The Dare County Library has announced a schedule of upcoming holiday events to be held at each of its three branches in December. This will include traditional favorites such as visits from Santa at each location, as well as gift-wrapping stations for children. Polar Express Party at Kill Devil Hills Library and Hatteras Library.
Saturday, December 16, 2023
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hatteras Library will host a Polar Express Party inside the library featuring a conductor and train, fun crafts, music and cookies, and a visit from Santa. To do. Don’t forget your camera!
Note: On Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Hatteras Library will host a special storytime party for children ages 1 to 6.
For more information, call the Hatteras Library at 57709 NC Highway 12, 252-986-2385.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Visit the Kill Devil Hills Library with Duck Santa and his elves on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Collect treats and games from Santa’s elves as you walk the “new” traditional drive. Until I met the man himself. Don’t forget to drop off a “Dear Santa” letter during your stay. Create your own or pick up a letter to fill out at his desk at the front desk of Kill Devil Hills Library. For more information, call Kill Devil Hills Library at 400 Mustian Street, 252-441-4331.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Manteo Library will host a free Christmas party for all ages inside the library with Santa as a surprise guest. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with Santa on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Join us for crafts, stories, cookies, and songs.
For more information, contact the Manteo Library at 700 Highway 64/264 at 252-473-2372.
Mondays and Thursdays in December
Parents can hide presents in the closet and wrap them overnight, but what about the kids? This holiday season, Kill Devil Hills Library offers children of all ages a space to wrap presents without anyone prying. The library has wrapping paper, ribbons, gift tags, and tissue paper available.
The Holiday Gift Wrapping Station doors will be open from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the following dates:
Monday: December 4, 2023, December 11, 2023 and December 18, 2023
Thursday: December 7, 2023, December 14, 2023 and December 21, 2023
For more information, call Tricia Allen or Donna Roark at Kill Devil Hills Library, 400 Mustian Street, 252-441-4331.
All three Dare County Library locations will close on Monday, December 25, 2023. Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 for the Christmas holiday, and Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Year’s Day. Read-alouds by children’s librarians Donna Rourke and Tammy Bachelet will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
“Dare County Library and its staff are honored to serve the Outer Banks and mainland Dare County communities,” said Dare County Library Director Megan Rienaerts-Beasley. “These holiday events are one of the many ways we try to show our appreciation to our supportive patrons and library visitors each year. Libraries at Kill Devil Hills Library, Manteo Library, and Hatteras Library From all of our staff, thank you for a wonderful 2023 and Happy New Year!”
For more information about these programs, click here or contact Meaghan Leenaarts Beasley at 252-473-2372. mbeasley@earlibrary.org.