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Lawrenceburg Public Library – December Events

Lawrenceburg Public Library District- December Events

ALL IN: ALL IN is designed to encourage adults with intellectual/developmental difficulties and their families and caregivers to feel comfortable navigating the library and communicating with staff. Enjoy a snack, craft, and get to know and explore the library. 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, North Dearborn Branch. No registration needed. Adults. Free.

 

Library Director Meet and Greet: Meet Lawrenceburg Public Library District Director Jake Moore. No reservation needed. Just stop by between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.! Light refreshments will be served. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Everyone welcome. Free.

 

Winter Wonderland: Winter Wonderland returns this holiday season! In partnership with Dearborn Highlands Arts Council, the Lawrenceburg Public Library District will present the Madcap Puppets production of A Christmas Carol at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Lawrenceburg Public Library, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at North Dearborn Branch Library. No registration is needed, but seating is limited! But wait. There is more! Santa and his reindeers will visit from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in Lawrenceburg and Dec. 10 at North Dearborn. Take and Make holiday crafts will be available at both locations while supplies last. As a special present, The Conductors of Southeastern Indiana Model Train Association will host a free moving model train display all day Dec. 3 at Lawrenceburg only. Everyone welcome Free.

Genealogy Roundtable: December topic is Clues in Old Photos. From the type of image to the fashion, discuss ways to figure out when a photo was taken and who the subject might be, focusing primarily on the 1800s. In January, the focus will be on 1900-1950. 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens and adults. Free.

Bookies Book Club: Are you 18-30? Are you looking to read and discuss books with people your age? Do you love sweets? Then the “Bookies” New Adult Book Club is for you! Join Megan and Marisa on the first Tuesday of each month to read new, popular releases, discuss what you read, and eat sweets. The group will discuss November 9 by author Colleen Hoover. January book is Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. New adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

 

In the Kitchen with Marcia: Join Purdue Extension Dearborn County Educator Marcia Parcell as she teaches a cooking class. Learn recipes and create dishes to take home or create at home. December theme is Dinner Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls and More with Yeast. 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Anime Club: HELLO ANIME LOVERS! Do you love anime, manga, or all things Japan? Do you want to try anime to see if you like it? If so, come join the Anime Club at the Lawrenceburg Main Library! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do fun activities! 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 & 19, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.

 

Homemade with Hazelgreen: Join DIYer, Michelle, in creating a rock family frame customized for your family members! Have this keepsake for yourself or give as a gift. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

 True Crime (teens and new adults): Teens and new adults. Have you ever wanted to get inside a criminal’s mind? What makes them tick? Teens and new adults, join us for our True Crime series. The topic this month is JonBenét Ramsey.  Warning: May contain sensitive subject matter. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Creative Writers Guild: The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels. Suggested December writing theme is Celebration/Senses. But you can write whatever you want! 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, via Zoom. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Kaffeeklatsch Book Club: Love to read and discuss books, but might not be able to make it every month? Give the Lawrenceburg Public Library District’s Kaffeeklatsch Book Club a try! If you like the book for the month, register to borrow a copy of the book and get ready to discuss. Group meets at Funny Farm Coffee Co., Lawrenceburg, where the library district will provide cookies, but it will be up to you if you want to buy a drink. Book for the December meeting- Heist Society by Ally Carter. January is Turtles All the Way Down by John Green. 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Funny Farm Coffee Co., Lawrenceburg. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Movie and a Snack: Come to the library for a snack & a movie! The movie this month is Ernest Saves Christmas. Snacks and a drink on us. Also pick up a free to-go dinner starting at 5:15 p.m. (before the movie) from Hamline Chapel’s weekly High Hope Café, 102 High St., Lawrenceburg, and bring it to the library. Lawrenceburg Main Library. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Must register for movie, not dinner. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Barks and Books: Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence. Grab a book and take a paws to read out loud to a trained therapy dog!  Dog is handled by a volunteer from Pet Partners of Greater Cincinnati. 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, @Lawrenceburg Main Library and 12:30 p.m. @North Dearborn Branch. No registration needed. All ages. Free.

DIY Saturday the Year of Stones and Crystals- Turquoise and Selenite: Carisa Bunten of Seventh Street Gifts will present a program on turquoise and selenite. Register for a stone, pick it up then watch video on LPLD YouTube channel starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. YouTube. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Teen Holiday Hoobie Whatty: Teens and Tweens! Have you forgotten to get someone a gift for the holiday season? Do you like holiday movies? Do you like playing games with friends? If you said yes to any of this, then this is the program for you! We will have board games, twister, Lincoln logs, holiday treats, holiday crafts that make great presents, and holiday movies! We will be watching movies like Rudolph, Frosty, and A Year Without Santa Claus. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

 

Teen Book Club: Meet, discuss, get new book, snacks! Register to find out the book title for December!  4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Cupcake Wars: Teens! Come to the Lawrenceburg Public Library and decorate cupcakes! We will have several types of decorating options, premade cupcakes, and a theme. All you have to do is decorate your cupcake the best and you will win! The competition will be tournament style, so you will go head-to-head! Winner will receive a trophy and BRAGGING RIGHTS! May the best decorator win! 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

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