
Mystery Book Wrapping
Wrap a mystery book with bookish goodies in a festive, all-ages craft workshop benefiting the Friends of the Leicester Library. A hot chocolate bar adds a cozy holiday treat.
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Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.

Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.

Browse books, CDs, and DVDs for readers of every age while supporting Leicester Library programs, essential supplies, and its Giving Garden through a community friends-group fundraiser.

Browse books, CDs, and DVDs for readers of every age while supporting Leicester Library programs, essential supplies, and its Giving Garden through a community friends-group fundraiser.
Browse books, CDs, and DVDs for readers of every age while supporting Leicester Library programs, essential supplies, and its Giving Garden through a community friends-group fundraiser.

Get hands-on tending the library’s garden in a weather-permitting morning workday. Bring gloves and water for practical gardening tasks and a welcoming neighborhood volunteer gathering.

Get hands-on tending the library’s garden in a weather-permitting morning workday. Bring gloves and water for practical gardening tasks and a welcoming neighborhood volunteer gathering.
Get hands-on tending the library’s garden in a weather-permitting morning workday. Bring gloves and water for practical gardening tasks and a welcoming neighborhood volunteer gathering.

Carve an original linocut block and hand-stamp five holiday cards to take home, with envelopes included. Keep your block for printing more handmade cards for loved ones.

Carve an original linocut block and hand-stamp five holiday cards to take home, with envelopes included. Keep your block for printing more handmade cards for loved ones.
Carve an original linocut block and hand-stamp five holiday cards to take home, with envelopes included. Keep your block for printing more handmade cards for loved ones.

Winter Origami
MoreFold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.

Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.

Winter Origami
MoreFold ordinary paper into festive holiday decorations and handmade gifts while learning the art of origami. This welcoming winter craft activity encourages all ages and skill levels to create together.

Fold ordinary paper into festive holiday decorations and handmade gifts while learning the art of origami. This welcoming winter craft activity encourages all ages and skill levels to create together.
Fold ordinary paper into festive holiday decorations and handmade gifts while learning the art of origami. This welcoming winter craft activity encourages all ages and skill levels to create together.

Hands-on candle decorating turns a simple candle into a handmade gift or personal keepsake for lighting the darkest night of the year, with registration required.

Hands-on candle decorating turns a simple candle into a handmade gift or personal keepsake for lighting the darkest night of the year, with registration required.
Hands-on candle decorating turns a simple candle into a handmade gift or personal keepsake for lighting the darkest night of the year, with registration required.

Pick up free fresh produce for your household, with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse healthy recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, and connect with useful community services.

Pick up free fresh produce for your household, with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse healthy recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, and connect with useful community services.
Pick up free fresh produce for your household, with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse healthy recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, and connect with useful community services.

Share homemade dishes and celebrate 25 years of neighborhood connection, from children’s story times and book conversations to seed sharing and sunflowers blooming in the community garden.

Share homemade dishes and celebrate 25 years of neighborhood connection, from children’s story times and book conversations to seed sharing and sunflowers blooming in the community garden.
Share homemade dishes and celebrate 25 years of neighborhood connection, from children’s story times and book conversations to seed sharing and sunflowers blooming in the community garden.

Library supporters gather for updates on upcoming programs and garden events, sharing community news and strengthening connections around Leicester’s public library.

Library supporters gather for updates on upcoming programs and garden events, sharing community news and strengthening connections around Leicester’s public library.
Library supporters gather for updates on upcoming programs and garden events, sharing community news and strengthening connections around Leicester’s public library.

Readers exchange beloved titles and recommendations by Black authors, exploring books that illuminate many facets of the Black experience in a welcoming community literary gathering.

Readers exchange beloved titles and recommendations by Black authors, exploring books that illuminate many facets of the Black experience in a welcoming community literary gathering.
Readers exchange beloved titles and recommendations by Black authors, exploring books that illuminate many facets of the Black experience in a welcoming community literary gathering.

Kids ages 4–10 assemble colorful snack materials into adorable edible reindeer, then enjoy their sweet creations. A hands-on holiday craft workshop with registration required.

Kids ages 4–10 assemble colorful snack materials into adorable edible reindeer, then enjoy their sweet creations. A hands-on holiday craft workshop with registration required.
Kids ages 4–10 assemble colorful snack materials into adorable edible reindeer, then enjoy their sweet creations. A hands-on holiday craft workshop with registration required.

Interactive read-alouds and playful storytelling invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to build early literacy, listening, and language skills in a welcoming library setting.

Interactive read-alouds and playful storytelling invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to build early literacy, listening, and language skills in a welcoming library setting.
Interactive read-alouds and playful storytelling invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to build early literacy, listening, and language skills in a welcoming library setting.

Sip tea and make reusable rice heating pads during a cozy adult crafting session. A relaxed library gathering centered on practical DIY projects and warm seasonal comfort.

Sip tea and make reusable rice heating pads during a cozy adult crafting session. A relaxed library gathering centered on practical DIY projects and warm seasonal comfort.
Sip tea and make reusable rice heating pads during a cozy adult crafting session. A relaxed library gathering centered on practical DIY projects and warm seasonal comfort.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.
Cozy holiday storytime on a Leicester farm with Appalachian Santa sharing seasonal tales and warm, kid-friendly cheer. A family-focused community gathering centered on winter traditions and meet-and-greet moments.

Turn old book pages into festive ornaments with hot glue and a playful, eco-friendly DIY craft session. No artistic experience needed—just bring a willingness to experiment and laugh through the creative chaos.

Turn old book pages into festive ornaments with hot glue and a playful, eco-friendly DIY craft session. No artistic experience needed—just bring a willingness to experiment and laugh through the creative chaos.
Turn old book pages into festive ornaments with hot glue and a playful, eco-friendly DIY craft session. No artistic experience needed—just bring a willingness to experiment and laugh through the creative chaos.

Holiday Party!
MoreA cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards, earn a small prize, and enter an age-group grand prize drawing.

A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards, earn a small prize, and enter an age-group grand prize drawing.
A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards, earn a small prize, and enter an age-group grand prize drawing.

Holiday treats, lively games, and an energetic, highly interactive book club create a welcoming gathering designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and open to everyone.

Holiday treats, lively games, and an energetic, highly interactive book club create a welcoming gathering designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and open to everyone.
Holiday treats, lively games, and an energetic, highly interactive book club create a welcoming gathering designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and open to everyone.
