Did your little one write a letter for Santa while they were at the library during our Grinch event? Stay tuned to FUN Channel America where Santa will read them!! Their social media will announce dates and times so be sure to stay tuned! Thank you to the FUN channel for celebrating the season with our kids!
Click here for FUN Channel America's Facebook Page!
December Programing
All Month Long
Get ready for a month full of festivities here at the Tifton- Tift County Public Library! Find fun programs for you and for the family all month long. December is the perfect month to cozy up with a perfect mug of hot cocoa. We have you covered with our next family craft event! Stop by on December 18th and decorate your very own Christmas mug! Need something to decorate your tree with? Join us and make sequin ornaments on December 19th. Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Adult Christmas Cookie Decorating class will be taking place on December 11th, but don't worry! There will also be a teen cookie decorating competition on December 22nd. If any of these programs piqued your interest, then stop by the library for more information! There’s plenty more festive programing to come so stay tuned!
Holiday Hours
December 25th - December 27th & January 1st - January 2nd
The library will be closed on December 25th through December 27th and January 1st and 2nd for the upcoming holidays. If you need to return books, our drop box is always open. It can be found between the library and the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center next door. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd.
Weekly Calendar of Events
Monday,
December 11th
- 11 a.m. - Reading Rascals: This program is a weekly storytime for littles that includes stories, songs, and a mess free craft. Caregivers must accompany their little ones. Hosted by our lovely Ms. Grace, make sure to stop by and have some fun!
- 5 p.m. - Budget Bites: Looking for some delicious, easy, and budget friendly recipes to add to your weekly repertoire? The library has you covered. Join us at Conger Kitchen as our resident foodie, Will McCranie, helps guests make fun and easy Christmas cookies, along with decorating Christmas cards! Make sure to register by calling us at 229-386-7148 or by stopping by and visiting the circulation desk!
- 5 p.m. - Fantasy Nation: Looking to escape the mundane? Look no further! Adventure awaits with the Fantasy Nation Bookclub! This bookclub is for teens to gather and discuss the wondrous worlds of fantasy fiction. This month's book is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. Anyone aged 12 - 18 is welcome to join.
- 5 p.m. - Clases de Ingles: Join us at the Tifton Library for free ESOL classes held every Monday and Thursday! This program is designed for Hispanic participants to learn English. All are welcome!
Tuesday,
December 12th
- 4 p.m. - Steam Team: Come join our wonderful Ms. Grace for a fun 30 minute program for elementary kids that explores concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math through interactive experiments and games. Dress for a possible mess, and get ready for tons of fun!
- 6 p.m. - Mommie & Me: A bookclub by moms, for moms! This bookclub is made for moms to have a comfortable place to discuss books, while caring for their little ones. This month we will be holding a Christmas party and Book Exchange! To participate in the book exchange, Wrap up your favorite book to be given to another mom to enjoy over the holidays! Gently used or new books please. Make sure to include a note as to why you love this book, and why you think the recipient will love it too! Refreshments will be provided for both Moms and Kids!
Wednesday,
December 13th
No Programs
Thursday,
December 14th
- 5 p.m. - Manga Club: All teens ages 12-18 are welcome to come read some manga, have some snacks, and nerd out with people that eat, sleep, manga, and repeat! Weebs, otakus, and casual readers welcome! This month, the manga club is reading One Punch Man by ONE.
- 5 p.m. - Clases de Ingles: Join us at the Tifton Library for free ESOL classes held every Monday and Thursday! This program is designed for Hispanic participants to learn English. All are welcome!
- 5:30 p.m. - Hora de Cuentos en Espanol: Hora De Cuentos en Español: ¡Ven a visitarnos para nuestra hora de cuentos en español! ¡Los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus cuidadores disfrutarán de historias, canciones y más con nuevos amigos!
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Spanish Story Time: Come visit us for our Spanish Story Time! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, and more with new friends!
Friday,
December 15th
- 10 a.m. - Beginning Computer Class: This program provides a good space for adults to ask any technology related questions. Feel free to stop by with any questions regarding computers, smartphones, and social media. No registration necessary.
- 10 a.m. - Homeschool Hangout: Join us at the Tifton- Tift County Public Library for Homeschool Hangout! Homeschool families are more than welcome to come meet with other homeschool families to have fun and get to know others in the homeschooling community as well! This meeting will be the last of 2023, and what better way to end the program than with the theme of December Holidays from Around the World! There will be activities and crafts for all ages! No registration is required.
Saturday,
December 16th
- 2 p.m. - Tiftarea Jr. Gardeners: Come join the Tiftarea Junior gardeners club to learn about all things plants and pollinators!
