It’s not a stretch to imagine that librarians love to give books as gifts – in fact, Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters says a book “is a gift that keeps on giving.”
So why not do a little holiday shopping at the Friends of the Library’s Back Door Book Sale? It’s happening Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the library.
Books are no more than $1 and gift wrapping is free, said Peters.
Proceeds go to support the Friends of the Library, which in turn supports library programming.
There will be hot chocoloate, goodies and a craft activity to create your own special bookmark, Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
The library has lots in store to get folks in the Christmas spirit. Bring the whole family on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a special showing of the movie “The Polar Express.” The movie begins at 4:30 p.m. and Peters said it’s fine to bring your own snacks – traditional pajama wearing is encouraged, but not required!
The library is kicking off another tradition this year with carol singing along Breckenridge and Garnett streets on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The group will gather at the library at 4:30 p.m. before making its way to the police station and then along Garnett Street, stopping at local downtown businesses to share some familiar holiday carols.
They’ll return to the library by about 5:30 p.m. and enjoy S’mores as a special holiday treat.
“I love caroling,” Peters said. “We’ll sing carols everybody knows,” but she’ll have printouts of the lyrics just in case.
If the weather’s chilly, carolers will most likely be wearing hats, scarves and mittens to keep warm, and Peters reminds patrons and others in the community to bring donations of hats, gloves and mittens to the library to decorate a special tree. The winter clothing items are free for anyone to take who needs them. Donations may be taken to any of the library’s service desks.
Visit www.perrylibrary.org to learn more.
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