Events

December 2026

Bingo

Friday, December 11, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids and their caregivers play BINGO together.
Kids win prizes and each kid takes home a free book.

Younger children may play but need to be supervised by an adult.
Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Library is Closed.

Sunday, December 13, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Unstructured free play with Legos provided by the library. This program encourages children to embrace their creative side and imagination with Lego’s. They make their own designs and embark on a unique adventure with stories they create. Lego Adventures builds cooperation and teamwork in a fun and constructive manner.Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Puzzles & Play.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Teen Afternoon Drawing

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore artworks through drawing in relaxed drop-in sessions for all ages. Materials and seating are provided. Drop-in Drawing is free with admission and open to all, with no experience or ability required.

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

10:30 am - 11:00 am

A lively mix of stories, songs, and rhythmic activities that encourage learning, listening and love of reading for preschool age children. Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 am. to 11:00 am.

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Write fun poems and share ideas.
Listen, share, and be inspired.

All writers welcome
All voices matter.

Bring a pen.Bring a poem.Bring Yourself!

Held in the Children’s Room

Read-A-Round

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

This book group for beginner readers meets once a week to share stories chosen by a librarian. Designed to improve reading skills and promote the love of reading, kids and librarians take turns reading aloud. After the reading, enjoy a snack while we talk about the books.

For independent readers, first grade and higher.

Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Crochet Group

Thursday, December 17, 2026

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come to the library to work on your crochet project.
The group meets every Thursday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Fiction Room.

Beginners are welcome.
Light refreshments are served.

Teen Advisory Meeting

Thursday, December 17, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Meet with other teens to discuss teen programs at the Mount Vernon Public Library.

Earn community service hours.
Meet new people.
Develop teen programs at the library.
Recommend books, films, and music for the collection.

PIZZA REFRESHMENT SERVED AT MEETINGS END.

Stay and Play

Friday, December 18, 2026

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An unstructured program where children play with an assortment of toys as they learn to socialize.
Adults interact with their kids and also network with other parents and caregivers. For all ages.

Prep. for Citizenship Test

Friday, December 18, 2026

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Adult Citizenship Naturalization Preparation Class with Mr. Ben Anthony, BIA/DOJ Accredited Representative, BFPA Immigration Legal Services will teach skills needed for the US Citizenship Test, including reading, writing and civics.

Preparation and representation forms are available.

Free legal advice in any immigration matter.
SPACE IS LIMITED—SIGN UP AT THE REFERENCE DESK

For questions please contact:
Nishan Stepak nstepak@mvplibrary.org

Bingo

Friday, December 18, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids and their caregivers play BINGO together.
Kids win prizes and each kid takes home a free book.

Younger children may play but need to be supervised by an adult.
Please check the Children’s Room monthly calendar for schedule changes.

Library is Closed.

Sunday, December 20, 2026

All Day

Library is Closed on Sundays

Lego Adventures

Monday, December 21, 2026

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Open to all ages, though anyone younger than 5 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Paper Puppet Fun

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Teen Afternoon Drawing

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tales for Toddlers.

Wednesday, December 23, 2026

10:30 am - 11:00 am

A lively mix of stories, songs, and rhythmic activities that encourage learning, listening and love of reading for preschool age children. Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 am. to 11:00 am.