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Children and teens have a variety of special activities to
look forward to at the Huntsville Public Library this holiday
season.
Beginning December 4 and continuing through the Janu-
ary, a range of events will be held including book clubs,
classes for arts and crafts, unique holiday performances
and regularly scheduled favorites like Story Hour.
Read through the list below to find that perfect activity, or
talk with Janelle Valera, Children’s Coordinator or Natosha
Gibbs, Teen Advisor, for more information.
The Huntsville Public Library is located at 1219 13th Street.
Call (936) 291-5472 or (936) 291-5910 for more infor-
mation, or visit www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com.
Library Kids’ Book Club
Kids, do you love stories and want to share the magic of
books with others? Are you looking for new reading ad-
ventures? Then the Huntsville Public Library Kids’ Book
Club is for you. We will meet the 1st Tuesday of each
month to explore a different book with activities, crafts and
discussion. Children will be divided into groups depending
upon comfort of reading level, with the older readers focus-
ing on chapter books and the younger readers focusing on
early readers and picture books. This month we will meet
on December 4th at 4:30 PM in the Children’s Room.
Older readers will focus on Mythology and younger read-
ers will focus on “Nate the Great” and “Fancy Nancy.” All
readers are welcome, even if you haven't read the books.
Who Let the Dogs Out?.....at the library!
The Huntsville Public Library will host the Reading Educa-
tion Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program on Tuesday,
December 11th from 4:00-5:30 PM. The R.E.A.D pro-
gram improves children’s reading skills by employing a
powerful method, reading to a registered therapy dog, in a
relaxed, safe, non-judgmental environment. This program
will continue every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Registration
is recommended. If your child would like the opportunity to
participate in this program, please call the library.
Teen Scene: Leathercraft Workshop
On December 13th from 4:30-6:00 PM the Huntsville Pub-
lic Library will host another Teen Scene event. This spe-
cial Christmas program will include a leathercraft work-
shop, teaching the fine art of working with raw hides to
create handmade gifts, such as wallets, purses, and belts.
All materials will be provided, as will refreshments. This
program is free and open to teens 13-18 years old. Future
teen programs will continue on the second Tuesday of
each month from 4:30-6:00 p.m..
Teen Scene: Special Winter Break Edition
On December 27th from 4:30-6:00, the Huntsville Public
Library- in celebration of winter break- will offer a special
Teen Scene for all those teens bored without school. Teens
are invited to design, create, and mold a unique Masquerade
Ball mask and/or hat for any upcoming New Year’s celebra-
tions. All materials will be provided, as will refreshments.
This program is free and open to teens 13-18 years old. Fu-
ture teen programs will continue on the second Tuesday of
each month from 4:30-6:00 PM.
Special Winter Break Program: Stained Glass Window
Craft
Kids, join us at the Huntsville Public Library for a special win-
ter break craft on December 31st at 2:00 PM in the Library
Community Room. We will design colorful stained glass-like
artwork from tissue paper. Hang these festive creations on
your window to brighten up any holiday season throughout
the upcoming year. This program is free and open to chil-
dren of all ages.
December 2012 - Story Hour at the Library
The Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every
Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the library. This complimentary
program promotes emergent reading skills for young chil-
dren. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger
plays and concludes with a craft activity. The theme for De-
cember 5th will be “Fun and Music” with special guest Ms.
Dolores from The Golden Corral Restaurant of Huntsville.
The theme for December 12th will be “Gingerbread Bud-
dies” with activities focused around holiday gingerbread
cookies and houses. The theme for December 19th will be
“Very Merry Christmas Tales” with activities celebrating
Christmas. The theme for December 26th will be “Birthday
Bash” with activities focused around Birthdays in 2013.
2nd Annual Library Art Contest
The Huntsville Public Library is proud to announce the 2nd
annual Library Art Contest supported by the Huntsville Public
Library Friends. The theme for this year’s contest is “A Pa-
rade of Animals”. Students are encouraged to submit art-
work of creatures friendly and ferocious to be enlarged,
framed, and displayed in the Children’s Room of the Hunts-
ville Public Library. This contest is open to all children and
teens 5-18 years of age. All entries must be delivered on 8
½ X 11 white paper, along with an entry form, to the Hunts-
ville Public Library by January 4th, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Entry
forms are available at . Entries
will be judged by a panel of community members and 12 win-
ners will be announced at the official Artwork Unveiling Cere-
mony on Saturday February 23, 2013. W inning artwork will
be exhibited in the Children’s Room Art Galler y of the Hunts-
ville Public Librar y for one year.
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Holiday Safety Tips from
the Huntsville Police
Department
•While shopping, stay alert and be
aware of your surroundings and those
around you.
•Avoid shopping alone.
•Park in a well-lit area, lock your car,
close your windows and hide any bags/
gifts in the trunk.
•Avoid carrying large amounts of cash;
pay with credit card/check when able.
•Carry your purse close to your body,
and keep your wallet in a front pocket or
inside coat pocket.
•Do not carry too many packages at one
time. Try to consolidate your packages
into one or two bags.
•Try to shop when the shopping malls
are less crowded.
•When shopping with children, teach
them to go to a store clerk/ security
guard if you get separated.
•After the holidays, don't leave empty
boxes for new electronic items in plain
view at the curb.
•Update or create a home inventory list
with serial numbers, including videos or
photos of all your valuables, in the event
that items are stolen.