Library Calendar

Events in December 2023

  • Photography Exhibit Reception

    Category: Art @ your library Photography Exhibit Reception


    December 2, 2023

    Traci O'Connor

    Art Exhibit Reception

    Vail Valley Art Guild

    Views from the Ascent
    Artist Traci O’Connor  has recently focused her skills on capturing unique
    flowers in their natural landscapes along with the animals that make those
    landscapes their home.
    This current show highlights photos from Summit and Eagle County, taking a
    more contemporary view of traditional mountain wildflowers. Those flowers
    are accompanied by some of Traci’s favorite landscapes and mountain animals
    regularly found on her weekly mountain treks.

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 4, 2023

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Us! for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.

  • Vail Story Time

    Category: Kids Vail Story Time


    December 6, 2023

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Us! for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.

  • Santa & the Babies

    Category: Kids Santa & the Babies


    December 11, 2023

    This is a wonderful opportunity for a photo with Santa in a calm and casual environment.

    We offer this to children under three years who will benefit from a daytime, playful, and casual Santa experience.

    Mountains of Books - Kids Book Club

    Category: Kids Mountains of Books - Kids Book Club


    December 11, 2023

    Kids talk about books and participate in engaging activities related to the books.

    We meet on the second Monday of the month, during the school year, in the library’s community room. Open to kids ages 7-12.

    RSVP at MSingleton@vail.gov

    Parents are welcome, but not required, to attend.>

    “WHEN SANTA FELL TO EARTH” BY CORNELIA FUNKE

    What would happen if Santa fell to Earth? Christmas through the eyes of Cornelia Funke: quirky, funny, ultimately heartwarming, and packaged in a collectible format. A new holiday classic!

    Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, bolts–causing Santa and his sleigh to crash-land. And though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, he’s not safe: Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determind to put an end to children’s wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. As the last REAL St. Nick around, only Santa stands between Goblynch and his grinchlike plan. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas!

  • Family Fireside Holiday Party

    Category: All Ages Family Fireside Holiday Party


    December 12, 2023

    Join Santa and Vail Public Library, for its Annual Family Holiday Party!

    This fun-filled event is open to children of all ages who wish to visit Santa Claus.

    While waiting to meet with Santa, kids can participate in taking pictures with Holly the Elf and making Christmas arts & crafts.

    Mountain Harmony Acapella will join us, singing a variety of holiday songs.

    No Registration required

     

  • Vail Story Time

    Category: Kids Vail Story Time


    December 13, 2023

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Us! for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 18, 2023

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Us! for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.

  • Vail Story Time

    Category: Kids Vail Story Time


    December 20, 2023

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Us! for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.

  • The Vail Dickens Carolers

    Category: All Ages The Vail Dickens Carolers


    December 21, 2023

    For more than 30 years now, the Vail Dickens Carolers have been an iconic part of the local holiday scene.

    Vail Public Library proudly welcomes them back for a night of caroling at the library’s Fireside Lounge. Dressed in Dickens’ fashions, they help spread “Holiday Cheer” throughout the valley.

  • Vail Story Time

    Category: Kids Vail Story Time


    December 27, 2023

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes.

    Join Us! for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.