Thanksgiving Hours:

CLOSING EARLY at 1:00 p.m. on

Wednesday, November 27

The Alice Owen Williams Bookstore will be closed all day.

CLOSED Thursday, November 28

CLOSED Friday, November 29

The library re-opens with regular hours Saturday, November 30.

Annual Greens Sale Fundraiser

Join us TODAY for this year's

Greens Sale!

Saturday, November 23

from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Dear Friends,

We are so thankful for the support of all our patrons. Your financial contributions are what enable the Centerville Public Library to provide the wide variety of programs and materials that so many enjoy.

If you have not yet had the chance to give to our Annual Appeal, we would very much appreciate a donation at this time.

Thank you!

Please consider a donation to our library.

Your donation is tax-deductible, and may be matched by your employer.

In person, we welcome checks, cash or cards.

You may also donate remotely by mailing a check, or by clicking the link to donate on our website.

Are you ready to play?

Our winter reading challenge is coming back!

BOOKOPOLY!

Starting Monday, December 2, CPL will once again be hosting our winter adult reading challenge!

Check back for more information.

Yoga at CPL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 10:30 a.m. | HYBRID

In collaboration with Yoga Neighborhood, CPL hosts FREE Hatha yoga at CPL on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month!

We welcome you to join us either in-person or via Zoom. Don't forget your mat!

Please request a Zoom link by 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the class!

Donations for this class are greatly appreciated.

Zumba with Rick

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 11:00 a.m. | IN-PERSON

This will be the only Zumba with Rick class for the month of December.

Beginners welcome!

Registration required for each class.

Classes held in the Lower Level Community Rooms.

$10 suggested donation per class. Thank you!

Disappointment and Loss

Art4Healing Workshop with Catherine Pichura

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 2:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

We are excited to again host Catherine Pichura, a Certified Art Therapist and International Art4Healing Facilitator.

This workshop is especially designed for individuals that have experienced a recent disappointment or loss.

Participants will be encouraged to express their feelings by using abstract colors on canvas.

Registration required, limited 10 participants.

$25 participation fee due at start of class.

This workshop will be held in Community Room C.

Right on Readers

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 4:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

Want to join a book club?

Have time during the day for great discussion?

Join the Right on Readers Book Club!

CPL will have the group's book choice available to borrow, or find a digital copy on the Libby app!

Recurring Groups & Ongoing Programs

Click the link below to visit our website and see

weekly and monthly recurring programs at CPL!

From social groups to book clubs,

there's something for you!

Centerville Stroll

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Stroll through the main street of Centerville, enjoy the lights and music along the route.

Join us here at the library for cookies, cider, and free books and crafts for kids!

Sponsored by the Centerville Civic Association.

NEW Holiday Book Display!

We have set aside a selection of recently published winter holiday books for you to browse!

Find this display in the New Book Nook next to our Geranium Window.

Titles on this display have a special holiday sticker on their spine to help you pick the right one.

Questions?

Ask a staff member at the Front Desk.

Laura Ann Bete

November 2024

Solar charged, plant powered, and music inspired, Laura enjoys creating works that make her heart sing and soothe her soul.

Laura's work will be displayed in the front lobby.

DINOVEMBER is HERE!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Each day in November, we'll hide toy dinosaurs around the library. They will be hidden both inside AND outside.

Finders, keepers!

Please don't keep more than ONE PER DAY.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

with Miss Becky

3rd FRIDAY OF THE MONTH | 3:00 p.m. | IN-PERSON

STARTING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

Let's build literacy using all five senses! This inclusive program is designed to engage neurodivergent children and sensory-seeking learners through an adaptive format with a friendly space to explore.

No registration required, drop in! FREE!

Tales for Tails

WEEKLY ON MONDAYS | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | at MSPCA

Lets boost confidence in reading while socializing cats and small animals to help prepare them for adoption! 

This program is for children ages 6 - 12. 

Registration is required for a weekly 20 minute reading slot.  

To register, Email rkanaley@clamsnet.org

Chess Club for Kids

WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS | 11:00 a.m. | IN-PERSON

Join educator Robyn Hennigan to learn the fundamentals of chess!

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to enjoy social connection

while also developing math & problem solving skills.

Beginners welcome & encouraged!

Chess Club is held in the Community Rooms downstairs.

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