Library Calendar

Events in December 2024

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 2, 2024

     

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

    Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

    Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 4, 2024

     

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

    Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

    Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

  • Gather & Game

    Category: All Ages Gather & Game


    December 5, 2024

     

     

    Join us for games while you sip cider, coffee, or hot cocoa!

    We'll have cards, checkers, chess, and a selection of board games. You're welcome to bring your own!  

    Thursdays from December - February from 3:30-6:00 PM

    Alpine Brass

    Category: All Ages Alpine Brass


    December 5, 2024

     

    There's nothing better than horns at the holidays!

    This local 5-piece brass ensemble featuring 2 trumpets, a French horn, a tenor trombone, & a bass trombone is a Valley favorite! Includes classics, show tunes, jazz arrangements, & their favorite holiday classics.

    Brass Quintet wearing Santa hats and holding their brass instruments

  • Apres Ski @ The Library: Movie Matinee Elf

    Category: All Ages Apres Ski @ The Library: Movie Matinee Elf


    December 6, 2024

     

    Come get cozy with a festive movie post skiing or instead of skiing. We will be showing Elf.

     

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 9, 2024

     

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

    Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

    Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 11, 2024

     

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

    Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

    Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

  • Apres Ski @ The Library Movie Matinee: Grinch

    Category: All Ages Apres Ski @ The Library Movie Matinee: Grinch


    December 13, 2024

     

    Come get cozy with a festive movie post skiing or instead of skiing! We will be showing Grinch.

  • Storytime with Santa

    Category: Kids Storytime with Santa


    December 16, 2024

     

     

    Join us for a Storytime with Santa! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

    Santa will read stories and sing with us and there will be opportunities to take pictures with Santa in a relaxed setting.

  • Family Fireside Holiday Party

    Category: All Ages Family Fireside Holiday Party


    December 17, 2024

     

    Join Santa and Vail Public Library for our Annual Family Holiday Party!
    Mountain Harmony Acapella will lead us in holiday carols by the fireside.
    We'll also have arts and craft activities, games and treats to get us in the holiday spirit!
    Open to families with children of all ages

    Santa Claus sitting down

  • Story Time

    Category: Kids Story Time


    December 18, 2024

     

    We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

    Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

    Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

  • Community Creates: Australian Ornaments

    Category: All Ages Community Creates: Australian Ornaments


    December 19, 2024

     

    Join our monthly Community creates for all ages!

    This month's craft is Australian Ornaments.

    Dickens Carolers

    Category: All Ages Dickens Carolers


    December 19, 2024

     

    For more than 30 years, 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. Dressed in Dickens’ fashions, they help spread Holiday Cheer throughout the valley.

  • Standout Dinosaur Storytime at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

    Category: Kids Standout Dinosaur Storytime at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens


    December 20, 2024

     

    We are holding a dinosaur-themed Storytime in conjunction with the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens education program.

    At the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens- in the Children's Garden when warm or in the Education Center when cold.

     

     

    Apres Ski @ The Library: Movie Matinee Home Alone

    Category: All Ages Apres Ski @ The Library: Movie Matinee Home Alone


    December 20, 2024

     

    Come get cozy with a festive movie post skiing or instead of skiing! We will be showing Home Alone.

  • Standout Storytime: Christmas Puppet Show

    Category: Kids Standout Storytime: Christmas Puppet Show


    December 23, 2024

     

    Author turned puppeteer Sandy Fuller will enhance Storytime with the addition of her puppets!
    Join us for a puppet show, stories, songs, and movement activities.

     

  • Gather & Game

    Category: All Ages Gather & Game


    December 26, 2024

     

     

    Join us for games while you sip cider, coffee, or hot cocoa!

    We'll have cards, checkers, chess, and a selection of board games. You're welcome to bring your own!  

    Thursdays from December - February from 3:30-6:00 PM

  • Standout Story Time: Chanukah

    Category: Kids Standout Story Time: Chanukah


    December 30, 2024

     

    We invite everyone to join us for a Chanukah-themed Storytime!

    Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, and a Chanukah craft.