BLCL Winter Newsletter 2024 Print

Ugly Sweater Workshop (for children and teens) Make your own ugly Christmas sweater. You bring the sweater, we provide the ugly. Dec. 7 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Deck the Halls with Art (for ages 6 – 18) Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon painting with friends, and leave with your very own holiday masterpiece– all materials provided, just bring your holiday spirit. Registration required. Dec. 7 | Chesapeake | 12:00 p.m. Fun with Snap Circuits (for ages 6 – 11) Drop in to explore Snap Circuits–a fun and creative way to learn about electronic engineering for kids. Dec. 9 | Ironton | 3:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub (HSH): Christmas Spice (for ages 6 – 11) Explore the spices of Christmas, through history, geography, and make a traditional orange and clove decoration. Dec. 11 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Art Adventure: Shrinky Dink Christmas Ornaments (for ages 6 – 11) Make a fun Shrinky Dink ornaments. Dec. 9 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Interactive Movie: Elf (for children and teens) Experience this holiday classic in a whole new way with interactive instructions and props. Popcorn and water provided. Dec. 10 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Teen Book Club (for ages 12 – 18) Teens meet to discuss books and graphic novels. Just bring whatever you’re reading. Dec. 11 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Kids Book Club (for ages 8 – 12) Join us for a brief discussion and activity featuring The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate. Pick up a book at the library or check hoopla & Libby for availability. Dec. 12 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Family Fort Night (all ages) Bring your blankets and sheets to transform nooks and crannies into your family’s cozy fort inside the library! Wear your pjs, read stories together, eat snacks, and have fun at this after-hours event for families. We will have fort building supplies on hand, too. Dec. 13 | South Point | 5:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub (HSH): Shrinky Dink Ornaments (for ages 6 – 11) Color, cut, and create some fun, festive ornaments for the holiday season. Dec. 16 | Proctorville | 11:00 a.m. Craft: Melted Snowman Tealight Ornament (for children) Create a snowman ornament. Dec. 12 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Dec. 16 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Mug Meals (for Teens) Learn to cook super simple, quick foods using a mug and a microwave. Registration required. Dec. 16 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Dec. 17 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. C.Y.O.A. Read Aloud Book Club (for ages 6 – 11) We’ll read the Secret of the Ninja Choose Your Own Adventure Book, deciding our fate as a group and do fun activities related to the book. Dec. 17 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Reindeer Hot Chocolate Bags (for teens) Create a reindeer treat with all the makings for hot chocolate. Dec. 17 | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. Spanish Club (for ages 6 –11) Come learn the basics of Spanish with instructor Jonathan McCormick. Dec. 18 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Makers Swap Meet (for teens) Swap your creations at the Teen Makers’ Swap Meet–A unique event where young creators showcase their talents, explore DIY projects, share crafty secrets, and build connections. Dec. 19 | Chesapeake | 3:00 p.m. Movie: The Grinch (for all ages) Bring a blanket and join us for popcorn and a movie. PG | 90 minutes Dec. 19 | Symmes Valley | 5:00 p.m. Interactive Movie: A Christmas Story (for children and teens) Come dressed as your favorite Christmas Story character and munch on popcorn as we watch this holiday classic in a whole new way with interactive instructions and props. Dec. 21 | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. CHESAPEAKE PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY

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