Get ready to wave goodbye to the winter blues at Euclid Public Library this December!
Do you miss the warmer seasons? Are you looking for a reason to smile this winter? Just come to Gift of Stories: Winter, Cozy & Warm at the library. We’re hosting a series of free warm and cozy activities and events that are sure to brighten up your winter days. Stop by daily, starting on December 1st, counting down to a Winter Solstice party on December 21st. Start your visit with a warm beverage and boost your spirits by sitting under our SAD lamp that mimics sunlight. Drop-in to participate in a variety of winter-themed crafts, select a calming mantra for inspiration, and make plans to attend our special winter events for all ages:
Winter, Cozy & Healthy!
Sugar Scrub Making for Dry, Winter Skin
December 5 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Shore Room
Suffer from dry, winter skin? Euclid soap maker Shelena Racquel will show us how to make a sugar scrub in this hands-on class that will keep your skin healthy. Supplies limited to 15 people. For adults and teens.
Ping Pong Snowball Tournament
December 11 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Shore Room
Playing ping pong is a great way to exercise during the winter and meet people. Mark your calendar to come to our first Gift of Stories Ping Pong Snowball Tournament. Compete for prizes while enjoying cozy & warm refreshments. For adults.
Winter, Cozy & Warm!
You Can Knit!
December 6, 13, & 20, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm / Babbitt Room
Make something cozy and warm at our free knitting classes for beginners. The classes will be taught by expert knitter Doris Zicari. All supplies will be provided and the classes are limited to 10 people. For adults and teens.
Winter, Cozy, & Yum!
Winter, Cozy & Cheesy!
December 12 6:00 pm -7:00 pm/ Shore Room
How much do you know about cheese? Come to this informative and fun cheese tasting event. Local cheesemaker Dr. Kandice Marchant will guide us through this tasty experience. Discover the stories behind the cheeses and how to pair them with wines and foods for your holiday get togethers. For adults.
Winter, Cozy & Sweet!
December 13 6:00p-7:00p / Fireplace Area
Local pastry chef and baking instructor Ann Loparo from Annie's Signature Sweets will host this winter tart baking demonstration. For adults.
Winter, Cozy & Crafty!
Decorate a Birdhouse
December 20 6:00p-7:00p / Shore Room
Winter is a great time to observe the birds in your neighborhood. Decorate a birdhouse and put it in your yard with some seeds to provide shelter and keep birds coming to your yard during the coldest months. For children and families. Supplies are limited.
Winter Craft Time
December 8 10:30a-11:30a / Shore Room
Children are invited to participate in winter-themed crafts and activities. For preschoolers.
Winter, Cozy & Fun!
An Interactive Winter Storytelling for all ages
December 6 6:00p-7:00p / Shore Room
As we continue our countdown to the start of winter, bring your family and friends to EPL to experience a special, heartwarming and interactive winter story for all ages! Author and dramatic storyteller Lindsay Bonilla return to the library this December to bring to life the Chinese fable "Rabbit’s Gift," a story about sharing during the winter season. Enjoy "warm and cozy" beverages and Asian sweets as you participate in this magical winter tale. For all ages.
Pop-Up VR Café: Experience the Northern Lights in Iceland
December 8 2:00p-4:00p / Fireplace
Get ready to cross seeing the Northern Lights off your bucket list. EPL’s Pop-Up VR Café will feature a virtual trip to Iceland view the Aurora Borealis -- right inside our warm and cozy fireplace area. For adults and teens.
Family Puzzle Time
December 18 5:30p-7:30p / Shore Room
Join us at the library for a family fun puzzle party! It's an opportunity to spend some quality time with the little ones during the hectic holiday season. Light refreshments will be served as you work together on some calming jigsaw puzzles. For children and families.
Winter Solstice Party: Winter, Cozy & Spacey!
December 21 5:00p-7:00p / Shore Room
It’s Winter! Join us for a Winter Solstice party under the stars--and you won’t need your coat! Beginning at 5 pm, experience the winter sky in all its wonder with virtual reality headsets, providing a closer look at the planets and constellations. For adults and teens.
At 6 pm, members from the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association will guide us through a lively talk about what to expect in the night sky during the winter months. Warm and cozy refreshments will be served throughout the evening, ensuring everyone stays warm while learning about the cosmos! The Astronomical Association will also be discussing the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse and answering all your stargazing questions! Be there to explore the winter sky like never before. For all ages.
All programs will be held inside our warm and cozy library. For more info, click here. We look forward to seeing you.