Now that December has officially begun, there is bevy of holiday programming afoot at NPL! If you are looking for things to do with the children in your life, our staff has your back, with plenty of family-friendly offerings scheduled.
Feel free to explore all events on our calendar. Or keep reading here for some select holiday programming highlights.
Make your plans to attend soon, as we kick it off with a very busy week!
The Inglewood branch is having a Sweater Weather Social this Thursday, December 5 at 3:30 PM. There will be warm beverages and crafts on hand for the whole family to celebrate the beginning of the winter season.
All are welcome to attend Thompson Lane Branch's third-annual Holiday Happening! There will be crafts, snacks, and a visit from Mrs. Claus and Santa. Can you believe it?! There will also be a reading of "'Twas the Night before Christmas," holiday songs, and more!
Come celebrate the annual Festival of Lights at the Bordeaux branch! The whole family can enjoy food, crafts, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM.
Children ages 0 to 9 might particularly enjoy the Fourth Annual Merry Madison Matinee. The fabled Madison Branch story time room will be turned into a winter wonderland for attendees to enjoy holiday movie classics, musical sing-alongs, a dramatic reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," and more!
Also celebrating for the fourth year in a row, the Hermitage Branch will have its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! The tree will be lit at 6 PM, but festivities begin at 4 with performances from local artists, an ornament workshop, and pictures with Santa!
This Saturday, December 7 is a BUSY day at our Main Library downtown! Not only are we having our Main Library Holiday Book Sale Extravaganza from 9 AM to 5 PM, we are also having a Snow Day at the Library! Come join us at 10 AM in the Children's Department on the second floor for winter crafts and a special storytime.
At 1 PM, make your way to the auditorium on the first floor to enjoy Merry and Bright, a Dance Recital Featuring DancEast Collective. You can make it a whole day of family holiday fun!
Want to take the whole family to see a holiday movie, for free? Several of our branches are showing movies this holiday season! Check out this link for a roundup of all our holiday movie programs.
We are also having several dedicated Arts and Crafts programs this month! On Saturday, December 7, join the Donelson Branch Library for Merry Mingle Ornament Making and make paper ornaments to decorate the Donelson Plaza outdoor tree.
On Monday, December 9 at 3:30 PM, the Goodlettsville branch is partnering with Turnip Green Creative Reuse to teach you how to create block prints for one-of-a-kind greeting cards!
Also on Monday afternoon, join the North branch for Kid's Craft Hour to make Paper Gingerbread Men! All supplies are provided, and kids of all ages are welcome!
And of course we have story times all month long! Join the gang at your local library for any one of our regularly scheduled storytimes. Check out our offerings during the holiday season; you may just find something special!
Finally, you know we can't leave you without picture book recommendations for the holidays! Check out this December Holiday Favorites list curated by Bringing Books to Life. Or find a new way to enjoy the classic holiday poem "The Night Before Christmas."
All NPL locations are closed on Christmas Eve, December 24 and Christmas Day, December 25. We hope you have a happy, joyful, and restful holiday season!
