The following article was submitted by Julia Lee, the Youth Services Manager at the Manitowoc Public Library.
The weather is getting colder. Diwali kicked off the season of lights, Thanksgiving is just about to arrive and with it, the anticipation of the winter holiday season. We’ve even seen a few snowflakes in the air! It’s time to celebrate those dropping temperatures and the wonder of a Wisconsin winter with Manitowoc Public Library’s own Winter Festival!
People of all ages are welcome to join us on Sunday, December 5, starting at Noon Sharp, for an afternoon of winter-themed fun. We will have an assortment of make and take “All-Iday” crafts in the Youth Department that will be perfect for little and big hands alike. No matter what holiday you celebrate with your loved ones, we will have a host of crafts to celebrate the season!
In addition to our crafts, families can also participate in a game of pov pob. Pov pob is a ball tossing game that takes place during the Hmong New Year celebration. Participants form two parallel lines facing one another. The ball is tossed back and forth until someone drops the ball. Families are welcome to play in celebration of the month long (and sometimes, months-long) celebration of Hmong New Year!
Julia Lee
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? The Friends of Manitowoc Public Library be will giving away FREE books throughout the day during Winter Fest (while supplies last)! Give the best gift of all—BOOKS! The tables with the FREE books will be located near the Library’s main entrance. But wait—there’s more! The Friends will also be giving away baked goods to sweeten your day! Enjoy a complimentary cookie (also while supplies last) as you bask in the festive glow and the sparkle of the Enchanted Evergleams!
As you pick out your book of choice and indulge your holiday sweet tooth, you’ll be able to enjoy festive live music all day from local musicians and groups as we present Holiday Melodies this year in a one-day format (typically there are performances every Saturday throughout December). Groups and musicians will be delighting Manitowoc Public Library patrons with melodious music throughout the day on December 5 and will certainly make you feel like you can hear “Silver Bells” all the way home. Here’s a list of who will be appearing this year: Lincoln Singers, 10 Strings, Mistletoe Musings, Mary Hamachek, and Alice Kosloski. Quite the lineup, wouldn’t you agree?
Last, but certainly not least, Manitowoc Public Library is excited to announce that we will also have LIVE reindeer on the front lawn! From 1:00-3:00, live reindeer will be parked with Santa’s sleigh out on the front lawn. Families can get an up-close look at these awesome arctic animals and take advantage of the free family photo-op!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 5, from 12:00-4:00 PM for an afternoon like none other at Manitowoc Public Library! And did we mention that all Winter Festival activities are completely FREE? Now THAT’S one way to get you in the holiday spirit. See you at the Library!
