This holiday season, celebrate the season with the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. Whether you’re looking for festive events or ways to enjoy the holidays from the comfort of your own home, we have so many ways to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
1. Holiday events
KHCPL has holiday events planned through the rest of the year, with activities for people of all ages. Children up to 5 years old can enjoy Holiday Magic at KHCPL Russiaville, with story times, crafts and engaging activities. Holiday Magic takes place from 10-10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 and Monday, Dec. 18.
Kids up to 13 can join us for Pajama Storytime from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at KHCPL Main. Dress in your PJs and celebrate the holidays with stories, singing and a craft.
KHCPL Russiaville will celebrate the winter solstice with a bonfire, live music, crafts and caroling from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. This event is open to all ages.
Ring in the New Year with the library. We’ll make confetti poppers, create personalized boxes of wishes and let our creativity soar with wand streamer crafts. New Year’s Wishes will take place from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at KHCPL South and again from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at KHCPL Main.
2. Icelandic Book Flood take-and-make kit
Jolabokaflod, or Christmas book flood, is an Icelandic holiday tradition of giving and receiving books. Immerse yourself in this cozy tradition with this fun take-and-make kit. Pick up your supplies at any KHCPL location on Thursday, Dec. 21 to make your own felt book ornament and decorative bookmark.
3. Holiday movies
The library has a number of ways you can enjoy holiday movies, whether you’re looking for loveable classics or modern rom-coms.
If you’re looking to stream, KHCPL offers two convenient options: Kanopy and hoopla. Kanopy allows you stream movies and TV shows for free on your smart devices, including smart TVs. Hoopla can be used on smart phones, tablets and computers. One of the great benefits of these platforms is that there are no late fees! KHCPL boasts a large collection of DVDs and Blu-Rays, with displays available at all KHCPL locations. You can also place a hold on titles for pickup at any location using our online catalog.
4. Holiday crafts made easy with Creativebug
Creativebug is an online resource that offers a wide collection of tutorials to help you make just about anything crafty. With Creativebug, you can bake delicious holiday treats, create thoughtful handmade gifts, and engage your children with festive crafts and activities. Access Creativebug by visiting our list of databases and scrolling down to Creativebug.
5. Bake beautiful cakes with Experience Kits
Why purchase a cake pan you can only use once a year when you can check it out for free with your library card! We have several holiday-themed cake pans available for check-out, with designs including a gingerbread man, snowman, stocking and Christmas tree. Browse our full list of Experience Kits!
6. Books, books, books!
It wouldn’t be the library without a large collection of books to suit your interests. Find heartwarming fiction, festive romance novels, adorable children’s books and informative nonfiction that can help you learn about traditions and holiday history. Browse our physical collection at any KHCPL location, browse our online catalog to place holds for pick-up, or explore ebooks and audiobooks using apps like hoopla and Libby.