Fine art, gingerbread houses and more at library in December

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Broome County Public Library staff
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Work from members of the Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier will be on display at the Broome County Public Library in December.

For the kids

•Crafty Kids: 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 — drop by anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. for fun craft project. All ages are welcome.

Gingerbread house

•Teen Gingerbread House Program: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 — Build your own gingerbread house using graham crackers, candy and icing. All supplies will be provided. For teens ages 12-18. Space is limited so registration is required.

•BARK-9: 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 — the "Books and Reading Canine" (BARK-9) program helps to improve children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method--reading to a dog. BARK-9 uses registered therapy animals that have been tested for health, safety and temperament. All ages welcome.

•Mock Caldecott Award Committee for Homeschoolers: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 — this award is chosen by a committee of school and children’s librarians. We’re going to see if we can figure out which book will win the Caldecott Award for 2017. Suggested for children ages 7 and older. Registration is required.

•Crafty Kids: 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15 — drop by any time between 3 and 5 p.m. for a fun craft project. All ages welcome.

•Family Game Day: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 — join us any time between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. for original Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Play Station and Xbox 360 and board game fun.

•Teen Game Day: 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 – come back for gamer day fun between 1 and 2:30 p.m. For teens ages 12-18.

•Crafty Kids: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 — drop by anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. for fun craft project. All ages are welcome.

•Family Game Day: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 – join us any time between 10 and 11:30 a.m. for original Nintendo, Super Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox 360 and board game fun.

The Broome County Public Library’s LEGO Club will meet in December.

•LEGO Club: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 — join us for a fun time of building and creating. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

To register for any of the events listed above, call the Broome County Public Library’s Youth Services Department at 607-778-6456 or email BCPLyouthservices@gmail.com.

For the adults

•Turn to Literacy Volunteers if you don’t know where to go for help earning a high school diploma. Or you may need help learning to read or brushing up on your reading and math skills for a new job. Get started today with free testing and one-on-one tutoring or sign up for math lab, English lab or reading lab. Call (607) 778-6406 for more information.

•Coloring Club for Adults: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays — the group is open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression. Bring your own coloring book and pencils or they will be provided.

•Book Club: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 — if you like to read and share your thoughts about books in a friendly atmosphere, you are invited. The group will discuss “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova.

•Beading and Jewelry Making Group: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 — Join our monthly group to explore your creativity through jewelry making. Beginners are welcome. Bring a project to work on, and any necessary materials. Some tools will be provided.

•Library Knitting Group: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 — the group is open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring a project to work or choose a charity project.

For more information on all these programs for adults, call the library’s Information Services Department at 607-778-6451.

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