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Small Santa and Snow Covered Evergreen Trees on a Book

Jingle Books

Fill the Library shelves with new materials from the Jingle Books tree. You choose the genre for the purchase and we search for new and interesting materials to fill your request. Would you like to honor a special person or send a memorial donation? Let the Library staff select materials to fit your request and notify the honoree or the family. Jingle Books tree includes materials for all ages and all readers, viewers and listeners. The goal for the Library is to raise $500 with the tree to purchase new materials to enhance the community collection.

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Silhoutte of the Taj Mahal against sunset

Muslim Journeys: Exploring Islamic Art
Thursday, December 12
12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join us for the viewing of the documentary film, Islamic Art Spots, and a discussion of Islamic arts, crafts and architecture bridging 1400 years of cultural connectivity across nine countries..

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Boy Staring Out From Behind Chess Pieces

VCPL Chess Club
Wednesday, December 12 • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19 • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with an experienced chess player! The VCPL Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. It meets twice a month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and is led by Justin and Eric McAdam. Call Youth Services for more information, 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.

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Hands On Top of One Another

All Vigo County Public Library locations will be closed Friday, December 13th for Staff Institute. Regular business hours will resume on Saturday, December 14th.

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Spanish Dancer Silhoutte

Welcome to Casa Latina!
Tuesday, December 17
10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Preschool – 6


Do you want your little one to be exposed to the Spanish language? Join VCPL's own Dora as she shares her favorite stories in Spanish and gently introduces them to this beautiful language.

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Child and Parent Using Touchscreen Tablet

Tech Time for Tykes (And Parents Too!)
Thursday, December 19
10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-5
Registration Required


Children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a technology-based storytime and activity! Register for Tech Time for Tykes or call 812–232–1115. Registration is limited.

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Poster: The Polar Express (Disney)

Holiday Family PJ Movie: The Polar Express
Monday, December 23
5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Rated G • 100 minutes


Come to the library in your robe and slippers and watch a young boy (in his robe and slippers) take a magical train ride to discover the wonders of the North Pole. Starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari. Free admission; free snacks and drinks will be available.

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Santa Hat with Pine Cones and Apples

In celebration of Christmas, all Vigo County Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26th.

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Poster: Planes (Disney)

Holiday Family Movie: Planes
Monday, December 30
2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Rated PG • 91 minutes


Holiday break just got better with Disney's Planes! Dusty is a crop duster and dreams of racing the world’s fastest flyers, but he has two big problems…he’s not built for speed and he’s afraid of heights. Free admission; free snacks and drinks will be available.

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2014 Balloons

In celebration of the New Year, all Vigo County Public Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.

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