to get messy. Please register each child separately.

Bring your little one (ages 2-6) for some developmentally friendly - and fun - sensory play stations. Dress to get messy. Please register each child separately.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Book Sale & Vintage Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:15pm
Program Type:
Friends’ Book Sale
Age Group:
Adults
FOL Book Sale:

Buying books at the Friends' sale is a great way to support the Library. Book sales are held in the lower level FriendSpace on the second Saturdays of the month throughout the year...

Vintage and regular book sales.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Handmade for the Holidays

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Do you need a holiday gift for a friend or relative? Come to the library and make a simple craft that you can give as a gift. One craft per person, please. While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sundays on Stage

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
The Essential Christmas Carol

Using a script derived from Charles Dickens' 1867 abridged reading copy, storyteller William Pack will perform a reading of A Christmas Carol.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Exam Cram

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Library to study alone or with friends. Food is allowed and welcome! Send deliveries to the Van Nortwick Room. 

This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Artist Adventures

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Artist Adventures:

Explore the wide world of art by studying a different famous artist every month. We’ll begin the class with a look at the artist’s life and their artwork and then create our own pr...

This month's featured artist is Paul Klee. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Exam Cram

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Library to study alone or with friends. Food is allowed and welcome! Send deliveries to the Van Nortwick Room. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Mug Press

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teens & Adults are invited to draw their own custom designs using sublimation ink markers and pens. Each design will be pressed onto a mug using our Cricut Mug Press. All materials provided.  

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group

Stuffies & Stories

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5
Stuffies and Stories:

Bring a favorite stuffed animal for some stories and songs children and their stuffies can enjoy together. Feel free to wear your pajamas! Space is limited. Tickets are required an...

This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Exam Cram

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Library to study alone or with friends. Food is allowed and welcome! Send deliveries to the Van Nortwick Room. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting Curiosities

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the MakerZone Table by the Reference Desk for a fun hour crafting once a month. Nov. 19: Fall Acorn Banner; Dec, 17: Holiday Diamond Art. All materials provided.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Books Between Bites

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a free one-hour presentation on a book, author or local topic of interest.  Bring a lunch (or purchase at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe) to enjoy during the program.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Chill, Craft, and Color

All Day 12/20 - 12/21
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Grades 6-8

Chill in front of a classic family movie, make a craft, or simply color a picture. All are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heartfulness Wellness

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

At this weekly drop-in program, learn powerful meditation techniques, create a personal wellness blueprint and connect with like-minded people.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gingerbread House Battle: Family Edition

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Adults

Do you have the skills to build the most impressive Holiday Gingerbread House? Families will work together to create festive houses using graham crackers and frosting. Materials are provided but bring your creativity!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sweet Life After 50

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Sweet Life After 50:

Visit the library for social time and a relaxed craft or activity designed for individuals 50 and older who enjoy fun and easy crafts, games, and puzzles while socializing with oth...

Nov. 10: Fall Acorn Banner; Nov. 24: Corn Husk Chalkboard Sign; Dec. 8: No-sew holiday coffee sleeves; Dec. 22: Holiday Diamond Art

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Holiday Gingerbread House

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-8

Bring your imagination and creativity to build the ultimate Holiday Gingerbread House. Materials are provided.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Over What Hill?

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Engagement, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Over What Hill?:

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. 

For those 50 and older who enjoy learning something new that keeps them moving and active. Nov. 11: Autumn Acorn Decor; Nov. 24 & Dec 23: Seated Beach Volleyball; Dec 9: Twig Tree Ornament

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

International Snack Challenge-Scandinavia

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens

Ever wanted to try snacks from another country? Take your taste buds on a journey to discover new snacks. Food, games and trivia included. Registration is requested; walk-ins are welcome. Grades 8-12

Open
Registration Required