Santa will be at the library to visit with the kids on Thursday, December 4, at 10:30 a.m. Bring your camera to record the memory, or get a good shot for the Christmas cards. The Southwestern University Chamber Group is looking forward to providing special music for the event and inspiration for everyone to sing along. Cookies to share will be appreciated.

Art that will make you smile! The entries in the children’s library card design contest are on display in the lobby and in the children’s room. Professional artists will choose the winning design. The winner of the $50 gift card will be announced on December 4.

But what you build doesn’t have to be gingerbread and it doesn’t have to be a house!

Rules and information:
You may make any structure you choose.
All building materials should be edible.
“Enhanced” or “embellished” kits will compete in the kit category
Winners will be announced December 17
A $25 gift card will be awarded in each category.
Entries will be displayed until December 20.

Categories for entries:
Design built from a kit (including enhanced or modified kits)
Original design built by one person, age 8 or younger
Original design built by one person, ages 9–12
Original design built by one person, ages 13-17
Original design built by one person, ages 18 and older (the winner of this category will be selected by a panel of judges)
Original design built by two or more persons

Entries accepted December 5-8, from library opening until 1/2 hour before closing.

Voting by the public takes place December 9 – 15; winners will be announced December 17.

The Crain family won in the 'built by two or more persons' category in 2007.