Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

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A picture showing different crafts like No Sew Elf Pillow, Pullback Santa's Sled, Howliday Ornament, North Pole Watch Craft, Colored Sand Tree, Buddy Foam 3D Scene.

Santa's Workshop Crafts

12/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

No Sew Elf Pillow

Pullback Santa's Sled

Howliday Ornament 

North Pole Watch Craft 

Colored Sand Tree 

Buddy Foam 3D Scene 

A picture of the cover of Snowcat Prince where a blue cat is surrounded by nefarious creatures like snakes and hawks.

Graphic Novel Club: The Snowcat Prince

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Step into the panels and bring the pages to life! In this lively group read-aloud, we’ll voice-act a graphic novel together, bringing energy to every scene.

Seats Available
Registration Required
A picture of a jar with scattered potpourri next to it.

Seasonal Scents Keepsake: DIY Potpourri Session

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

Craft a gift for that special someone that whisks them away on a fragrant journey through the winter solstice. Your DIY potpourri keepsake will be a delightful scent that will be a charming reminder of just how much you care.

Seats Available
Registration Required
A picture of crafts such as: Ceramic Grinch, Grinch Garland, Whoville Magnet, Pom Pom Ugly Sweater, Grinch Headband

Merry Grinchmas Crafts

12/22/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Ceramic Grinch

Grinch Garland

Whoville Magnet 

Pom Pom Ugly Sweater

Grinch Headband

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, West Wyandotte Library, Mobile Libraries, Virtual, Offsite

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing

Turner and Schlagle Closed

All Day
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Turner Community Library

Turner Community Library and Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library are closed for the holiday. 

Closing

Turner and Schlagle Closed

All Day
Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Turner Community Library

Turner Community Library and Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library are closed for the holiday. 

Closing

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday. 

Closing
A flyer showing a rainbow snowflake, penguin snowball fight, winter cup animal, snowflake bookmark, and penguin igloo tree.

Penguin Crafts

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/06/2026 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Do crafts based on the snow crunches of waddling feet, whether it is dreaming through winter or daydreaming of the days of summer. 

Rainbow Scratch Snowflake

Penguin Snowball Fight Scene

Winter Cup Animal

A picture of a DIY Foam Boat, Scuba Tube Penguin, Beach Penguin Day, and Swimming Pool Penguins.

Penguin Crafts

01/07/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

The penguins have grown tired of the chill and have gone to warmer temperatures. Join them by doing these craft kits:

DIY Foam Boat

Scuba Tube Penguin

Beach Penguin Day

Swimming Pool Penguins

A advertisement showing a frog and bear pom pom pal.

Pom Pom Pal

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Bring your little one to the Turner Community Garden to let their imagination shine so that they can create their own little Pom Pom Pal. Only sign up people taking part in the craft. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
An image of two different collage boards with the title "Manifestation Collage" at the top and the date, time and location on the bottom left. The date, time and location is "Friday Jan 9th. 12pm at The Windmill KC."

Crafternoon: Manifestation Collage

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our fanciful manifestation collage class, lost in sips of cocoa and coffee, at The Windmill KC.

Seats Available
Registration Required
A graphic showing Sledding Animals, Winter Jigsaw Puzzle, Winter Animal Bookmark, Rainbow Winter Scratch Poster, and Polar Animal craft.

Wintry Mix Crafts

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/13/2026 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Get lost in a mix of crafts that you can do while keeping warm for the winter!

Sledding Animals

Winter Jigsaw Puzzle

Winter Animal Bookmark

Rainbow Winter Scratch Poster

Polar Animal craft

A graphic with a spaghetti noodles wrapped around a fork with a hint of meaty bolognese sauce on top.

Turner Easy Eats: Spaghetti Bolognese

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

We might not have villas or gondolas, but we do have a tasty recipe for a hearty sausage and beef bolognese sauce that you can later prepare for your family. Then you'll be known as the chef of the house.

Seats Available
Registration Required
A picture of Snowflake String Art, Polar Bear Park, Ice Fishing Scene, Swirling Sled Dangle, and Puzzle Piece Snowflake crafts.

Wintry Mix Crafts

01/14/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/17/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Get lost in a mix of crafts that you can do while keeping warm for the winter!

Snowflake String Art (Limited) 

Polar Bear Park

Ice Fishing Scene

Swirling Sled Dangle

Puzzle Piece Snowflake 

A graphic featuring an owl reading a book next to a cup of coffee.

Storytime & Sips

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Little ones enjoy three enchanting stories while grown-ups sip on something warm and wonderful! It’s the perfect blend of joy and java, because storytime isn’t just for kids! Only one small drink will be given to one kid & adult per family.

Evergreen Crescent Hoop Arrangement made of on rose and greenery

Evergreen Crescent: Hoop Arrangement Workshop

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create your own Evergreen Crescent, a winter-inspired hoop arrangement featuring eucalyptus, accent greenery, and a single rose.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday. 

Closing
A flyer for Share the Love Book Club that shows two people talking about books.

Share the Love Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Adults

Have a favorite author? Tired of not having any new book ideas? You're in luck. Join us, literary lovers, at Turner Community Library's book club & share the books that you adore.

A graphic of take-home crafts that are Clay Dinosaur, Dino Hatching, Egg DIY Dinoclaw, and 3D Wood Dinosaur.

Dino Discovery Crafts

01/21/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/24/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Dig into a different time with these discovery dino crafts!

Clay Dinosaur 

Dino Hatching Egg

DIY Dinoclaw 

3D Wood Dinosaur

A picture of a wooden meditative mandala that is painted different colors.

Relax & Unwind: Meditative Mandala

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Relax and unwind at Turner Community Garden as we make our Meditative Mandela. Mix colors to your heart's content to create your own one-of-a-kind painting that you can use as decor, a coaster, or something more. 

Ages 12 and up.

Seats Available
Registration Required