Library Events

	December 2021
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			1 Canceled-Homemade Holidays: Bottle Brush Trees Canceled-Homemade Holidays: Bottle Brush Trees December 1, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Craft a unique addition to your winter decor or tablescape, Bottle Brush Trees are a classic finishing touch to a winter scene. Registration opens Tuesday, November 16. See more details •	2 Author Talk: Mara Wendy Cohen Author Talk: Mara Wendy Cohen December 2, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Author and Professor Mara Wendy Cohen explores the deep history of Jewish people in the Ozarks and the large impact they have in the region and its development. Zoom url: https://zoom.us/j/92312408104 Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. Get help with Zoom here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ Need help? Email programming@christiancountylibrary.org See more details Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) December 2, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/r1ACDKg78cGnEB2MA Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details • •	3 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 3, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	4
5	6 ScribbleBots (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) ScribbleBots (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) December 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Build a robot that will draw as it moves around! Register for your own ScribbleBot supply kit on Monday, November 22 and follow along with the instructional video on YouTube Monday, December 6 at 10 a.m. Register Here: https://forms.gle/xf5CUvkFmixv76C3A Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary See more details •	7 Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) December 7, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Ozark Community Branch Library, 1005 N 4th Ave, Ozark, MO 65721, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/8ZtXwv92qztuBVmN6 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details •	8	9 Homemade Holidays: Toffee Homemade Holidays: Toffee December 9, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Whip up a tasty treat for loved ones with this homemade holiday staple. Find the recipe on our YouTube channel. Watch on Christian County Library’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Salt, Chocolate chips, Sliced almonds Equipment: Saucepan, Candy thermometer, Baking Sheet See more details Bullet Journal Series (Tweens, Teens, Nixa) Bullet Journal Series (Tweens, Teens, Nixa) December 9, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Share your bullet journaling journey in this ongoing workshop. Share your ideas, tips and tricks for creating interesting pages. Register opens for this in-person event on Thursday, December 9. Recommended For grades 4-12. Register here: https://forms.gle/BdfMpqELTv4rmZ9h9 See more details Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) December 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/KCNLdjByCHFbtRvMA Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details • • •	10 DIY Clay Ornaments (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) DIY Clay Ornaments (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) December 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Become a sculptor by molding your own clay ornaments! Register for a supply kit on Friday, November 26 and watch the instructional video on YouTube Friday, December 10 at 10 a.m. Recommended for grades Pre-k to 7. RegisterHere: https://forms.gle/WfsffEs8o1YHEoBA7 Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary See more details Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •	11
12	13 Teen Advisory Board (Teens, Virtual) Teen Advisory Board (Teens, Virtual) December 13, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm We want to know what is cool in the teen world and the types of events you want to see happen at the library! Join the advisory board, play games, and meet other amazing teens in the area. Apply for a spot on the Teen Advisory Board online or in your local branch. We will meet on Monday, December 13 at 5 p.m. on Zoom! For Grades 8-12. Teen Advisory Board members will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. Click the link below to fill out an application to join the Tween Advisory Board. https://forms.gle/aYwgonf1XUM6Z1UJ9 Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. See more details •	14 Raspberry Cordial Book Club Raspberry Cordial Book Club December 14, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ozark Community Branch Library, 1005 N 4th Ave, Ozark, MO 65721, USA Book clubs are back! Join fellow book lovers at the library to listen and share thoughts. This month we will be reading The Shape of My Family by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. See more details Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) December 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Ozark Community Branch Library, 1005 N 4th Ave, Ozark, MO 65721, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/AVGtfCnpo2gWv4io8 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details • •	15	16 Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) December 16, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/yoF7UcjzFVt5Kiwc8 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details •	17 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	18
19	20 Online D&D for Teens (Teens, Virtual) Online D&D for Teens (Teens, Virtual) December 20, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Miss playing games with all your friends? Come and play a quick Role Playing game with other teens via Zoom on Monday, December 20 at 4:30 p.m. We will be playing fun, short adventures with no experience or materials required. Recommended for grades 7-12. Register to attend here: https://forms.gle/XYfoLmHoTM4ZKMdK7 Registration is required to receive a meeting url. After registering, a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent. Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. See more details •	21 Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting December 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Held Virtually The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Christian County Library, comprised of five unpaid members, appointed by the County Commission, each representing a particular area of the county. The Board meets monthly, and meetings are open to the public. Board meeting agendas will be posted in all Community Branches one week prior to the meeting, community members wishing to speak at a Board meeting must submit an agenda request form by close of business three business days prior to the meeting date. To attend a virtual Boardmeeting, click on the Zoom link embedded in the agenda on the Trustees info page. For additional questions call (417) 724-6100. See more details Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) December 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Ozark Community Branch Library, 1005 N 4th Ave, Ozark, MO 65721, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/769nt5iuvTqtEXMw7 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details • •	22 Penguin Terrarium (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) Penguin Terrarium (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) December 22, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Looking for a fun winter craft to do? Create your own winter terrarium! Register for a supply kit on Wednesday, December 8 and then follow along with the instructional video posted on Wednesday, December 22 at 10 a.m. on YouTube. RegisterHere: https://forms.gle/f5A7LFT9vLYUHzxm6 Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary See more details Tween Advisory Board (Tweens, Virtual) Tween Advisory Board (Tweens, Virtual) December 22, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Join the advisory board to help shape future library programs, play games, and meet other amazing tweens in the area. Apply for a spot on the Tween Advisory Board online or in your local branch. We meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. on Zoom! Grades 4-7 only. TWAB members will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting. Click the link below to fill out an application to join the Tween Advisory Board. https://forms.gle/aYwgonf1XUM6Z1UJ9 Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device. See more details • •	23 Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) December 23, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/HohLbxX63GsLtsKz8 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details •	24 Library Closed: Christmas Eve Library Closed: Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 See more details Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 24, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •	25 Library Closed: Christmas Day Library Closed: Christmas Day December 25, 2021 See more details •
26	27	28 Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) Yoga Class (Adult, Ozark) December 28, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Ozark Community Branch Library, 1005 N 4th Ave, Ozark, MO 65721, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/43mmAsNiRQtRG5Pa8 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details •	29	30 Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) Yoga Class (Adult, Nixa) December 30, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Nixa Community Branch Library, 208 N, McCroskey St, Nixa, MO 65714, USA Strike your yoga pose and meditate with instructor Debra Tucker of 417 Create Art & Yoga Studio. Limited capacity. Registration is required and open on November 22: https://forms.gle/uEWNJkSFdkaFTsU96 Liability waiver will need to be filled out in person or print it out and bring it with you. https://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Yoga-Liability-and-Photo-Release-Form.pdf See more details •	31 Library Closing at 5:00pm: New Year's Eve Library Closing at 5:00pm: New Year's Eve December 31, 2021 See more details Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 31, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •

	December 2021
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			1	2	3 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 3, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	4
5	6 ScribbleBots (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) ScribbleBots (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) December 6, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Build a robot that will draw as it moves around! Register for your own ScribbleBot supply kit on Monday, November 22 and follow along with the instructional video on YouTube Monday, December 6 at 10 a.m. Register Here: https://forms.gle/xf5CUvkFmixv76C3A Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary See more details •	7	8	9	10 DIY Clay Ornaments (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) DIY Clay Ornaments (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) December 10, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Become a sculptor by molding your own clay ornaments! Register for a supply kit on Friday, November 26 and watch the instructional video on YouTube Friday, December 10 at 10 a.m. Recommended for grades Pre-k to 7. RegisterHere: https://forms.gle/WfsffEs8o1YHEoBA7 Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary See more details Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 10, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details • •	11
12	13	14	15	16	17 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 17, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	18
19	20	21	22 Penguin Terrarium (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) Penguin Terrarium (Kids, Tweens, Virtual) December 22, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Looking for a fun winter craft to do? Create your own winter terrarium! Register for a supply kit on Wednesday, December 8 and then follow along with the instructional video posted on Wednesday, December 22 at 10 a.m. on YouTube. RegisterHere: https://forms.gle/f5A7LFT9vLYUHzxm6 Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary See more details •	23	24 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 24, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •	25
26	27	28	29	30	31 Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) Virtual Family Storytime! (Kids, Virtual) December 31, 2021 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime is recommended for families with toddlers through age five. Each storytime includes stories, songs, and activities to be completed together while learning early literacy skills based on the library's early literacy initiative. Storytimes are available for 4 weeks from the Library's YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the Christian County Library on Facebook to catch the premiere! https://www.facebook.com/christiancountylibrary/ Or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/ See more details •