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Holiday Activity Night: December 12 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Festive activities library-wide for all ages!
Festive Activities for Adults
HPL Cookie Swap
How it works:
- Make your favorite holiday cookie recipe, it could be a new recipe, or a family tradition.
- Bring 1-2 Dozen cookies to the library on December 12 at 6:00p.pm. to the cookie swap
- Exchange your cookies with others at the swap (you’ll exchange the same amount your brought)
- Enjoy the conversation about holiday traditions and recipes,. You’ll leave with a variety box of cookies, good memories and new friendships, and maybe new recipes!
Registration is required, and you do need to bring cookies to participate in the cookie swap. This will also be the library-wide holiday activity night, enjoy the rest of the library festivities while you’re here!
*Please bring a copy of your recipe with a list of ingredients in case anyone has dietary requirements or allergies.*
December Spice of the Month
Spice Kits available December 1st.
Cinnamon
Spice of the Month returns just in time for the holidays! Cinnamon, a beloved winter spice, is synonymous with the cozy comforts of the season and festive celebrations.
This month’s spice kit is your perfect companion for both cooking and baking. Create something warm and inviting for your holiday gatherings, or indulge in a cozy treat while you read a good book!
Book Clubs
Holiday Schedule Changes
Due to the holidays in November and December, Mystery Mavens and Strange New Words will meet a week early.
Mystery Mavens Updated Schedule:
- Tuesday, November 19 @6:00pm
- Tuesday, December 17 @6:00pm
Strange New Words Updated Schedule:
- Thursday, December 19 @6:00pm
Hutchinson Public Library is exploring possibilities with the Library of Congress. We are tentatively planning an outreach day focused on research and historical resources available digitally from the Library of Congress.
More information will be available soon!
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