December is the month for gifts and the folks at Lillie Russell Memorial Library have a dandy selection of great things for patrons during the next few weeks.
Crafting classes are on the schedule beginning Dec. 6 with a holiday quilting class at 1 p.m. and on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., a Ukrainian Christmas doll making class will take place.
The next day, Dec. 14, crafters can create felt Santa at 10:30 a.m.
The abovementioned classes require registration so call 903-882-1900 to reserve your place.
On Dec. 15, the Disguise a Gingerbread Man Contest will be unveiled. Submissions will be due on Dec. 20 and on Dec. 21, you can vote for your favorite.
Show another part of your creative side with the Christmas Play-Doh session at 10:30 on Dec. 20. Mold Christmas trees, snowmen, gingerbread men and more.
The East Texas Library Foundation Book Club is reading “Surrender New York’’ by Caleb Carr and club members will meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 to discuss the book.
Storytime days will be filled with the holiday spirit and as usual, there are two sessions on Fridays, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Debz Fun Faces will be at the Dec. 8 story time for a Christmas themed event, and attendees are encouraged to wear their green outfits.
On Dec. 15, the theme is Texas Christmas and on Dec. 22 at 10:30, there will be a Christmas music themed story time.
Other regular events for the library include Game Days at 10:30 each Tuesday; Diabetes Support Group meets at 3:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and on the third Tuesday will be Coffee and Crafts. Active Living After Cancer is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.
And as always, the Therapet will make a visit on the second Saturday of each month to help you improve your reading skills.
For more information, contact the LRML at 903-882-1900.
Celebrate the season at Lillie Russell Library
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