From the library...
With the holiday season here again, the Library would like to extend the warmest greetings to you and your family during this most wonderful time of the year.
As 2022 comes to an end, we find joy in reflecting on the positive difference we make in our community, whether it be through storytimes, a wide variety of reading materials, numerous programs for all ages, and accessibility to a welcoming community space for collaboration and learning.
In the spirit of the season, all of us at the Laurens County Library wish you and yours warm smiles, happy family gatherings, and hopefully, some time to catch up on those books you’ve been meaning to read.
May all that is beautiful, joyful, and magical be yours this holiday season, and we look forward to continuing to be a part of your family!
Select Library Events
See the full December schedule of events on our website.
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December
Storytime
Every Tuesday in December
@ 10:30am in Auditorium
@5:30pm in Children's Center
Children are invited to join us as we celebrate the holiday season with stories and crafts.
LEGO Robotics:
Drawing Robot!
Thursday, Dec. 8th
@ 4:30 pm - 6:30pm
In the Multipurpose Room
Come join us to learn how to code a robot to draw shapes and designs! Recommended for youth Ages 10+.
Seats limited. Register in the Children's Center.
Junk to Jewels
Journaling
Thursday, Dec. 15th
@ 5:30 pm - 6:30pm
In the Multipurpose Room
Teens are invited
to learn and explore
creative journaling techniques.
Supplies provided.
Imagination welcome!
Ben Simmers, Head of Information Technology
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Bring Home A Book For The Holidays
'Who Will Pull Santa's Sleigh?
by Russ Willms
Auditioning animals to pull his sleigh for his first Christmas, Santa is dismayed to discover that no one seems quite right for the job, in this hilarious, behind-the-scenes story about Santa's reindeer crew.
Fly High, Lolo
by Niki Daly
n Fly High, Lolo, Lolo gets an unexpected role in the school play, meets Miss Teen the Beauty Queen, goes on a beach clean-up with Mama's new friend, and makes beautiful recycled Christmas decorations.
Prisoner of Ice and Snow
by Ruth Lauren
When thirteen-year-old Valor is arrested, she could not be happier. Demidova's prison for criminal children is exactly where she wants to be. Valor's sister Sasha is already serving a life sentence for stealing from the royal family, and Valor is going to help her escape . . . from the inside.
Snow Struck
by Nick Courage
While visiting New York City for the first time, Elizabeth and her little brother must help their cousin Ashley when her dog gets lost in the cold, snow, and ice blanketing Manhattan.
Winter, White and Wicked
by Shannon Dittemore
On an island cursed by eternal winter, Sylvi agrees to run a late-season haul for a smuggler, but when they reach their destination, Sylvi must decide if she can abandon her cherished solitude and anonymity--and the favor of the icy spirit Winter--to join with the rebels.
The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep
by Allan Wolf
A novel in verse by the author of The Watch That Ends the Night recounts the chilling survival tale of the Donner party during the 1846-1847 winter from the perspectives of its leaders, a scholarly wife, two Miwok guides, the Reed children, and other historical figures.
The Christmas Hummingbird
by T. Davis Bunn
As policewoman and single mother Ryan Eames and newcomer Ethan Lange work on an animal rescue operation together, they are drawn into something deeper and surprising by her extraordinarily gifted son that makes Christmas in Miramar Bay a season of love, healing and second chances.
A Quilt for Christmas
by Melody Carlson
A group of quilters, including the recently widowed and relocated Vera Swanson and the free-spirited Tasha Ellison, unite while crafting a special gift for someone who has fallen ill, through their shared experiences, stories and a bit of Christmas matchmaking.
American Christmas Stories
by Connie Willis
A collection of American Christmas stories spanning traditional, Civil War-era holiday storytelling to modern times in genres including science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor and horror that focus on Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, or dinners.
Countdown to Christmas : Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday!
by Caroline McKenzie
An official Hallmark Channel Christmas keepsake provides behind-the-scenes tours of favorite feel-good holiday films and is complemented by recipes, cast photos and production anecdotes from such contributors as Lacey Chabert, Kristin Chenoweth and Dolly Parton.
"Books may well be the only true magic."
- Alice Hoffman
