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Preschool Pals is geared toward Preschool aged kiddos (3-6 years old). Join Jamie for singing, dancing, crafting, and of course, we'll read some great books! Younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

New England winters are long, cold, and dark and many of us experience a seasonal slump. Lesley Wotton, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a level one certified nutrition coach, will be sharing how to build your own winter wellness toolbox. Join us as she shares effective strategies and examples of what a wellness toolbox is and how it can help improve your body, mind, and spirit.

Join us in the Selig Storytime Room to make a cute, cupcake ornament using everyone's favorite craft supply: GLITTER!

Let someone know you are thinking about them this holiday season by sending them a handmade card. Use old book pages to create a snowman card in this drop-in family craft in the Selig Storytime room. No sign-up is required and families of all ages are welcome.

This program is for our youngest library friends! Baby Bookworms is a half-hour of fun for little ones (newborns to age 2) and their caregivers! We'll sing nursery rhymes, read short stories, and have plenty of playtime! Join us in the Selig Storytime Room.

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Big emotions can be tricky to handle, especially for young children. Join us for stories that talk about big challenges for little bodies such as sharing, waiting patiently, or feeling frustrated. Stories will be followed by a craft and handouts on supporting healthy social-emotional development are available for caregivers. Best suited for children aged 3-6 years old, in the Selig Storytime Room.

Join us for an hour of creative fun in the Children's Room! We'll provide the Lego bricks... all you need to bring is your imagination! Best for ages 5-12 in the Selig Storytime Room.

Are you a Manga fan? Join us to discuss all things manga! For ages 13-18 in the Auditorium.

Looking for some holiday music? The Rotunda at Laconia Library will be filled with the traditional choral music of the Canterbury Singers. Surround yourself with the beauty of authentic Shaker music, expanded by arrangements of American folk songs, music of early America, and inspired arrangements by a variety of composers.

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with us, Storytime style! We'll read stories, eat snacks, and have all kinds of holiday fun! For newborns to age 3; younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Join us for a discussion of Juneau Black's "Shady Hollow" - Shady Hollow is a place where woodland creatures live together in harmony—until a curmudgeonly toad turns up dead and the local reporter has to solve the case. Oh, and she is a fox. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Sign-up required. Call: (603) 524-4775 or Email: info@laconialibrary.org to register.

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with us, Storytime style! We'll read stories, eat snacks, and have all kinds of holiday fun! Best for ages 3-6; younger or older siblings are always welcome too! In the Selig Storytime Room.

Let's get moving! In this program geared toward the younger crowd, we'll use scarves, musical instruments, a parachute, and other fun surprises to dance, play, and get those wiggles out! Best suited for newborns to age 6, in the Auditorium.

Please join us for a 2-hour coloring session inspired by Winter Holidays. We will provide pages and many coloring tool favorites but feel free to bring your own! We will be meeting in the Volpe room near Non-Fiction accompanied by some instrumental holiday music. Can’t wait to see you there!

Make a sparkly snowman ornament! For kids through teens in the Storytime Room, families are welcome!

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Create a mini snowy scene snow globe in a mason jar. Held in the Auditorium, this creative craft for adults provides all materials to make one project. Sign-up is required as space and supplies are limited. Call, email, or text the library to reserve your spot. Phone: 524-4775, Text: 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org.

Drop into the Selig Storytime Room for some seasonal folding fun! This month we will provide origami paper and directions to fold a tree topped with a star and a small gift box. No sign-up is required for this program best suited for children aged 9-12.

Create a mini snowy scene snow globe in a mason jar. Held in the Auditorium, this creative craft for adults provides all materials to make one project. Sign-up is required as space and supplies are limited. Call, email, or text the library to reserve your spot. Phone: 524-4775, Text: 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org.

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Holiday Hours Saturday, December 24 the library will close at noon. Monday, December 26, the library will be closed. Saturday, December 31, the library will close at noon. Monday, January 2, 2023, the library will be closed.

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Join us for an hour of creative fun in the Children's Room! We'll provide the Lego bricks... all you need to bring is your imagination! Best for ages 5-12 in the Selig Storytime Room.

Come to have your basic computer and electronic device questions answered by a librarian. Most Tuesdays at 10 am and most Wednesdays at 2 pm, in the Volpe Room; check our event calendar to confirm dates.

Poor Ricky the rock is so flat, he can't roll like his round friends. Luckily, they help get him rolling! Join us to read "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll" in the Selig Storytime Room. Afterward, everyone will get their own rock and a variety of materials to create something to make their rock roll! Tinker Time is best suited for families with children ages 5-12. Sign-up is not required.

Holiday Hours Saturday, December 31, the library will close at noon. Monday, January 2, 2023, the library will be closed.