Library announces December programs

Greene County News

FAIRBORN — Programs for all ages are being planned for December at the Fairborn Community Library, 1 E. Main St. To register or learn more about these programs call 937-878-9383. For a complete schedule of activities, stop by your local library or log on to the library website at www.greenelibrary.info.

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 with adult, 12:30-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. and 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 18, 25.

LEGO Mania for grades K-8, 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Spend an hour with friends and LEGO! We provide LEGO, books and space. You bring the creativity. Registration required.

Bookin’ and Cookin’ Book Discussion: Mrs. Sinclair’s Suitcase for adults, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Meet to discuss Mrs. Sinclair’s Suitcase by Louise Walters. A story of secrets, lies, sacrifices, and love. Bring food to share, anything related to the book’s setting or theme. Registration required.

Toddler Story Time for ages 24-36 months with adult, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 17, 24.

Baby and Me Story Time for ages 3-24 months with adult, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, who decides to bring the magic of Christmas back to Halloween Town. Rated PG.

Holiday Wreath Making for adults, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Make a beautiful wreath out of vintage Christmas ornaments. Registration required.

Heart of Darkness Book Club for grades 6-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Do books about vampires, zombies, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures give you a thrill? Join the library staff to discuss this month’s book and enjoy tasty snacks. Registration required.

Protecting Habitat with US Fish and Wildlife Service for adults, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Donald Knight Jr., of the Fish and Wildlife Program, will share how the landowners can safeguard sensitive areas. Sponsored by B-W Greenway Community Land Trust. Registration required.

Toddler Jingle Bells Story Time for ages 24-36 months with adult, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 9.

Lunch with the Librarian: A Book Club for Homeschooling Kids for grades K-8, 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Bring your lunch and anything you’ve been reading. We’ll have lunch together and talk about books. Registration required.

Preschool Jingle Bells Story Time for ages 3-5 with adult, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

Crafty Kids: Christmas Edition for grades K-5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Make a fun and festive Christmas craft. Registration required.

Amazing Gelatin Bubble Snow Globe Cupcakes! for ages 10-18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Super baker Maggie Perry returns to demonstrate how to make cupcakes that look like snow globes. Amazing. Registration required.

Baby and Me Jingle Bells Story Time for ages 3-24 months with adult, 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9.

The Whovians Club! Holiday Party for grades 6-12, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Celebrate the holidays with Doctor Who. Watch a Christmas special, feast on fish sticks and custard, and make a festive craft. Registration required.

Creative Craft Hour for Adults: Cozy Snowmen, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Experience quality art materials and learn new methods. Registration required.

Writers Group for adults, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 31. Shared leadership, feedback, inspiration and support. Suitable for writers with current projects, as well as those starting out. Registration required.

PJ Jingle Bells Story Time for ages 3-6 with adult, 630-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12.

Book Nuts Book Club for grades 3-5, 4-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Meet with other kids to talk about books, and enjoy snacks and activities too. Registration required.

Japanimania for grades 6-12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Are you a fan of all things Japanese? Watch Anime, discuss Manga and cosplay, create crafts and more.

Read & Feed Book Club for grades 9-12, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Enjoy pizza while we discuss this month’s great book. Registration required.

Bookworms Book Club for grades K-2, 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Are you a beginning reader who loves books? Enjoy crafts, games, and snacks while discussing this month’s book. Registration required.

Family Craft: Cut Paper Designs for adults will be held at the Fairborn Community Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Anne Breden leads this inter-generational crafting group in making seasonal paper dolls and snowflakes. Registration required.

Gallifreyan Society for adults, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Adult Fans of Doctor Who, Allons-Y. Activities, crafts, watch episodes, have brilliant discussions, play games. Registration required.

Gift Wrap Extravaganza for adult, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Our team of trained teen wrapping experts will wrap your gifts for you. A donation for the Fairborn Food Pantry would be appreciated in exchange.

Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Club for adults grades 6-8, 4-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Enjoy pizza while discussing this month’s great book. Registration required.

DIY Wednesday for grades 6-12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. Feeling crafty? Get creative with this month’s do-it-yourself project. Registration required.

Mystery Book Discussion: Full Dark House for adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Join us to discuss the first book in Christopher Fowler’s Peculiar Crimes Unit series. Registration required.

Noon Year’s Eve Party for grades K-5, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Ring in the new year without having to stay up late. Enjoy crafts and other fun activities, snacks, and a countdown to noon. Registration required

Stoory courtesy of Greene County Public Library.