December 2022 Newsletter

Seasons Greetings!

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

December 6

at 7 pm

The entire community is invited to join us at 6:45 pm on the front lawn of NTAL for a holiday music performance by WLPS Marching Band. Santa will make his appearance around 7 pm accompanied by the Northfield Township Police and Fire Department to light the holiday tree.

This event is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Overflow parking is available at Living Water Church located at 200 Barker Rd.

Local Holiday Giving

Food Gatherers

Northfield Human Services

Ozone House

Huron Valley Humane Society

Fisher House of Michigan

Programs and Events:

Santa Story Time

Wednesday, December 7, 11 am


Join us for story time as we host a very special guest reader. There will be an opportunity to make a wish list to give to Santa before the stories begin.

Santa Photos

Saturday, December 10, 11 am - 1 pm

Monday, December 12, 3 pm - 5 pm*

Tuesday, December 13, 5 pm - 7 pm


Come to the Library for a free digital photo with Santa! Weather permitting the photos will be done outside, so please dress accordingly.

*Pets welcome Monday 12/12.

NEW*** Knitting Club


Monday, December 19, 11 am


Love to knit or crochet? Join fellow knitting/crocheting enthusiasts on the 3rd Monday of each month to chat about your current project or for inspiration.


No registration required.

Winter Break Activities


December 22 through December 30, 12 pm


Come to the Library at noon on the days we are open during winter break for a different activity each day!

12/22, 12 - 1 pm, Craft for kids

12/23, 12/28 & 12/30 - 12 pm, Movie & Popcorn

12/27 & 12/29, 12 - 2 pm, Legos & Games

December Book Clubs

(Registration Required)

Books and Brews Book

Monday, December 19, 6 PM


Read the book of the month, "The Snowman" by Jo Nesbo, then join us on Monday, December 19 at 6:30 at The Whitmore Lake Tavern! Buy some food, drinks, or nothing if you choose, then chat with us about the book! Registration required. Download the book through Libby, order it on mel.org or call the Library at 734.449.0066 to request a copy.


Register here!

Meet Cutes Book Club

Wednesday, December 21, 4 PM


If you enjoy rom-coms this book club is for you! December 21 we will be discussing "Lovelight Farms" by B.K. Borisonn. Registration is required. Download the book using the Libby app, call the Library to place it on hold, or request it through MeL.


Register here!

December Crafts

(Registration Required)

Evening Craft of the Month


Thursday December 8, 6 pm


Join us to make a snow globe candle holder. All the materials are provided for free. Space is limited, so registration required.  

Register here!

Daytime Craft of the Month


Tuesday, December 20, 1 pm


Create a special item for the upcoming winter season. All the materials are provided for free. Space is limited, so registration required.

Register here!

Weekly Recurring Programs

(No registration required)

Story Time

Wednesdays

11:00 am

Ages 0-6 with a caregiver

Stories, songs, and more with an early childhood professional.

Social Club

Thursdays

10:30 am

Adults

Coffee and conversations in the multipurpose room.

Sensory Play Group

Fridays

11:00 am

Ages 0-6 with a caregiver

Open, self-directed, sensory play. Please stay with your child.


Connecting to NTAL

Pete's Press Digital

Have you seen Pete's Press?


A few weeks ago NTAL sent out a newspaper, Pete's Press, to over 3,500 households in the 48189 zip code. This paper contains information about our services and what we have been doing around NTAL. You can read Pete's Press on our website or if you would like your own copy of Pete's Press feel free to stop by the circulation desk and ask for one.

Wowbrary


Are you signed up to receive our weekly updates from Wowbrary? Wowbrary sends a weekly email highlighting new items in our collection and a few reminders about upcoming programs and events. Sign up here!

Visit our Website
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Nextdoor

Social Media and ntal.org


Do you follow the Library on social media? We have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor. Follow us or check out the homepage of our website for the most up-to-date announcements and programs.



Library System Update

125 Barker Rd

Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

734.449.0066

ntal.org

Seasons Greetings!