Holiday & Seasonal Events 2025
The Power of Meditation and Gratitude This Holiday Season
Virtual via Zoom
Monday, 12/1 | 7 - 8 pm
Join Sara Gerlickzii, certified professional coach, long time meditator and national speaker for this transformational workshop. There will even be a chance to practice meditation during the program.
Creativity Corner: Snowman Ornament- Grades: K - 2
South Elgin Shales Children's Activity Room
Tuesday, 12/2 | 4:45 - 5:30 pm
Register to join us and create a cute Frosty the Snowman ornament for the holidays!
Celebrate Kwanzaa and Holiday Traditions Around the World
Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, 12/2 | 7 - 8 pm
Join cultural educator Elizabeth Kahura to celebrate Kwanzaa and other holiday traditions.
Holiday Santa Photo Op
Main Library Lobby
Thursday, 12/4 | 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30 pm
Ho, ho ho! Santa will be taking pictures with children and families before the holidays.
Bonus: Families who show that they have checked out a book will receive a special photo keepsake.
Please sign up for one 30-minute time slot.
Holiday Posada at the Library
Main Library Meadows Community Room
Saturday, 12/6 | 2 - 3:30 pm
Celebrate the season with crafts, stories, refreshments and Christmas carols.
Celebra con manualidades, cuentos, refrigerios y villancicos. Este programa será en español. No necesita registrarse.
Cookies with Mrs. Claus
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Meeting Room
Tuesday, 12/9 | 5 - 6 pm
Enjoy a story time, sweet treat and pictures with Mrs. Claus.
Tween Time STEAM: Candy Cane Coding- Grades: 3 - 6
South Elgin Shales Children's Activity Room
Monday, 12/15 | 4:45 - 5:30 pm
Register to have fun with the basics of computer programming in a fun and festive craft. The kids can design their own patterned candy cane in beads with their name coded in binary.
Fancy & Festive Holiday Cupcakes
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Thursday, 12/18 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Learn how to decorate beautiful holiday themed cupcakes that will bring a sweet sparkle to any dessert table.
Cultural Festival: Puerto Rican Parranda
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, 12/20 | 2 - 3:30 pm
Have fun and learn about this exciting Puero Rican Christmas tradition.
Happy Noon Year Party
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Tuesday, 12/30 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Can't stay up until midnight? Ring in the New Year early with stories, songs, and activities! Don your fancy outfits if you'd like! Best for ages 2-6. Please register each child individually.