Library News & Programs

Children’s Programs

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December 4th – Read with Roger, the therapy dog. Schedule an appt. between 2:30 & 4:30.  Call 615-575-0508.
 

12/21/24 THE NASHVILLE ZOO WILL BE HERE: Saturday 12/14 at 11:30: The Nashville Zoo is going to be here presenting a fun, educational program with 3 of their animal ambassadors. If you and your family love being around animals this is the program for you! We don’t know what animals will be here (lions and tigers and bears – OH MY would be fun, but it will probably be smaller, tamer/more domesticated animals that they will bring). Meet & learn about zoo animals.

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12/31/24 HAPPY NOON YEARS! - Starting at 11:00am: End 2024 with a big celebration!  This will be a program based on the Polar Express Book.  We will have cookies and hot chocolate refreshments.  Feel free to come in your (modest) pj‘s as the book takes place late on Christmas Eve.  Learn about different New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world and at noon we will have a balloon drop to welcome the New Year in - 12 hours ahead of time, so you don’t have to stay up late tonight. This will also be Ms. Linda’s last day at the library, so if you would like to stop by and say Good-bye to her, this is your opportunity to do so.

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Lapsit – Friday mornings at 10:30am (for infants & toddlers ages 2 and under)

This program is for infants and toddlers ages 2 & under and their caregivers (older siblings are allowed to attend/participate when necessary).  The program lasts around 30 minutes.  It includes books/stories, lots of songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays. 

(December storytimes will be largely based on Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa holidays, not focusing on specific religions, but sharing fun holiday stories/traditions.)

 

12/06/24 – Animals at Christmas: Stories, songs, rhymes, and stickers.

 

12/13/24 – Christmas tree stories today! : We’ll sing songs, do fingerplays, share nursery rhymes and have stickers at the end.

 

12/20/24 – Santa Stories : Rhymes, songs, fingerplays, & stickers.

 

12/27/24 – Happy New Year! : Staying up late stories, songs, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and stickers.

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             Wednesday Mornings at 10:30am (for 3 to 5 yrs old unless marked ‘ALL AGES’)

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12/04/24 – Holiday Stories about Animals : How do animals celebrate the holidays? Songs & activities plus a coloring page to take home with you.

 

12/11/24 – Holiday Stories about Trees of the Season: Music, movement, & a craft project where we make a tree and decorate it for the season.                                

 

12/18/24 – Santa Stories! : Plus music, movement & a coloring page (or santa craft).

 

12/25/24 – MERRY CHRISTMAS! : LIBRARY IS CLOSED

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Wednesday Afternoons at 3:30pm (typically K-5 students)

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12/04/24 – A Holiday story with an animal main character: We will meet in the community room and play four corners after the story.

 

12/11/24 – 2 Holiday stories about Christmas Trees: – one sweet, one funny. Today is a crafting day where we make a Christmas tree decoration.

 

12/18/24 – Santa Stories Today! : Plus Madlibs and memory game.

 

12/25/24 – MERRY CHRISTMAS! : LIBRARY IS CLOSED

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FAMILY EVENTS (ALL AGES)

 

Hooks & Needles Club: December 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.

All are welcome regardless of skill level.  Ages 10 & up. Bring a hook & yarn!

 

Tea Time: 

December 14th 11:30-12:30 Gather for a relaxing time of conversation & tea

Seed Library 

Stop by anytime to ‘check out’ some seeds for your garden!​

 

Teen Programs for middle & high schoolers (Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm)​

 

12/05/24 – DIY Window Clings - Make Christmas window clings decorate windows, mirrors, or glass doors this holiday season. Show off your Christmas spirit in your home and in your library windows by applying the clings you made and watch a plain window turn into a festive work of art.

 

12/12/24 – Christmas Party - Let’s share our Christmas Spirit with each other. Dress Christmas-y & bring a gift for the gift exchange (handmade or bought - costing under $5).

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12/19/24 – I Know Christmas - How well do you know Christmas?  Can you finish the lyrics to any Christmas song; do you know the answer to any Christmas trivia question; can you find the hidden Christmas item?  We’ll see . . .

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12/26/24 – Game Day - Today’s games could be:  video; board; card; virtual; fantasy… choose which game and invite friends to game with our fellowship today!

 

Dungeons & Dragons: Friday, December 6th 3:30-5:00 Join us for our D&D group! Both teens and college ages are welcome!

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

 

Bingo: Every Tuesday at 1:00 PM

Join in on the fun of friendly competition as Ms. Vicki calls out the numbers, and the race is on to yell out "BINGO." Prizes awarded to winners.  

 

Veteran's Representative: Wednesday, December 4th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in a study room 

A rep from the Sumner County Veteran's Service Office will be available to help any veteran or veteran's spouse with questions or filling out forms.  No appointment necessary.  First come, first serve basis.

 

Genealogy Club: December 7th at 10am

Today’s meeting is about food and "receipts" in the 1800's.  Attendees are asked to bring a copy of a recipe from the 1800's or early 1900's or an old recipe book to the meeting. This is our last meeting before Christmas, so I have a special "treat" and a special gift for those who attend. Even though its name is "club" it is open to any adult and it is free of charge. Thanks to the Friends of the Portland Library for sponsoring our club!

 

Page Turners Book Club: Thursday, December 19th at 11:30 AM

This month’s selection is One Day in December  by Josie Silver

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HAVEN Dementia Support:  Thursday, December 19th @2:00

Join HAVEN’s memory care support group for family members who are caring

for loved ones with dementia.

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