Make the Brighton Library Your Economical Holiday Helper This Season

The holidays bring to mind family, friends, good food and cozy decorations, but being responsible for bringing those things together can be downright stressful.  Let the lend a hand - for free. We have special programs, events and books which are designed to help you through the holidays.

Need an inexpensive do-it-yourself gift or decorating idea? Drop in Thursday, Nov. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Book Page Ornaments. Learn how to make an elegant ornament from a re-purposed paperback book.

Impress your family this Thanksgiving with yummy treats made by your teenager. The Library’s teen department will host a dessert-making class titled Thanksgiving Treats on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All materials will be supplied and no experience is necessary.

The library has cookbooks with home decorating tips to guide you through tasty meal planning and entertaining this season. Check out cookbooks Celebrate! by Shela Linkins or Holiday Celebrations by Marie Simmons. These books feature special holidays like Hanukah, Christmas and New Year to help you make your meal a magical feast with flair. Invigorate you home decorating this season with tips from the pros. Try Handmade Christmas by Martha Stewart or Decorating for the Holidays by Valerie Parr Hill.

Or how about some free, family-friendly holiday entertainment?  Stop by Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Library’s annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy festive crafts for the kids, a visit from Santa and one of his reindeer and holiday caroling performed by the Original Dickens Carolers dressed in Victorian-period clothing. Remember to bring your camera.

Whether it’s a craft book, meal planner or holiday activity to enjoy with your kids, our librarians are always happy to help you make this holiday season one to remember.