Public Library News

HARTFORD

The Hartford Public Library’s “Annual Gingerbread House” event is Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. No reservation is needed

Get ready for the “Annual Christmas in Hartford” celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hartford Library. There is a Christmas parade at 6 p.m. and following free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, make a Christmas craft and enter the Ugly Sweater contest at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Make a Christmas craft and Lego creations on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m.

December Storytime with Sarah is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Visit the library’s website at hartfordpl.michlibrary.org for a complete schedule of events and to see all library services available. For questions, call 269-588-5103 or email hartfordlib@yahoo.com.

COLOMA

December closures

Weather permitting, the Coloma Public Library will be open normal service hours with the exception of the following: Christmas holiday Saturday, Dec. 23 – Monday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Holiday Saturday, Dec. 30 – Monday, Jan. 1.

Food for HOPE

The library will collect cereal and other non-perishable breakfast foods for the HOPE Resources Center until Dec. 28.

Book Club

The public is invited to join the Book Club every other Thursday in the Community Room at 4 p.m. The selection for the meeting on Dec. 13 is “The Santa Suit” by Mary Kay Andrews.

Romantics Book Club

Adults who love reading romance are invited to join the new Romantics Book Club! First session is Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Sessions to follow will be the second Tuesday of every month.

Paws for Reading

Weekly Paws for Reading sessions with trained therapy dogs Pailey and Margaret are Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Next session is Dec. 6.

Toddler Story Times

Weekly Toddler Story Times are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for fun, interactive story times and activities. Next session is Dec. 5.

Quilting classes

Sign-up has begun for a Beginner’s Quilting Class, offered January-March 2024! Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Some supplies are needed to participate. (Supply list provided upon registration). Please contact the library with questions and to register.

Program schedules are on the calendar of their website: colomapubliclibrary.net. Contact staff at 269-468-3431 or readcoloma@

gmail.com for more information.

WATERVLIET

Story Hour

The library is looking for toddlers between the ages of 3-5 and their families to participate in a once-a-week class offering show-and-tell, stories, and crafts. Story Hour will run through the end of April. There are two classes available for signup; Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Call today for more information or to register.

Playdough Playgroup

Join library staff with your little ones for a little playdough fun in the library community room on Monday, Dec. 4 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The library will gladly accept any playdough donations.

December Food Drive

Help the library by giving back to the community! For December, the library will be accepting non-perishable food donations and hygienic items to help feed and care for those in our community experiencing food insecurity.

Bingo for Books

Christmas Edition

Go to the Watervliet Public Library on Monday, Dec. 11 from 5-6 p.m. for a family-friendly game of Bingo Christmas Edition. Players can earn free books. Christmas snacks will be provided.

Teen Table

Calling all teens! Stop by the library during December to guess how many items are in the guessing jar. One winner will receive a local gift card.

Visit the library’s website at www.watervlietlibrary.net for a complete schedule of events and to see all library services available. For questions, call 269-463-6382 or email info@wdlib.org.