Events & News

December 15th -- and beyond!

Recycle your Christmas lights!

We have a box right by our entrance where you can drop off your lights through January 9th.

Previous Poll: Of these, which type of music do you prefer?

Responses: 110

Rock: 43

Classic: 22

Country: 21

Pop: 23

Rap: 1

Of these, which type of craft do you prefer?

Word of the Week

balustrade

[bal-uh-streyd]

(noun) an ornamental rail or coping with its supporting set of balusters (from dictionary.com).

Please register if you are interested in a program. Registering helps us prepare for programs and allows us to contact you if the event needs to be cancelled.

Teen Hangout

Monday - Friday @ 2:30pm

Middle school and high school students ages 13+ are invited to enjoy our teen space after school. Snacks, charging stations, video games, and crafts are provided.

Celebrating Jane Austen's

250th Brithday

Monday Dec. 15th @ 6:00pm

We'll have an after-hours birthday celebration starting with some tea, finger sandwiches, and desserts

Afternoon Book Group

Tuesday Dec. 16th @ 12:00pm

Join us on December 16th, at noon, for a potluck lunch and a movie/performance based on the book we read for December, followed by a discussion of the book, Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.

A Good Yarn

Tuesday, Dec. 16th @ 5:00pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join us for A Good Yarn.

Elementary Stocking Decorating

Tuesday, Dec. 16th @ 6:00pm

Decorate a holiday stocking with puffy paint pens! We'll also be jamming out to some Christmas tunes and sipping on hot chocolate.

Friends of the Library

Tuesday, Dec. 16th @ 6:00pm

This is the regularly scheduled meeting of the Friends of the Library, an incredible group who supports the work done here at Rodgers Memorial Library.

Elf Party

Wednesday, Dec. 17th

@ 10:00am and 5:30pm

Play reindeer games, make a craft, snap a photo, and receive an elf hat.

Crime & Cookies

Wednesday, Dec. 17th @ 7:00pm

Join us as we discuss this month's listen--Paper Ghosts-- while enjoying some tasty homemade cookies. 

Christmas Cows!

Thursday, Dec. 18th @ 3:00pm

A calf or two from Alvirne will visit the library! Stop by to give them a pet and snap a picture.

Bejeweled Beanie

Thursday, Dec. 18th @ 6:30pm

We will provide beanies and beads for you to decorate your own bedazzled beanie.

Drop In Stitchers

Friday, Dec. 19th @ 9:15am

If you love to craft, whether it be quilting, knitting, crocheting, rug making, or plastic canvas, you will LOVE this group!

Dungeons & Donuts

Saturday, Dec. 20th @ 9:30am

Come play Dungeons & Dragons and grab a donut! All skill levels are welcome.

Cookie Swap

Saturday, Dec. 20th @ 10:00am

Join us for a cookie swap! Contribute four dozen (48) of your favorite homemade holiday cookies and take home a wonderful cookie assortment!