In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie welcome the beginning of winter with lists of their favorite holiday romance novels, as well as with a Festivus: An Airing of Grievances, wherein they lay out all their book-related qualms from the year.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: The Family Baggage Travel Series: Christmas in the Phillippines – Monday, December 16th @ 6pm | Fairmount
Tweens/Teens: Teen DIY: Tzatziki Avocado Salmon Rolls – Friday, December 27th @ 1pm | Eastern
Kids: Land of Sweets Sensory Gym – Saturday, December 14th @ 11am | Eastern
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Ancestry Library - (In-House Use Only)
Reading Recommendations
LEGO Club
Library Links:
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