Christmas is rapidly approaching and the Adel Public Library is again offering a service that can make your holiday preparations a little easier.  Friends of the Library and staff will wrap your Christmas gifts during the week of December 15.  Bring in your gifts anytime from Monday, Dec. 15 through Friday, Dec. 19 and for a donation they will be wrapped – gift card included.  Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Library to help with programming.

Our “Christmas Elves” are always happy to help!

The final Garage Sale of the year will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, 10 a.m. until noon in the unfinished room on the second story of the library.  Since our first Garage Sale in May, the library has raised nearly $5,000, our original goal, for new shelving in the children’s area.  Many thanks to all who have helped with this project – volunteers, those who have donated items, and our shoppers.  We couldn’t have done it without you.  Besides raising money for shelving, part of the proceeds will be used to purchase new DVD’s.

Do you have DVD’s you no longer watch?  The library will be happy to receive DVD donations to add to our collection.  Duplicate copies will be saved for the Used Book Sale in August.

The Evening Book Club will meet in the library community room on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas.  The movie will also be shown.  Copies of the book are available at the front desk.  Bring a Christmas treat to share.

Pre-School Story Hour and Toddler Time will be held during the first two weeks of December and then will pick up again on Jan. 12 and 13, 2009.  Library Babies Lapsit will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Scrapbooking Club will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.  Bring a treat to share.  New scrapbooking enthusiasts are always welcome.

There will be a Holiday Party for school age children after school on Tuesday, Dec. 9  with stories, games and treats.  An after school Christmas craft session for teens will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Join Lynne and Paula for walking exercise three times a week at 9 a.m. in the library community room.  The sessions are free.  Pick up a schedule for the month at the front desk.

The library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 and will close at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31.  Otherwise, regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.