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Thursday 9-5

Friday 9-5

Saturday 9-12

Sunday 12-5

Librarying

December 2024

Holiday Hours

Tuesday, December 24, 9am-2pm

Wednesday December 25, closed

Thursday, December 26, closed

Wednesday, January 1, closed

"A snowball in the face is surely the perfect beginning to a lasting friendship.

-- Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

Upcoming Events

Ivoryton Illuminations

Saturday, December 7

5:30-8:00pm

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Click here for the schedule of events

Adult Craft Night


Yule Simmer Pot

with Stacia Libby


Celebrate the Magic of the Season with aromatic Herbs & Spices!

Monday, December 6

6:30-7:30pm


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Adult Craft Afternoon


Custom Reading Journal


Start your New Year with a Reading Journal. Look back at all the books you read and fun challenges you met.


Sunday, December 29, 2:00pm


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New Book Spotlight

Thirteen-year-old Ava Bonney possesses an unusual intellect far beyond her years. While her friends play, Ava's fascination lies in the intricate process of animal decomposition, studying roadkill found in the streets around her home.


But, one night, Ava's secret nocturnal routine takes a chilling turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of fellow schoolmate, Mickey Grant.


As Detective Seth Delahaye takes charge of the perplexing case, Ava refuses to sit idle. Determined and resourceful, she embarks on a daring quest to unveil the truth behind the string of chilling deaths plaguing her community.


Armed with her unique skills and unrivalled local knowledge, Ava becomes an unlikely force in the race to apprehend the elusive killer before more lives are claimed.

No one has seen reclusive Emma Matheson for years. But when her mummified remains are found in the cellar of a property in Birmingham during a renovation, the chilling discovery raises more questions than answers.


Forensic psychologist Professor Teigan 'Tig' Craft from Central University is called in to assist DCI Steve Thompson's team with the investigation, and her shrewd observations on her first police case quickly profile a ruthlessly efficient killer. So ruthless they have struck more than once? As Teigan uncovers a number of cold murder cases involving young women linked by geography and time to Emma's terrible fate, Thompson is unconvinced by her theories and unconventional style. Can they learn to work together to catch a serial killer before another tragedy strikes?

Having cooked for her large family from a young age, Tieghan loves the feeling of sharing great food—and now she wants to share that feeling with you. This collection leans into the comfort food she’s known for, but with an eye toward getting it ready in a hurry. With many recipes doable in one pot or pan, most in under forty-five minutes, and a more-is-more focus on flavor (but not ingredients), you’ll be feasting fast.

 

Relying on basic ingredients and Tieghan’s signature knack for making sauces and dressings that you’ll want to double to keep on hand at all times, these recipes will make your meals feel like a warm hug.


New Binge Passes:

Fandor: indie, international, documentary, and classic films

Creative Coping Toolkit: film and evidence-based mental health literacy program

iNDIEFLIX: independent shorts, series, docs, and films

Get Healthy U TV: free workout videos online

In the Kitchen with Craftsy 64 cooking and baking episodes

Click here for all Binge Passes

New to Hoopla?Confused about Hoopla?

Unsure what terms like "Bonus Borrow" and "Binge Pass" mean?


Click here for the answers

Remember to check Hoopla's changing list of Bonus Borrows

available during the last 7 days of each month!

“Spring, summer, and fall fill us with hope; winter alone reminds us of the human condition.”

 —Mignon McLaughlin

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December 2024

Weekly Programs:


Storytime in the Garden

Wednesdays @ 9:30



Butterfly Garden Story time

Thursdays @ 3:30

In the Children's Garden, weather permitting


Mommy & Me, Music & Movement

(Daddies & grandparents welcome, too!)

Fridays @ 9:30

Music with Miss Jessica!

Wednesday, December 11th at 9:30,

Music with Ms. Jessica from CMS

Be sure to reserve your space!

Winter Break!


Monday, December 23rd

Drop in from 9:30- 11:30

Painted Tin Comfort Boxes

Invite your friends for a fun morning of painting and deciding what to put in the little comfort boxes!


Tuesday, December 24th

Drop in from 9:30-11:30

Winter Gnome Friends


Wednesday, December 25th Closed

Thursday, December 26th Closed



Tuesday, December 31st

Join Ms. Elizabeth at 11:00am for a special New Year's story time and party, refreshments provided


Contact Elizabeth Bartlett at 860-767-1252

for additional information and to register for all these programs

Book Clubs

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January 21

3:30 pm


All the Beauty in the World

by Patrick Bringley


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December 20

4:00pm


River Road

by Jayne Ann Krentz


A Special Reading List

As we move into the dark of Winter, here is a list of reading lists.

The best writing about any topic. Deep dive.

Reading Lists

Building Community at the Ivoryton Library

From Furnace Room to Community Room

We’re excited to announce our renovation project turning the old furnace room into a new community room! To make this vision a reality, we need your support. Your generous donations will directly contribute to enhancing our facilities and enriching the experiences of all who visit. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal.

Together, we can breathe new life into our space and continue to serve our community with excellence. Please consider donating today and be a part of the transformation. Your kindness will leave a lasting impact for years to come.

 

Click this link to be taken to our Community Room donation page


“No animal, according to the rules of animal-etiquette, is ever expected to do anything strenuous, or heroic, or even moderately active

during the off-season of winter.”

—Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows