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Sing-a-long

Holiday Sing-a-long at Oak Park Place

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

A program of classic holiday songs & carols for the whole family led by whole family led by Katie James (vocals) and Zach Ott (piano). Refreshments will be served. 

 

Child painting of a car

Create and Explore for Kids

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children are invited to explore sensory and process art activities. Exploring and creating can be messy work, so participants should wear clothing that is comfortable and washable.

A blue background with multi-colored puzzle pieces scattered throughout. There are partially completed puzzles in the top right and bottom right corners. There is black text with the event title and description.

Library Puzzle Swap

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Games, Other

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! 

Stop by the library for a puzzle swap! Do you have a puzzle you've already completed and no longer want? Come and exchange it for another puzzle. 

Two children reading a book together

Cuddle Up and Be Cozy Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

An evening storytime intended for children and their caregivers. We'll share a few stories, songs, and a snack. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal to join in on the fun. 

Candy castle with candy clouds

Live Action Candyland

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a larger-than-life edition of Candyland! Participants are encouraged to come in pairs or small groups and must register for a specific date and time to play at

Candy castle with candy clouds

Live Action Candyland

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a larger-than-life edition of Candyland! Participants are encouraged to come in pairs or small groups and must register for a specific date and time to play at

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Storytots: Picture Book Party

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

An active story time with stories, songs, and movement followed up with a sensory or process art activity. This program is intended for families with children ages 3-5. 

Brain Builders for Ages 6-8: Paper Making

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Try your hand at making paper in this messy program. This program is intended for children age 6-8.

Tweensday: Tweens' Choice

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

TBD

Pokemon Club (ages 6-17)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Games
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play the game, trade cards, do activities, and more.

TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT CARD TRADING AHEAD OF TIME. CARD TRADING WILL NOT BE MONITORED. 

Project Constellation: Scandinavian Music and Storytelling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Language, Performance, Storytime
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Auditorium - Topham Family Foundation Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Language, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Project: Constellation is a violin/guitar husband and wife duo out of Grand Forks North Dakota. 

Half the band is authentically Scandinavian since Santiago grew up in Sweden. 

Chess for Tweens and Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Games
Library Branch: Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Tweens and teens ages 8-17 are welcome to join us for an hour of chess. This event will be held on the third Wednesday of every month.