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Happy Holidays

Browse reading suggestions, learning material, and more for all ages to make your holiday season bright.

Explore the Holidays

Holiday Prep

Treats & Feasts

Gifting

Christmas Reading & Watching

December 21

The Winter Solstice

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December 25 - January 2

Hanukkah

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December 25

Christmas

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December 26 - January 1

Kwanzaa

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Holidays from Around the World

Krampus Night: December 5

St. Nicholas Day: December 6

St. Lucia Day: December 13

Las Posadas: December 16-24

Boxing Day: December 26

New Year’s: December 31-January 1

Three Kings Day (Epiphany): January 6

Makar Sankranti: January 14

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More on the Holidays

Hanukkah: A Festival of Lights

The Longest Night: The Winter Solstice

Memories of Christmas Trees Past

Kwanzaa: Family and Heritage

Jolly Events at the Library

Fabulous Friday: Holiday Gifts

Dec 6th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Howell Branch
Games, activities, and more. Grades K-6.

Teen Council Presents: Santa! at the Library

Dec 7th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Howell Branch
Write your holiday wishes, deliver your letter to Santa, and do an ornament craft. All ages with a caregiver.

Holiday Prep

Dec 7th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fredericksburg Branch
Holiday-themed crafts, a cookie exchange, and more to start your Parade Day off right! While supplies last.

Holiday Prep at the Library

Holiday Prep Starts Here!

Let the library be your guide to your holiday celebrations.

Make a Gingerbread House

Gumdrops and candy canes! Create a gingerbread house with these fun tips.

More Holiday Prep

CRRL Home: Decking the Halls

Let your home be a reflection of holiday cheer with these hints for decorating.
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Listen to an Audiobook with OverDrive

Download an audiobook from OverDrive while you're hanging decorations for the season.

Take an Arts & Crafts Class with Universal Class

Looking to make your own gifts this year? Browse through the arts and crafts classes on Universal Class.

Holiday Treats & Feasts >

Winter Feasts - Fast or Slow

Whether you're short on time or want a dish that's been simmering for hours, a sit-down meal is a wonderful way to spend a frosty evening.

Planning a Winter Party

Are you in charge of organizing a party this season? Planning and pacing yourself can help, as can these excellent books.

Holiday Baking at Its Best

Holiday gatherings of family and friends are the perfect time to share some special baked treats!

Boards & Cocktails for Holiday Gatherings

Fast and easy, boards are the perfect solution for creating stunning appetizers for gatherings or casual family meals.

Make personalized gifts using equipment at IdeaSpace or tools you can borrow from our Tech-on-the-Go and Library of Things collections.

Create a unique gift with our 3D Printer.

Stitch together a project with the Sewing Machine, Serger, or Embroidery Machine.

Record special holiday moments with our Tech-On-the-Go Panasonic 4k HC-VX981 Video Camcorder Kit or the Tech-On-the-Go Insta One X 360 Camera Kit.

Take a holiday portrait with our Tech-On-the-Go Neewer LED Ring Light Kit.

Make some holiday music with our Tech-On-the-Go Denon DJ MC4000 Kit.

Use our Library of Things Craft Kits to make something for that special someone.

Make the Season Bright List

Make the Season Bright

Add that personal touch to your holiday by checking out these books and creating your own unique items for gifts and celebration activities.

Christmas movies, TV episodes, and more for all ages on DVD & Streaming Video.

Christmas on DVD

Christmas Reading Recommendations

Not sure what to read?

A Very Print Christmas

Christmas Books for Children

Festive Booklists

Holiday Stories & Traditions

Check out one of these picture books for growing readers that highlight multicultural winter holiday traditions and tales.
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Christmas Cookies!

Learn new recipes and get decorating ideas from these wonderful books - and enjoy!
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Oh, Christmas Tree!

Books and more on Christmas decorating traditions and how-to guides for decking the halls, including creating Christmas tree ornaments.
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Music for the Holidays

Get into the season with these merry holiday tunes!
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