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Holiday Fun at the LibraryHoliday Fun at the Library<div class="ExternalClass2FFAB84DE64D42B3B65BF6D0880465D1"><p></p><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="margin-top:8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div><div><div class="ExternalClassE2A61210002845F3B11BB793C2967112"><h3>Browse upcoming programs and events for the holidays and more!<br></h3><h3><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar/burtonbarr?cid=-1&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=-1&inc=0" target="_blank">​Browse the entire calendar​</a>.​<br></h3></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

Discover free events for the whole family at the library this season!Discover free events for the whole family at the library this season!https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Interest Guides/HolidayFun_web.jpg656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menorah MathMenorah Mathhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162867512/11/2023 4:00:00 PM12/11/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClassC34766DCA1BE469E94C3F19133E29BBC"><p>​Family Resource Center, <a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass8B8274BD95314EE4976DCB2581460FBC"><p>​Help your little one’s practice counting, cardinality, and counting sets with this hands-on Hanukkah activity.​</p><p><em>Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em></p><p><br></p></div>No237
Winter Music & MovementWinter Music & Movementhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1157088912/12/2023 5:30:00 PM12/12/2023 6:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass14300503F8774F67AA2765C3CFF84989"><p><a href="/locations/acacia">​Acacia Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassAC65B871D8944FE6A4C228F48AF63526"><p>​This special Winter Music & Movement will happen the first three Tuesdays of December, 12/5, 12/12, & 12/19. No program 12/26. <br></p><p><em>Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em><br></p><p><br></p></div>No238
Festival of LightFestival of Lighthttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162872612/13/2023 4:00:00 PM12/13/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass8903FBA10E61466C8EF0B28276EAAC09"><p>​Family Resource Center,<a href="/locations/burton-barr"> Burton Barr Central Library</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass7E718C619D364CAE8690936AE4D1D9B5"><p>​In Scandinavia, St. Lucia day starts off the Christmas season. We will make a candle wreath that traditionally is meant to bring hope and light during the darkest time of the year.​</p><p><em>Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em></p><p><br></p></div>No231
Winter Family StorytimeWinter Family Storytimehttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1153380512/14/2023 5:00:00 PM12/14/2023 5:30:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass20B3E74AC5EE4CD5B222877D89AC7C8E"><p><a href="/locations/cholla">​Cholla Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass0EECA655FE774BE38E8374B1AE2567F8"><p>​Join us for a special winter-themed Family Storytime! </p><p><em>Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em><br></p><p><br></p></div>No239
Holiday ExpressHoliday Expresshttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1115251812/15/2023 1:00:00 AM12/15/2023 2:30:00 AM<div class="ExternalClassFB80D6D02A164C6E89DCA422B2DF0DCF"><p><a href="/locations/smcl">​South Mountain Community Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass6DB8F2832A4640AD8F276B1FCEDF5D7B"><p>​Join us to celebrate Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. Hear stories, enjoy activity stations, and a special visitor. Jammies are optional. All ages welcome!​<br></p></div>No222
Jolly Holiday at Yucca LibraryJolly Holiday at Yucca Libraryhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1155002712/16/2023 5:00:00 PM12/16/2023 8:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass973C6F0A06974DE1A4EF1AE328FC9EBA"><p><a href="/locations/yucca">​Yucca Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass4DDE4B0306374282BE561A5EB49A718C"><p>​10:00-10:30  Winter Storytime</p><p>Listen to festive winter stories and songs for kids of all ages.  Kids who attend get a jingle bell to take home and spread cheer throughout the season.<br>*while supplies last</p><p>10:30-1:00  Crafts for All Ages<br>Stop by our craft stations to make and take home seasonal creations.  All supplies provided.</p><p>11:00-1:00  Gingerbread House Building<br>Work together to construct a gingerbread house to take home and enjoy.  All supplies provided. *O​ne per family/group<br></p><p><br></p></div>No229
Phoenix Ukulele Group Winter Holiday Concert and extravaganzaPhoenix Ukulele Group Winter Holiday Concert and extravaganzahttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1143672712/16/2023 8:00:00 PM12/16/2023 10:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass3907494CA2504FE5BC45243F86DBB02C"><p><a href="/locations/saguaro">​Saguaro Library​​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass1F00D7C9A3F7426D84EC1B29B302CB03"><p>​Wear your pajamas to a special holiday reading of<em> The Polar Express</em>. Music by the Phoenix Ukelele Group, STEAM activities and Winter Crafts for all ages<br></p><p>Storytime and Crafts start at 1:00 p.m.<br></p><p>Ukulele Concert starts at 2:00 p.m.<br></p><p><br></p></div>No230
Winter Make & Take Crafts for KidsWinter Make & Take Crafts for Kidshttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1153379412/16/2023 9:00:00 PM12/16/2023 10:30:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass6D85909ABC774A33B355FDD4CF631DC3"><p><a href="/locations/cholla">​Cholla Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassEACAE2333E534CBF80A9A56C0941B76D"><p>​<span style="color:#333333;font-family:arial, helvetica, verdana;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Join us for an afternoon of creativity!  Kids can complete a variety of winter-themed arts and crafts at the library, and take home kits to finish later!</span><br></p></div>No224
The MittenThe Mittenhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162938612/18/2023 4:00:00 PM12/18/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass5102093254E84D31B74D9817AB171023"><p>​Family Resource Center, <a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass1484DB37D9874229A8DA7AF82D040D1A"><p>​Come read the classic story of “The Mitten” by Jan Brett with us! We will read about how a boy named Nicki lost a mitten and woodland animals found it and used the mitten as a nice warm place to take shelter from the winter cold. We will do an animal activity and you will receive an emergent reader to take home!<br></p><p><em>Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em></p><p><br></p></div>No241
Winter Music & MovementWinter Music & Movementhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1157089012/19/2023 5:30:00 PM12/19/2023 6:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass187A26B00C6B4896AA417A7021718D58"><p><a href="/locations/acacia">​Acacia Library</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass7AAABA298D7C499B990BE9D20A6822EA"><p>​This special Winter Music & Movement will happen the first three Tuesdays of December, 12/5, 12/12, & 12/19. No program 12/26. </p><p><em>Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em><br></p></div>No242
The Shortest DayThe Shortest Dayhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162939312/20/2023 4:00:00 PM12/20/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass6AD03BB465C14B848015C2725298C437"><p>​Family Resource Center, <a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass7E32A40EA343486D94A81CE91041576A"><p>​Learn about winter solstice and what it means around the world. Come share your winter traditions with other families while we make a lantern together to help light the shortest day of the year!​</p><p><em>Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em><br></p><p><br></p></div>No234
Winter Sensory BinWinter Sensory Binhttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162941012/22/2023 4:00:00 PM12/22/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClassAA742EF3BBA340A484475CE84BC99541"><p>​Family Resource Center, <a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass18979A7A58734AAAB08EF2D8F61185ED"><p>​Let’s explore new textures and colors. Scoop, pour and wiggle your fingers through a new texture. Talk about the new color, textures and sites you are seeing with your kiddo! This month we are playing with “Snow!”</p><p><em>​Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em><br></p><p><br></p></div>No243
Dot ArtDot Arthttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162944512/27/2023 4:00:00 PM12/27/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClass1EB6A907AFC44A78BF734910B66FB1B5"><p>​Family Resource Center, <a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass650123DF0D3647D4A483FB92324FC4F9"><p>We are doing a festive fine motor activity. We will be creating dot art with special markers and ideas on how to duplicate the activity at home. We will be dot-arting reindeer, Christmas trees, and other seasonal pictures!</p><p><em>​Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em>​</p><p><br></p></div>No232
Kwanzaa MuhindiKwanzaa Muhindihttps://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/1162947312/29/2023 4:00:00 PM12/29/2023 7:00:00 PM<div class="ExternalClassA5863460138A4C4A8FDCB04D7C3BF30E"><p>​Family Resource Center, <a href="/locations/burton-barr">Burton Barr Central Library​</a><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassC785E0110D7F460884915D664B7CDD68"><p>​Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture. Muhindi means corn which represents the children of a family! The corn is a symbol of a parents' wish for the child to grow up strong and happy. Join us as we make our own muhindi to celebrate the children in our family!​</p><p><em>Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.</em><br></p><p><br></p></div>No233