The Southlake Library is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved family time this holiday season. With a variety of programs for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Wacky Wonderland with Brett Roberts
Monday, December 23, 11:00 AM
Join a tour of the North Pole, filled with silly characters and magical fun. Best for ages 5 and up.
Chess Club
Monday, December 23, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Led by local resident Chris Cole, this club is open to children aged 5-9. No prior experience needed. Registration required.
Monkey See, Monkey Do Animal Show
Thursday, December 26, 11:00 AM
Meet exotic animals like a Bearcat and an Asian Leopard Cat. For ages 5 and up.
KizArt
Friday, December 27, 5:00 PM
Children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy a brief art lesson and a fun project led by young local artists.
Studio Arthouse for Kids
Monday, December 30, 11:00 AM
Create holiday-themed ceramic tiles in this come-and-go art project. Best for ages 6 and up.
Frosty and Friends Puppet Show
Tuesday, December 31, 2:00 PM
Enjoy dancing snowflakes, skating penguins, and the creation of Frosty the Snowman. Best for ages 3 and up.
Science VS Magic
Thursday, January 2, 11:00 AM
A STEM-based show that explores the magic of science. Best for ages 6 and up.
Read to Evan Seven, a Canine Companion
Saturday, January 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children ages 4-12 can read to Evan Seven, a certified therapy dog. Registration required.
Circus Smirkus Puppet Show
Monday, January 6, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children of all ages will enjoy this fun circus magic show with hand and Marionette puppets!
Chess Club
Monday, January 6, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Led by local resident Chris Cole, this club is open to children aged 5-9. No prior experience needed. Registration required.
Creepy Crawlies Meet and Greet
Tuesday, January 7, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This come-and-go meet & greet offers an up-close look at creepy crawlies such as the emperor scorpion, dwarf caiman crocodile, tortoise, and more! Suitable for all ages!
Join us for a fun-filled activity, Book Blizzard Bingo, running until January 8th! This event is perfect for kindergarten through 8th grade.
Get ready for a winter reading adventure at the Southlake Library! Join our Book Blizzard Bingo and win amazing prizes!
How to Play:
Grab a Bingo Sheet: Pick up your Bingo sheet from the youth desk.
Register to Win: Fill out the registration slip and drop it in the fishbowl. Remember, you must be registered to win!
Complete Squares: For every square you complete, you’ll earn one drawing slip.
Get a Bingo: Earn three drawing slips for every Bingo you complete!
Celebrate the holidays with these exciting programs at the Southlake Library!
We have a fantastic lineup of activities planned for you next week. Looking for something fun to do during the break? Join us at Town Hall, Third Floor, for an exciting week of FREE activities!
Magic Show with Marty Westerman
Chess Club
Pythons vs Boas
And for adults, don't worry! We have two exciting programs coming up in December:
Library Holiday Tea with WirrWarr Wraps
Register at the Southlake Library website.
Get inspired to wrap your holiday gifts with Cassie Kruemcke, founder and Chief Wrap Star of WirrWarr Wraps! Cassie will demonstrate her unique wrapping techniques and answer any gift-wrapping questions you may have. Join us for some holiday wrapping fun while enjoying light tea, refreshments, and baked goods. This event is for ages 18 and up.
Zentangle Workshop. Register at the Southlake Library Website.
Learn the art of Zentangle with Suzy McCormick! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It promotes concentration and creativity while enhancing personal well-being. No experience is required, and supplies are provided. This workshop is for ages 18 and up.
For more information go to the Southlake Public Library website.
Starting December 2nd, young readers are invited to play Book Blizzard Bingo at the Southlake Public Library where they can complete various reading challenges to earn tickets for prizes. Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Southlake (LFOS), readers will receive a colorful bingo card encouraging them to compete in a fun game as they discover a flurry of new books.
Similar to the summer reading program and last year’s successful Funopoly winter reading program, this program helps keep students engaged in reading during the long winter nights. The program is for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. They can register and pick up their game board by visiting the Southlake Public Library anytime through the program period of December 2nd – January 6th.
“We couldn’t be more excited to help encourage reading during the short winter days. I have four grandsons who are active Southlake Public Library users and it’s so fun to see programs like this that get them excited about reading,” said Lori Burr, President of LFOS.
“The beauty of our Book Blizzard Bingo game is that it gives kids a lot of choices about the types of books they can read,” Burr added. “We want to encourage readers to stretch themselves to explore new genres and types of books. That said, more than anything, we just want kids to love to read as much as we do.”
For reaching milestones in the game, readers will earn tickets to be put in drawings for various prizes, such as gift cards from The Toy Maven, 1956 Pizza, Talking Animals bookstore, and other local businesses.
Learn more about the Library Foundation of Southlake (LFOS)
