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It is the Season for Giving and the Elko County Library is once again displaying the Sugar Plum Tree. Organizations have provided names of children, elderly, and those with special needs, along with what type of gifts they are wishing for at Christmas, so that community members can provide gifts to those who may otherwise not get one at Christmas. There are still tags on the tree and the library would like to invite teh community members to stop by and take a name to help those who are less fortunate within the community. Pleas wrap and deliver gifts with name-tags the Elko County Library no later than December 21st at 5:00.
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Santa is coming to the Elko County Library. Each child will get to share their Christmas wishes with Santa and receive a gift from him. Photos will be taken. FMI: 738-3066
7:00 p.m. Doors open @ 6:30
Free
Behind the Carols takes a look at the beginnings of some of our most beloved Christmas Carols. You’ll laugh, you’ll sing, and you’ll be glad that you came.
FMI: 777-1222
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pioneer Christmas for Kids is the Trail Center’s annual holiday celebration. Cut paper snowflakes, create Christmas cards, and make other holiday arts and crafts. Enjoy free hot chocolate while listening to live Christmas music. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit F.I.S.H (Friends in Service Helping) and families of Elko County.
The California Trail Interpretive Center is located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292. The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information about the California Trail Interpretive Center, call (775) 738-1849. Visit the Trail Center online at www.californiatrailcenter.org or https://www.facebook.com/californiatrailinterpretivecenter/.
4:30 p.m.
Elko County Library invites youth, ages 10 to 18, to explore, discover, create, and invent “things” at the library. Bring your imagination; children will be making a Brushbot. Are you up to the challenge? The Library will provide all of the materials.
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6:00 p.m.
The Elko County Library Book Club will discuss Marjorie K. Rawlings memoir “Cross Creek.” Copies are available for check-out. All are welcome to attend. FMI: 738-3066
4:30 p.m.
Tweens! Books! Movies! All three are coming together at the Elko County Library. For the December meeting, tweens (ages 10-13) will watch the film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss. Snacks will be served. Tweens may pick up a copy of the book at the Library so they can read it before watcing the film.
FMI: 738-3066
It’s Lego Mani time at the Elko County Library! Show of your skills by building a Lego creation individually, with your family, or with a team. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. A contest packet, with registration and guidelines, is available at the library and on its website. Participants can deliver their Lego creations to the Library from Monday, January 8 through Saturday, January 20. Special thanks to Wingers for sponsoring the contest. FMI 738-3066
It’s Lego Mani time at the Elko County Library! Show of your skills by building a Lego creation individually, with your family, or with a team. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. A contest packet, with registration and guidelines, is available at the library and on its website. Participants can deliver their Lego creations to the Library from Monday, January 8 through Saturday, January 20. Special thanks to Wingers for sponsoring the contest. FMI 738-3066
It’s Lego Mani time at the Elko County Library! Show of your skills by building a Lego creation individually, with your family, or with a team. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. A contest packet, with registration and guidelines, is available at the library and on its website. Participants can deliver their Lego creations to the Library from Monday, January 8 through Saturday, January 20. Special thanks to Wingers for sponsoring the contest. FMI 738-3066