Holiday Movies

In addition to a plate of warm cookies, there is nothing that gets me more in the holiday spirit than a great holiday movie. I have some personal favorites, most of which date back to my childhood.

If you and your family are in the mood for a festive film, why not come to the library to see what we have? Below are some of the titles we carry. What are some of your favorites?

If you have any questions please contact us at (317) 852-3167 ext.128 or askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us!

All I want for Christmas - Request this item
All mine to give - Request this item
A Christmas carol: the musical - Request this item
Christmas in Connecticut - Request this item
Holiday affair - Request this item
Holiday inn - Request this item
How the grinch stole Christmas - Request this item
It's a wonderful life - Request this item
The polar express - Request this item
White Christmas - Request this item

Christmas Cookies!!

This past Tuesday night we had a Cookie Exchange program at the library. It was a lot of fun! If you have never been to one, here's how it works:

• each person chooses a cookie recipe and brings a few (or more) dozen of that cookie to the exchange party (depending on how many people are going)
• at the party, all of the cookies are set out on a table, where everyone can go around and grab 1 of each cookie, to taste!
• then, you'll often have a contest for best tasting or most unique cookie
• sometimes the host will present fun baking facts or trivia
• finally, everyone goes around and takes an equal amount of everyone else's cookies, along with a copy of the recipe-that's a lot of cookies!

So if you have never experienced one, why not plan one yourself? And it doesn't have to be at Christmastime-do one in July! Here are some helpful websites if you ever decide to tackle one yourself:

• RobinsWeb
• Good Housekeeping
• About.com
• Betty Crocker
• Rachael Ray
• I heart naptime (cute printables!)
• How to nest for less (cute printables!)

Below are some pictures of my favorite holiday cookies-what are yours? Comment below!

Get Grinched!

Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is one of my favorite holiday books, and the 1966 cartoon adaptation is one I can watch over and over. Although I am usually tired of “White Christmas” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by December 1st, I’ll happily sing along with “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” until mid-January!

In the spirit of our hearts growing a little bit this holiday season, we invite you and your family to join us for a fun-filled evening of Grinchy goodness! Our Grinch Night will be Tuesday, December 13 from 5-7 p.m. We’ll have stations set up around the children’s area where you will be able to “Undecorate” a Christmas tree, hear the Grinch story as well as some other fun books, take a photo and Grinchify it, guess the stink in the “Stink, Stank, Stunk” station, as well as meet the Grinch himself! We will have crafts and snacks and at 6:30 we’ll begin the movie. This event is free and open to the entire family.

What are your most treasured holiday books and movies?

Family Grinch Night at the Library

Are you feeling a little grinchy? Whether you're full of holiday cheer or 'bah humbug', make plans to bring the family and join us for Grinch Night Tuesday, December 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Enjoy activities such as making crazy musical instruments, race to undecorate a tree, take a sniff at the 'Stink, Stank, Stunk' station, and more! Finish off the night with watching the classic holiday movie. And beware, you may even find the Grinch himself lurking about!

This event is free and open to the whole family. Registration is not required, please contact the library with any questions or for futher information. (317)852-3167