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r New Year’s resolutions to read more?
If so, we have the reading challenge for you! For the first time, we ’ re trying out a yearlong reading challenge for adults and teens. We will have 50 different challenge prompts for you to complete. Once you read a book that qualifies in any category, you can fill out an online or paper form to submit your title and book review. Book reviews will be made available on our website for other readers to browse for ideal for new reads!
Whether you read over 50 books a year or less than 10, you can enjoy participating in this challenge. There will be several different prize drawings throughout the year, as well as an end-of-year reading party for everyone who participated in the reading challenge in 2026. Audiobooks and e-books count, too, so get your Libby App ready!
We need your help to make this challenge a success. If you have a challenge prompt idea, please contact Emma via phone at 252-753-3355 or email at erepp@farmvillenc.gov. You can view a list of prompt examples here: goodbooksgreatlife.com/365-reading-challenge-prompts. Prompt requests are due December 13th
e County Public Library for the inspiration!
Wiggleworms
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Kids can waddle, toddle, and wiggle during storytime for ages 0-3. This 30-minute program includes a read-together book, music and movement with shaker eggs and scarves, and concludes with the bubble dance. Each family is provided a copy of the featured Read Together book to share during the program.
Weekly Themes
Dec 3 - Christmas Tree
Dec 10 - Christmas Parade
Dec 17 - Cookies
Dec 24 - CLOSED
Bookworms
Thursdays at 10:00 am
Bookworms Storytime features early literacy activities for ages 3-6 including two to three picture book read alouds, music and movement, and interactive learning.
Weekly Themes
Dec 4 - Christmas Tree
Dec 11 - Christmas Parade
Dec 18 - Cookies
Dec 25 - CLOSED
The StoryWalk is located at Oliver Murphrey Park 3475 N Main St Parking is along Dale Drive.
Walk and Read along with this month’s story by
Julia Denos
Before your city goes to sleep, you might head out for a walk, your dog at your side as you go out the door and into the almost-night Anything can happen on such a walk
Join our 1000 Books Club Join our 1000 Books Club
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to introduce literacy skills to children before they start kindergarten. The program provides a way to strengthen bonds, increases attention spans, develops speaking/speech patterns, and allows for a safe way to explore the world.
It’s never too early or too late to start reading to your to your child. Ask at the first floor desk to register your child.
Kids&FamilyPrograms
Friday December 5
6pm Tree Lighting
Come to the gazebo on the Town Commons to hear a fun Christmas Story, sing some carols and welcome Santa Claus.
6:30-7:30 pm Ornament Make & Take
Stop by the Library during the Taste of Farmville and either make a wonderful dough ornament for your tree or take a kit to make later.
Homeschool STEM
Thursday, December 11 at 2pm
Come learn about paper circuit as participants make LED light-up cards
Saturday, December 13
10:30am Christmas Parade
Come see the Library staff, floats and more as Farmville celebrates the holiday with their traditional Christmas parade Down Main Street.
11:30am - 1pm Gift-making Workshop
The Library will host a gift-making workshop after the parade for ages 3-13. Participants can make gifts for family and friends: melted crayon jewelry, magnets, and shrinky dink bookmarks.
Wednesday, December 31
10am Family Storytime
New Year Pajama Party! Join Ms. Heather for stories, balloons, snacks, and games!
11am Elementary Adventures
Deck the Halls! Come make vinyl stickers! and buttons to add swag to your school supplies.
Friday, January 2
6 pm K-pop Demon Hunter Party
Come make a ramen bowl, trade demon hunter cards, and make a Derpy art card to give to a friend.
lt Programming
Digitization Center Opening
Tuesday, December 2 at 2pm Thursday, December 4 at 6:30pm
After a slight delay, our digitization center is opening! Come and see demonstrations of our equipment to convert VHS tapes to DVD, as well as audio cassettes to digital files or CD, and to scan photos, documents, recipes, and more. During the program, participants can register for one-on-one training appointments. There is no registration required.
Mat Yoga
Saturday, December 6 at 9:30am
Join Maile Wilder of Move Wildly Yoga for an hour-long mat yoga session in the Library Program Room on the first Saturday of every month! This class is great for all skill levels, but is geared towards adults. If you don’t have a mat, we have 6 yoga mats for participants to borrow. Our other winter yoga dates are: 1/3 at 12pm and 2/7 at 9:30am
Help us continue to offer yoga at the Library by donating $5 at the event
Classic Film Club
Monday, December 8 at 6pm - Potluck
Movie Begins at 6:30pm
This romantic musical comedy starring Judy Garland focuses on a year in the life of four sisters The film spotlights the sisters' education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn't limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door Will love conquer all? ALL are welcome!!
Craft Night
Thursday, December 11 at 6
In the holiday spirit, we're making three diff t Craft Night in December: yarn stars, doily block ornaments All materials will be provi to bring your creativity! Registration is req You can register online HERE or by calling t Craft Night is intended for adults
Microsoft Word 101
Friday, December 12 at 10am
In this class, you'll learn how to create Word documents, format text and paragraphs, add pictures and design elements, and save your document to your computer or a USB. This class is open to all adults who would like to learn how to improve their Microsoft Word skills.
Registration is required for this program. You can bring your own laptop or use a library desktop. Call the library to reserve your spot at 252-753-3355 or email Emma at erepp@farmvillenc.gov.
Fancy Tea Party
Saturday, December 13 at 3pm
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A trio of Brits will be hosting a Fancy Dress Tea Party benefiting the Friends of the Library! We will have dainty sandwiches and sweet treats and, of course, a spot of tea. Bring your own special tea cup and saucer for a chance to win a prize for the very best one
Book Club
Tuesday, December 16 at 2pm (ASL interpretation)
Thursday, December 18 at 6:30pm
We're reading "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham for December's Book Club! This is the book that inspired the movie “Christmas with the Kranks”. Copies of the book are now available at the second floor circulation desk and on the Libby app.
Please note that we're meeting one week earlier than usual because of Christmas.
These December meetings will be half book discussion, half end-of-year celebration! Feel free to bring treats to share Even if you aren't planning to read "Skipping Christmas" or haven't been to a book club meeting in a while, we encourage you to come to one of the December meetings It'll be a great time! Questions? Contact Emma at erepp@farmvillenc gov
Tech Help Drop-In
Monday, December 29 at 9am-11am
Stop by the Library Conference Room (second floor) for tech help drop-in hours with Emma! This is a great time to get help on how to use your phone, laptop, or e-reader. You can stay for as little or as long as you’d like. There is no registration is required for this program
Stitch’n Together
Tuesday, December 30 at 6:30pm
Bring a project you’re currently working on in any fabric crochet, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, anything! It's not just about the crafting, it's about the company too! Crafting is so much more fun when you're doing it with friends! Everyone is welcome!