Holiday Fun for Kids and Families

by Tanya DiMaggio, Children's Services Coordinator

We have several fun events in December for children and families! Santa's schedule of visits to the library can be found here., opens a new window

Snowy, Snowy Night! Family Story Night at the Lacombe Branch on Wednesday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m.- The whole family is invited to join us for an evening of Reindeer & Snow Stories, hot chocolate and crafts. Rudolph will feature prominently in our craft. No registration required. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be served.*

Holiday Family Night at the Folsom Branch on Thursday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m.- The whole family is invited to join us for Christmas books, an ornament craft, and hot chocolate. Cookies will be served also.*

Make 'N Take a Holiday Ornament or Card for All Ages at the Bush Branch on Wednesday, December 12- Drop in anytime between noon and 7:45 p.m. to make a Christmas ornament or card. All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. No food will be served.

Gingerbread House Contest at the South Slidell Branch on Saturday, December 15- Create a Gingerbread House using the theme “Gingerbread Story Land" or "St. Tammany Parish Scene". There are four registration categories: Kids, Teens, Adults and Family.  Be sure to read the Official Rules and Guidelines, opens a new window or get a copy at your local branch. Registration is required by calling the South Slidell branch. Registration ends on Wednesday, December 12.

Gingerbread House Contest at the Madisonville Branch on Satruday, December 15- Create a Gingerbread House using the theme “Gingerbread Story Land" or "St. Tammany Parish Scene". There are four registration categories: Kids, Teens, Adults and Family.  Be sure to read the Official Rules and Guidelines, opens a new window or get a copy at your local branch. Registration is required by calling the Madisonville branch. Registration ends on Wednesday, December 12.

Polar Express Family Storytime at the Slidell Branch on Thursday, December 20, at 6:00 p.m.- All Aboard for the Polar Express! Come in your PJs for a North Pole obstacle course & crafts (6:00 to 6:30p.m.) and a special reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express (6:30 to 7:00pm). We'll make sleigh bells and enjoy popcorn and hot chocolate. * All ages welcome. No registration required

Polar Express Family Storytime at the Causeway Branch on Thursday, December 20, at 6:30 p.m.- All Aboard for the Polar Express! Come in your PJs for a special reading of Chris Van Allsburg's The Polar Express. We'll make sleigh bells and enjoy popcorn and hot chocolate.* All ages welcome. No registration required.

*Please call the branch for details. Please inform the librarian of any food allergies at least one week in advance. We are happy to make accommodations for you.

Children ages 9 and under may not be left unattended at any St. Tammany Parish Library.

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