December 2020

Virtual Tech Support Thursdays, December 3, 10, 12 - 2 PM Need a little tech support? GMPL is offering virtual tech support via telephone, email, or Zoom weekly on Thursdays from 12-2. Registration is required and time is limited to 25 minutes per session. Inspired Readers December 9, 12 PM Join facilitator Peggy Wyar for a lively discussion of a different inspiring book each month. Feel free to bring your lunch. This event is held at the Harvest Christian Church, 907 Eastern Heights Blvd, Elyria. The title for December's meeting is The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere. Bring your lunch (optional) and come ready to discuss this romance. Copies of the title are available in the Library in advance of the meeting, while supplies last. Adult Programs Virtual Monthly Book Club Thursday, December 17, 7PM Please join us on Zoom for a lively and engaging online discussion of An Elderly Lady is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten. First Chapter Friday Friday, December 4, 11, 5 PM Join us on Facebook every Friday evening to hear the first chapter or two of a new book you might enjoy. We can't wait to hear your reactions and whether or not you'll be reading more! Storytime @ Home Tuesday, December 1, 10 AM We have virtual storytime! Explore the mystery box, sing songs, and enjoy great stories. Just include your child's name and your email address when you sign up to receive a private invitation via Zoom to join. Slime Lab Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 PM Let's make some wintery, holiday slime! Join us on Facebook for an evening of ooze and goo! Slime supplies will be available for pickup in the Youth Services Department starting December 1. Slime kits are limited. While supplies last. Stay at Home Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, December 15, 5 PM How fast can you find your favorite book around the house? Something that floats? Something red? Your family could win a prize and all the bragging rights in our virtual scavenger hunt. Please include an email address when registering to receive a Zoom invitation. It's Electric! Thursday, December 3, 4 PM We hope you'll try this guided, hands-on electricity activity in the comfort of your own home! All supplies provided. Registration is required with an email to receive Zoom link. Registration for this program will close on December 2. Pick up supplies starting Nov. 19, 2020. For youth in grades 4-12. Virtual Video Game Meet-up Tuesday, December 8, 3:15 PM Video Game Day participants, please join Crystal on Zoom for a virtual meet- up and the chance to catch up with other players. Registration is required with an email address to receive the link for Zoom. Children's Programs Teen Programs K- 12 Program Artworks Challenge December 21 - January 4 This 15-day online arts challenge by the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning gives kids in grades K-12 the opportunity to get creative and have some fun while they're at home during the holiday break. Not an artist? No worries. Challenges are geared towards beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Call to register and receive your packet. Finding Frosty Escape Room December 1 - 31 It's snowing, it's snowing, and the wind will soon be blowing! The only way to bring Frosty to life is to make him yourself, but can you get out there and get him assembled before the wind comes to blow his pieces away? Appropriate for elementary and middle grades, however everyone is able to participate. Visit our website and start playing today! Registration is now required to receive the Zoom link for participating and is open until 2 days prior to the event. Book copies are available for pickup at the Library starting approximately one month in advance.