Bradford Area Public Library will hold several free programs during December.
Adults are invited to attend a resist-felting demonstration at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Using an assortment of alpaca, wool, and silk fibers, April Cox of Tupelo Acres LLC, will demonstrate the art of wet felting over a resist to create a 3D shape of a small Christmas stocking. This is a demonstration only program.
BAPL is planning a hands-on program with Cox in 2025 where participants will make their own project. This program would be a great primer for all interested individuals.
Next on the docket, BAPL is offering Christmas Movie Bingo at 6 p.m. Monday for adults to relax and enjoy a great movie together, before the holiday season gets crazy! Join the library for a Christmas movie, complete with popcorn. While viewing the show, attendees will also play ‘movie bingo’ where every snowball fight and kiss under the mistletoe could get you closer to winning. Registration is not necessary.
Rounding out the holiday-themed programming for adults is the CopyCat event at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Each month, registered participants explore a new craft. In December, individuals will learn how to create 3D cardboard snowflakes and will be able to make two different designs.
Local tweens and teens (grades 7 – 12) can attend a Book Swap Party at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Attendees do not need to bring a physical book to the event. All will share book recommendations and enjoy snacks as well as great conversations.
Reading and writing can be lonely endeavors, but not anymore! Teens and young adults are invited to a Reading & Writing Lounge from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Youth will be inspired by planned writing prompts; receive and share book recommendations; and of course, have time to read/write! Snacks will be provided. No registration necessary.
At 3 p.m. Dec. 19, teens can return to BAPL and create ugly sweater ornaments! Youth can also watch a winter, holiday-themed movie and enjoy snacks. It’s optional, but attendees are free to wear a comfy, cozy ugly holiday sweater too.
From 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Santa is visiting the library for photos with children. Crafts will be available while everyone waits their turn with Santa, and there will be a cookie decorating station too. This is a free event, but pre-registration is appreciated so there will be enough cookies on hand (first come, first serve).
Rounding out 2024, local families are invited to “ring in the new year with BAPL during a special New Year’s Eve Day Cowboy Round Up event at 11 a.m. on Dec. 31. Children can enjoy games and snacks. At noon there will be an awesome balloon drop too with New Year hats and horns. This is a free event.
For any program requiring registration, individuals can easily self-register when visiting the library’s online events calendar at bradfordlibrary.org.
