Need a helping hand or just some company while you wrap your gifts? The holidays can be a difficult time for many people. Come and enjoy casual conversation in a cozy environment to help beat those holiday blues! We are offering some hot drinks, sweet treats and a place to get your wrapping done, away… Read More »Holiday Wrap & Yap
A special after-hours library event ~ the 16th Annual Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories at the McConnell Library. Join acclaimed writers and performers Ken Chisholm, James FW Thompson, Todd Pettigrew, and Sherry Ramsey for an evening of original spooky stories. Musical guest: Erin Phillips. Doors open at 6pm - event from 6:30-8:30pm. Regular library services… Read More »Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories
Let's make Holiday Crafts: Christmas, Yule, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah!
Join McConnell staff for a holiday sing-a-long version of Babies and Books! 30 minutes of baby-friendly Christmas tunes with guitar accompaniment followed by 30 minutes of play time! For babies 0 - 18 months and parents/ caregivers. Registration is not required.
Join us for Pages to Plates #3: a fun-filled family program at the library, designed for curious minds and hungry tummies! For ages 5-12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver). Registration is required - register in space below. Here’s what’s on the menu: - Beware of branding: The power of food advertising,… Read More »Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2023 Christmas film, ‘The Holdovers’- just in time for the holidays! Please watch the film in advance as it will not be screened during this event. “A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE HOLDOVERS’
Make some watercolour snowflakes.
Spend a cozy morning at the McConnell library and watch some holiday movies with the whole family! “Nutcracker Ballet”(1hr 10mins): This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas, when Clara and Franz receive a Nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. This present sparks a magical dream, and a night filled with amazing… Read More »McConnell Movie Morning – Holiday Edition