Monday, December 4th | 5:30PM

Pizza, Hot Chocolate & Mini-Movies

(In-Person for Grades 1-4) December is a busy month so come to the Mark Twain Library to RELAX with your friends. We’ll enjoy pizza and hot chocolate for dinner while we watch some festive seasonal mini-movies.

Monday, December 4th | 7:30PM

World Affairs Forum

(In-Person) This popular international relations discussion group is modeled on the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions and covers an array of foreign affairs topics. This week we discuss: Cuba.

Tuesday, December 5th | 10:30AM

New Mini Series: Creative Collective Discussion Group

(Virtual) Cultivate your creativity in our fun weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, music and so much more!

Tuesday, December 5th | 10:30AM

Warm Winter Greetings: MTL Modern Makers

(In-Person) In this holiday workshop we’ll learn how to make quick and easy “creative corners” that can be used in a variety of ways — as bookmarks, gift tags, message holders or cash envelopes.

Tuesday, December 5th | 7:00PM

Poverty, by America - Conversations Read & Reflect Discussion Group

(Virtual) Join us for our next Read and Reflect virtual session, where we’ll reflect on Paul Desmond’s latest best-selling work, Poverty, By America, which explores the persistence of poverty in the United States.

Wednesday, December 6th | 1:30PM

Gingerbread Story Time

(In-Person for 3 & 4-year-olds) We’ll share Gingerbread Man stories, songs, and games. We’ll even eat a tasty gingerbread treat! For independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver.

Thursday, December 7th | 12:00PM

Sit to Be Fit: A Chair Yoga Series

(Virtual) Move in and around the chair in this yoga fusion class. The best of both worlds, Viki combines breathing and mindfulness with functional fitness moves that will energize you for the day.

Thursday, December 7th | 7:00PM

Gallery Talk with Art Show Juror David Dunlop

(In-Person) Elevate your experience and gain a deeper understanding by viewing the works in MTL’s 51st Art Show through the eyes of the show's juror, David Dunlop, an internationally known artist and lecturer.

Friday, December 8th | 4:00PM

Robotics Workshop: Build a Spinning Snowflake

(In-Person for Grades 4-6)To celebrate the first snow of the season, we will build spinning snowflakes! This coding-free project will focus on building an actuator to power the snowflake. No robotics experience is required.

Saturday, December 9th | 10:30AM

December Weekend Family Story Time

(In-Person for Birth-5 plus siblings) We will play, chat, and interact with other families. Then, we sing, dance, and read together. Perfect for both working parents and families who attend during the week.

Sunday, December 10th | 1:00PM

MTL Open Mic: A Literary Event

(In-Person for Teens & Adults) Local writers and lovers of literature are invited to read their own work or someone else’s, or just listen to others read. All literary genres welcome. Readings should be no more than 5 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.

Sunday, December 10th | 3:00-5:00PM

MTL Art Show Closing Reception

(In-Person) Treat yourself to a bit of holiday cheer at the Mark Twain Library! Drop in for a final chance to see the Library’s 51st Annual Art Show. Meet some of the artists, nibble on some holiday goodies and browse around while listening to the talented Barlow Chamber Singers. A special reception to celebrate both the Library and a favorite Redding tradition. No registration necessary.

Tuesdays > 1:30PM | Drop-In Knitting Circle

Wednesdays > 10:30AM | Family Story Time