GIPL Announces Winter Break Programming for Kids and Teens
Grand Island, Neb. — Local youth, teens and their families are invited to the library for special seasonal activities for the next month. All programs are free and open to the public and no library card is required to participate. The upcoming activities and programs are:
Breakfast with Santa //Saturday, December 14 // 9:30am–12pm
For all ages
Kids will enjoy a light breakfast (while supplies last) and various activities before their opportunity to pose for a photo with Santa. The library will post photos to Facebook by December 21.
Teen Anime Club: Diamond Art //Tuesday, December 17//4pm
For ages 12-18
Teens will make diamond art while watching anime.
Group Gingerbread House Building //Monday, December 23// 1:30pm & 6pm
For all ages
The library will provide all the materials you and your family or group need to make a gingerbread (graham cracker) house and take it home. Registration required. Call the library at (308) 385-5333 or register online at www.gilibrary.org.
Morning Playtime//Thursdays, December 26 & January 2 //4pm
For ages 6 and under
Kids can enjoy free play in Bookingham Palace, our program room. Parental participation is required.
Kids Construction Challenge//Friday, December 27//1:30pm
For ages 3 and up
Kids will be challenged to build with a variety of materials, including LEGO, straws, cups, and more.
Teen End-of-Year Trivia//Monday, December 30//1pm
For ages 12-18
Teens will test their knowledge on things that happened in 2024.
Family Game Time//Monday, December 30//6pm
For all ages
Bring your family or group and play a board game. Bring your own game, or play one from the Library's newly updated collection. Snacks will be provided.
Noon Year's Eve Party//Tuesday, December 31//11am
For ages 3 and up
Kids will count down to 12 p.m. with games, activities and a balloon drop.
Tween Program: Bristlebots//Thursday, January 2//2pm
For ages 10-13
Tweens ages 10-13 will make a tiny robot from a toothbrush head. Registration required. Call the library at (308) 385-5333 or register online at www.gilibrary.org.
Cabin Fever Friday // Friday, January 3 // 9:30 a.m. & 1:30pm
Ages 3-9 at 9:30 a.m.
Ages 10 & up at 1:30 p.m.
Are you tired of being stuck inside because of the weather? Get some of that energy out! Activities to get everyone moving include jump ropes, parachute games and an indoor bounce house!
The Grand Island Public Library serves both residents of the City of Grand Island and Hall County. Anyone who lives in or owns property anywhere within Hall County may apply for a library card at no cost. Keep up to date with all library happenings and hours online at https://www.gilibrary.org, Facebook and Instagram. You can also access your library account, search the catalog, and discover our digital collections at https://gilibrary.tlcdelivers.com or download the Grand Island Public Library app on your mobile device.
The Grand Island Public Library will be closed Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1. The library will also close early Tuesday, December 24 at 12 p.m. and Tuesday, December 31 at 6 p.m.
For more information on the library’s winter programs, you can visit the library’s website at https://www.gilibrary.org or call Youth & Family Services Librarian Laura Fentress or Technology & Teen Librarian Erica Rogers at (308) 385-5333.