Programs and Events at Killingworth Library, December 2025

Submitted by Tammy Eustis, Assistant Director, Killingworth Library

(November 25, 2025) — The following programs and events will take place at Killingworth Library during the month of December, 2025. Our regular programs – Tales for Tots, Love2Sign, Minecraft, Music with Margie, and Surprise Saturday – continue as well. Pre-registration is required for all of these programs. Please visit the Calendar at killingworthlibrary.org or call 860-663-2000 to reserve your spot.

Drive-In Movie Night – Tuesday, December 2nd, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Decorate a cardboard box with paper plate wheels and some fancy designs, then bring your “car” to the children’s room for a “drive-in” movie! Sit in your car, enjoy a bag of Smartfood popcorn, and enjoy a storybook film. Please contact the library or visit the Calendar on our website for this month’s title, and please register to reserve your “parking space” (floor seating is available, too).

Adult Movie Night – Wednesday, December 3^rd, 6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Join us for a free movie viewing! We meet in the adult reading area after the library closes at 6:00. Feel free to bring your own snacks and (covered, non-alcoholic) drinks. Please contact the library or visit the Calendar on our website for this month’s title, and be sure to register to reserve your seat.

Writers Writing – Fridays, December 5^th and 19^th, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Writers Writing is an ongoing program for adults that explores different genres of writing. We start with free writes, followed by revision assignments, with weekly opportunities to share work with others. Note: sharing is not required – shyness and uncertainty are always welcome. This is a very popular program, so please register in advance

Tweens Writing – Friday, December 5^th, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Here’s a chance for tweens (ages 9-12) to write and share their stories with others! We will explore different kinds of narratives, including horror, fantasy, family stories, essays, and research. Sessions start with free writes, followed by a chance to share your story with the group. Note: sharing is not required; only if you’re ready. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

Holiday Collage for Adults with Special Needs – Saturday, December 6^th, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This is a creative event for adult individuals with special needs, who want to engage in an art project. We will use Christmas cards, magazines, stickers, and other holiday items to design a Christmas collage. All art supplies will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. For ages 18-100. The Killingworth Library is wheelchair accessible, but you must have your own transportation. Space is limited, so please register in advance. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the library.

Art for All: Winter Wishes – Monday, December 8^th, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Please join us as we reminisce over the art and other happenings of this past year. Make resolutions or wishes for 2026, and decorate painted rocks for gifts or special holiday decorations. Supplies for collages will also be provided. Snacks, too! Space and supplies are limited, so please register in advance.

LEGO STEM Club – Tuesday, December 9^th, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Future engineers! Learn to use the STEM steps to success, as you solve a problem, plan and create a design, and then test your project. This month’s project is a marble maze. It’s even more fun when you collaborate with another engineer. Suitable for elementary Grades 1 through 4. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

Bath Bomb Crafting Night – Wednesday, December 10^th, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Join us for a night of bath bomb crafting, back by popular demand. With some new, cozy, wintry scents like snickerdoodle and apple butter, these are sure to be perfect stocking stuffers. We will provide all the supplies you need, plus packaging. We have a wide variety of colors and fragrances, so there are plenty of opportunity to get creative. This program is free, but please register to save your seat; supplies are limited.

Pajama Storytime – Thursday, December 11^th, 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Come dressed in your PJ’s, bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket, and get ready to cuddle! Mrs. Fig will share seasonal stories, engaging readers with sound effects, movement, and puppets. Family members of all ages are welcome! Please register in advance, so we know how many friends to expect.

Decorate a 3D Tree – Friday, December 12^th, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit, as we decorate 3D trees! Approximately five inches high, painted silver or green, this craft is designed for children ages 5 and older. All supplies will be provided. Space and supplies are limited, so please register in advance.

Making the Most of Your Medicare – Friday, December 12^th, 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. A Supervising Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy—a non-profit law organization based in Connecticut that advocates for a stronger Medicare program—will walk attendees through the rights people have as Medicare beneficiaries, including the right to choose between different Medicare plans, to appeal coverage denials, and to be screened for cost assistance programs. Too often people find themselves wondering why Medicare isn’t covering what they think it should. Attendees should leave the presentation with empowering information and a list of helpful contacts. This presentation will last about twenty minutes, with time for questions afterward. Please register to reserve your seat.

American Girl Doll Club – Tuesday, December 16^th, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Join us with your favorite doll (it doesn’t have to be an American Girl doll) and make new friends! Enjoy a story or discussion, activities, and a craft from a different history time period. This month, we will focus on Melody Ellison and life in 1954. Suitable for elementary Grades 1 through 4. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

Friends of the Library “Wrap & Yap” Fundraiser
Enjoy company, coffee/tea, and cookies while we wrap for you! Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own wrapping paper if you prefer. Pricing is as follows: $1 for XS/S items, $5 for M/L items, and $10 for XL items. This event will be held on:
Saturday, December 13^th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Monday, December 15^th, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 19^th, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 20^th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon – On this date, Santa will be here for the last two hours, and will read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas at 12:00 Noon!

Holiday Closings
Killingworth Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and Thursday, December 25, 2025 for the Christmas holiday.
The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the New Year’s Day holiday.