Saline County Library EXPERIENCES December 2020

Saline County Library EXPERIENCES December 2020

Winter Reading has begun! Get ready for some fun challenges. Full list of virtual events and the calendar for December!

Get in the holiday spirit with holiday movie night packs!

What’s going on in the community this holiday season? We’ve got the list of events!

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M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sa 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Browsing M-F 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Sa 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Curbside Pickup

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VIRTUAL EVENTS

Teens Teen Minecraft Club Mondays | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Minecraft

Join Mr. Brett and Mrs. Jenn in the library’s very own Minecraft Realm! Every week, we’ll explore different worlds and activities in Minecraft, while also building up and improving a dedicated “home” world during the rest of the week. If you’re interested in joining the club, email Mr. Brett ([email protected]) or Mrs. Jenn ([email protected]) with your name and library card number, and we’ll send you the invite link! Teen Discord Hangout Tuesdays | 4:00 PM | Discord Hey teens! Join us on our private Discord server for a fun virtual hang out! Discord is free and easy to use. Not part of our server already? Email Mrs. Jenn ([email protected]) or Mr. Brett ([email protected]) for an invitation. You will have to make an account, but it is free and safe! We’ll get together once a week to chat, share pictures of our pets, share memes, and generally have an awesome time! Teen D&D Wednesdays and Fridays | 4:30 PM | Discord Join Mr. Brett Dungeon Master Brett in a digital fantasy adventure! Using Roll20, a free online RPG resource, you’ll create a character and go on epic* quests around the humble little town of Phandalin every week. Space is very limited, so email Mr. Brett ([email protected]) if you’re interested! Please note that while text chat is an option for this program, a headset and microphone are preferred. *The “epicness” of these quests is subjective. To some people, getting rid of rats in the basement is super epic, right? Right?? Where’s everybody going?! Online Gaming Club Thursdays | 4:00 PM | Discord Join Mr. Brett and Mrs. Jenn - and your friends! - in our Discord server on Thursdays to play online games together! Games we can play include Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft, and more. Don’t have the game we’re playing that week? You can still follow along and watch the stream while hanging out in our server and talking about games, games, games!

Tweens Tween Minecraft Club

Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Minecraft Zombies and Creepers and Pigs! Oh My!

Join Miss Jessica in the library’s very own Tween Minecraft Realm! Every week, we’ll work on building up and improving a dedicated “home” and have special challenges. If you’re interested in joining the club, email Miss Jessica (JessicaH@ Salinecountylibrary.org) with your name and library card number, and we’ll send you the invite link! There’s a Tween Among Us! Monday, December 21 & 28 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Zoom School’s out, so it’s time to figure out who is sus! We will join on Zoom and include the private game link in the chat. Zoom will give us the chance to discuss suspicious activity and determine who is the imposter! Ages 9-12 only

(R) = Registration Required

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Adults Holiday Bingo for Books

Tuesdays (except Dec. 8)| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Facebook Live Time for some fun!!! Beat away the stress of the upcoming holidays, pandemic, virtual learning, or whatever. Grab some friends and join our Community Outreach Department for some virtual bingo. We’ll be giving away some great prizes, plus gift cards to local businesses. Broadway Movie Club REGISTRATION OPENS (R) Wednesday, December 2-Friday, December 18 We are excited to host our first ever Broadway Movie Club! It’s like a bookclub, but you get to watch your favorite Broadway movies and meet with the group via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month at 7PM. Best news: You get to keep the movie!! Each month you can pick up a new movie in the Broadway Movie Club. Register on our website. Our first musical will be Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical. Limited quantity available. Upholstery with Bev Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 PM | Facebook Do you have a couch you love but hate the material? Want to learn how to do it yourself? Join Bev who started doing upholstery work in 1984 after leaving her full-time job to stay home with her children. She started doing automotive upholstery then transitioned to furniture. In this continuation, Bev shows how to sew the material. Table Talk with Kari Friday, December 4 & 18 | 8:30 PM | Facebook Live Can we just talk? About random things that have been on everyone’s mind? Kari Beesley will have a special guest join her to talk about how COVID has affected them personally. This is a time to laugh and just have some beloved social interaction. We encourage our viewers to jump on in the comments and answer questions or ask your own! Dec. 4 - Volunteers from Toy Troopers Dec. 18 - Robert Holt with Healing Waters Cooking with a Librarian Saturdays | 2:00 PM | Facebook Your favorite librarians have put together their favorite recipes and are excited to share them with you! DIY/Upcycle Mondays | 2:00 PM | Facebook Join Becky, our Outreach Librarian, as she shows you some super cute DIY/Upcycle ideas. In December, there will be four weeks of programs where she will be using several different ideas for making holiday decor. Pick up your kit at the library to make your own at home. Limited supply, first come first serve. Dec. 7 - Snowman Dec. 14 - Sugar Scrub Dec. 21 - Gift Tags Dec. 28 - New Year’s Eve Craft

All Ages When Icicles Glisten: An SCL Theatre Production Monday, December 21 | 7:00 PM | Facebook

A magical storyteller brings to life the next great Christmas adventure! Follow the story of a brother/sister duo as they set out on a magical journey to save their family. With danger lurking around every corner, will the siblings be able to overcome their own imperfections and make their Christmas miracle come true? Table Programs Make an appointment and come craft with us at the Benton branch! Week of November 30-December 1 Ornaments and Letters to Santa Week of December 7-12 Ornaments and Letters to Santa Week of December 14-19 Wood-burning Ornaments December 1-23 Holiday photos: Pose in front of our holiday backdrop and take your own holiday photos for free!

(R) = Registration Required

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