Bartlett Library kicks off the holidays with food and fun!
On Sunday, Dec. 2, 300 youth and adult patrons met at the Bartlett Public Library District for a day of holiday activities at its "Red, White & Green, and Everything in Between" event.
As patrons walked into the front lobby of the library, they were welcomed by a display of lights, ornaments and presents. The holiday cheer continued as they made their way into the meeting room where there were stations of various activities for them to enjoy.
A station was set up for patrons to make holiday cards to be sent to the organization called "Cards for Hospitalized Kids." From there, the cards will be sent out to children in hospitals all over the country. More than 100 cards were made at the event.
There were also three rounds of bingo throughout the event where patrons could win winter-themed prizes. Director Karolyn Nance was a caller in addition to library Trustees Dave Barry and Peggy Bucaro.
A snowman craft was available as well. The craft consisted of three marshmallows glued together with frosting, pretzel sticks for arms, red hots for buttons and chocolate chips for eyes. Let's not forget the Rolo chocolates used for hats to finish off the look!
As for some yummy treats, there were cookies and hot chocolate provided by the Bartlett Public Library District Foundation, popcorn and punch provided by the Friends of the Bartlett Library, and hot dogs from Dogfather Hot Dogs.
When they were finished in the meeting room, patrons made their way upstairs where the Youth & Teen Services Department became "Whoville" for the day. Children colored in a Grinch mask that they could wear, took their pictures next to a life-size Grinch and Max wooden photo prop and they could watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" in the storytime room.
Also upstairs, Youth & Teen Services Librarians Mary Beth Fuller and Phyllis Sadowski led three sessions of a "Family Winter Sing Along" during the event, singing holiday favorites such as "Jingle Bells," "Up on the House-Top," "Frosty the Snowman," "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and many more.
Patrons were also able to enjoy a few activities that the library will continue to have up all month long. There is a jar filled with peppermints, which they have to guess how many are inside to win. Presents are spread all throughout the building, which patrons must count to see how many there are in total in order to win movie passes to Classic Cinemas.
Patrons may also bring toys to donate through Dec. 16, as the library is a donation spot for the Hanover Township annual toy drive.
Then, to wrap it all up, there is a "25 Days of Goodness" calendar in which each day a new good deed is revealed for patrons to accomplish. Examples of this are "Help decorate for the holidays," "Donate clothes you no longer wear to charity," and more.
For more information and a complete listing of scheduled programs at the Bartlett Public Library, call (630) 837-2855 or visit www.bartlettlibrary.org.
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