December 2021 Azle Memorial Library Newsletter

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WINTER READING December 13, 2021 - January 31, 2022 December 13, 2021 - January 31, 2022 What is Winter Reading?

Winter Reading is a FREE and fun way the library encourages the community to read! This year participants will be provided with a reading-based activity booklet.

Turn in a completed activity booklet by January 31st and earn a prize! Plus, be entered into extra drawings for age-appropriate GRAND PRIZES!

Who Can Participate?

Everyone! Ages 0-100+!

How Do I Get Started?

Stop by the library during open hours beginning December 13th to register and pick up your activity booklet.

Reading is SNOW much fun!

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Azle Memorial Library | 333 W Main St, Azle TX 76020 | 817-752-2682 | azlelibrary.org

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY 12/6

WINTER MUSIC PROGRAM with the Funkytown All-Stars T H U R S D A Y ,

D E C E M B E R

7 : 0 0 L I B R A R Y

LEGO CLUB December 15

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JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY MUSIC AND MORE! FEATURING BASS PLAYERS FROM THE FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

PROGRAM IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS FULL AT TIME OF PRINTING. CALL 817-752-2682 TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST.

LEGO Club occurs the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the Library Community Room. Kids of all ages (and the young at heart!) are welcome to attend this FREE program!

Sweet Treat Read Aloud & Craft FREE Children's Event!

Saturday, December 18 @ 10:30 AM Azle Memorial Library Community Room Children ages 4-10 & their families are invited to listen to stories about sweet treats at Christmastime. Then decorate a gingerbread cookie themed craft! Older siblings also welcome!

1/6: Soup 1/13: Sweaters

1/20: Penguins 1/27: Bath time

December Fun!

Crossword Clues ACROSS

5. Frozen water 6. These are left out for Santa 7. Appliance used for baking 8. A festive door hanging 10. Your favorite place in Azle!

12. A request to attend a party 16. Light this to stay warm and cozy 17. The sound of bells

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1. A warm drink for wintertime 2. The coldest season of the year 3. Wear these to keep your hands warm 4. The new year starts at this time 9. Something people celebrate 11. Word for "library" in Spanish 13. The last month of the year 14. Christmas falls on this day in 2021 15. A bookworm's favorite activity

DOWN: 1. Cocoa 2. Winter 3. Gloves 4. Midnight 9. Holidays 11. Biblioteca 13. December 14. Saturday 15. Reading ACROSS: 5. Ice 6. Cookies 7. Oven 8. Wreath 10. Library 12. Invitation 16. Fireplace 17. Jingle

Festive Red Punch

Ingredients 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup ginger ale Directions: Refrigerate ingredients before using.

Just before serving, pour ingredients into a punch bowl or glass pitcher.

Serve as is, with ice on the side, or with a frozen ice ring.

Makes twelve 1/2 cup servings.

Can double or triple the recipe as needed.

Wassail

Ingredients 2 quarts apple cider 2 cups orange juice 3/4 cups lemon juice 2 cups pineapple juice 1 whole stick cinnamon 1 tsp. whole cloves 1/2 cup sugar, to taste

Directions: Combine ingredients in a large pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce to low for 1 hour.

Strain out the cinnamon and cloves before serving. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.

PATRON PICK

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH 1:30 PM

Upcycled Card Craft Program

Miss Nancy picked this because "it had nonstop tension and interesting settings!"

CALL

FICNUMBER: ADAMS

Looking for a homemade craft to send out to friends and loved ones? Come make a holiday card with us!

HAVE YOUR OWN PATRON PICK? 1. VISIT THE LIBRARY AND PICK UP A “PATRON PICK” CARD. 2. FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE "PATRON PICK" BOX BY THE FRONT OF THE LIBRARY. 3. ANY AGE READER CAN PARTICIPATE! 4. YOUR REVIEW COULD BE FEATURED IN THE NEWSLETTER OR IN A SHELF DISPLAY!

All materials are provided.

This program is open to adults and older teens.

MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM Adults of all ages are invited to attend. Meetings are held in the Library Community Room.

December 21

January 18

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Next year's book club titles will take us around the world!

February 15

March 15

COMING JANUARY 2022

Self Care in the New Year Chair Yoga Program Tuesday, January 4th at 10:30 AM Join us for a gentle chair practice with an emphasis on breath, strength, balance and flexibility. Ideal for anyone. Led by guest instructor, Jan Ford.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT (817) 752-2682 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. REGISTRATION ENDS 12/30/21.

Vision Board Program Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 PM Start off the new year in focus. Bring a list of goals you would like to accomplish in 2022 and the library will provide supplies and guidance to make a self-designed vision board.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT (817) 752-2682 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. REGISTRATION ENDS 1/4/22.

New Year, New Foods!

Monday, January 17th at 4:30 PM Jicama, Rutabaga, Jackfruit- oh my! Join us as we explore unique foods that you may not have tried before. Food history, cooking techniques, recipes, and more, will be provided in this FREE class for adults! No registration is required.

THESE ADULT PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO ATTEND!

AUTO RENEWAL

UPCOMING CLOSURES

ALL ITEMS FROM THE AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

SATURDAY 12/4: CLOSED THURSDAY 12/23: CLOSED FRIDAY 12/24: CLOSED SATURDAY 12/25: CLOSED FRIDAY 12/31: CLOSED SATURDAY 1/1: CLOSED

(EXCEPT BINGE BOXES) ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE RENEWED UP TO 3 TIMES AS LONG AS NO ONE HAS THE ITEM ON "HOLD". THE LIBRARY'S COMPUTER SYSTEM WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW ELIGIBLE ITEMS 2 DAYS BEFORE THE DUE DATE AND SEND YOU A NOTIFICATION. NONELIGIBLE ITEMS WILL STILL BE DUE ON THEIR ORIGINAL DUE DATE.

NOT SURE IF YOUR ITEM(S) WERE RENEWED?

The Library will be closed on these

LOG IN TO YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT ONLINE

upcoming dates. Outside return

(CATALOG.MYPCLA.COM) OR CONTACT THE

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LIBRARY DURING OPEN HOURS.

online remain available 24/7.

LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM TUESDAY: 10 AM - 8 PM WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM THURSDAY: 10 AM - 8 PM FRIDAY: 12 PM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 10 AM - 4 PM SUNDAY: CLOSED

COMPUTER ACCESS, NEW CARD REGISTRATION AND FAXING END 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING.

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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AGES 9-13: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING WITH THE CHILD.

AGES 14-17: MAY USE THE LIBRARY INDEPENDENTLY, PROVIDED THEY FOLLOW LIBRARY RULES.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR LIBRARY SAFE. PLEASE SEE THE LIBRARY POLICIES ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS.

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