Library holds canned food drive for fines

"Give and Receive" is the theme for the library's annual canned "food drive for fines" to aid in keeping the holiday spirit alive.

Library members can bring in one can for $1 in fines, up to $5. If one does not have fines, bring in one can and receive a voucher good for $1 in possible future fines, up to $5.

The library also will be taking donations for fines of pet food for the animal shelter, one can for $1 in fines. A five-pound bag of dry food is good for the $5 credit.

Santa Claus will be making his annual visit to the library on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

While at the library, Santa will be reading and asking that all important question; "What would you like for Christmas?" before he makes his big trip on Christmas Eve.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Senior Story Time participants at Cedar Crest Residential Retirement Center will celebrate this holiday season with the reading of "The Gift of the Magi" and refreshments afterward.

Bilingual preschool and Spanish 4 Kids will be having a Christmas party on Dec. 16. The students will make a handprint wreath, play musical chairs, and have treats.

Children's Story Time will feature holiday stories each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, "Snowmen at Night" will be read, while "I'm Not Santa" will be read on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and "Twas the Night Before Christmas" will be read on Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 11:30 a.m.