Weatherford Public Library Event Guide - December 2020
A Letter From The Director We have almost made it to the end of 2020, so give yourself a pat on the back! The challenges of this year are too numerous to recount, but so fresh in our minds that no recap is necessary. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic demanded that we make some changes, including curbside service when necessary and new online programming. Through all of it, the Weatherford Public Library found ways to continue offering its collections and services to our community. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Our Library Card Design Contest in September resulted in three fabulous new library card options. Those are available now, and I encourage you to come in and update your card...I know I am eager to get mine! We hosted a Favorite Animal Election in October and November, which resulted in dogs emerging as the victorious candidates. In return for these continuous efforts, WPL staff received many uplifting messages of encouragement from library users, and we thank you for those. They truly show how our community comes together in times of need and shows its strength and resilience. There will be several exciting developments coming to WPL in 2021, including a shaded reading area on the library lawn, a self-checkout machine, and online digitized newspapers that you will be able to access from home. While you may not recognize me at first with my mask on, I will see you in the shelves! Chris Accardo, Director of Library Services
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” -Stephen King
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In This Issue...
December Programs
Christmas STEAM Booklet
Meet The Staff
Want to know what WPL is offering this month? This section will give you all of the details on the programs the library is hosting.
Check out this awesome homeschool resource that one of our librarian’s put together!
Get to know some of the friendly faces you see (or sometimes don’t see) when you visit the library!
Did You Know? - Our new library cards are now available at the circulation desk! If you
would like to trade in your current card for one of the new designs, please talk to a member of the circulation staff!
Help support the library! Ask any staff member how to become a member of the Friends of the Library!
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December Programs Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Virtual Book Club
Adults of all ages are welcome to join us virtually to discuss the book of the month. The book selection for December is is Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh. Copies of the selected book for each month can be reserved by contacting Melissa at msmith@weatherfordtx.gov while supplies last. Please contact Melissa for more information on how to access the virtual meeting.
Wednesday & Friday - 10:30 a.m. Virtual Storytime
Join us virtually for delightful stories, fun songs, and an easy craft that can be made right from home! Our virtual December Storytimes will be made available to view on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30am-11:30am from December 2nd to December 30th on our Facebook page. Crafts presented in the virtual Storytimes will be available for pick-up at the library after the video is posted! *while supplies last
Friday December 11th, 2020 12:00 p.m. Take And Make Snow Globe Craft
Join us online for a kid’s craft that will bring joy and cheer during this merry time of year! Packets will be made available for pick up on December 7th at the reference desk and our video demonstration will be available on our Facebook Page on December 11th. Crafts will be first come, first serve. *While Supplies Last
Friday December 18th, 2020 12:00 p.m. Take And Make Hydro-Painted Ornaments Join us as we make a winter scene using hydro-painting and fillable ornaments. Free supply kits will be available at the reference desk on Monday, December 14th. All kits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Our demonstration video will be available on our Facebook page beginning on Friday, December 18th. 4 / ďťż
Weatherford Public Library December 2020 SUNDAY
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Virtual Storytime 10:30 - 11:15am
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Virtual Storytime 10:30 - 11:15am Snow Globe Craft 12:00pm
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Hyrdo-Painted Ornaments 12:00pm
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Christmas STEAM Booklet
Our homeschool Christmas STEAM booklet features fun, Christmas themed activities to supplement curriculum in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Using items available in your home, this resource is great for all families and educators. Create some memories this year with Santa slime, a circuit tree, icicle ornaments, and more! Printed copies are available at the library, or print the downloadable version from the main Homeschool Resources webpage located at : https://www.weatherfordtx.gov/2999/Homeschool-Resources.
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Meet The Staff In this month’s Meet the Staff, we are visiting Melissa Smith, Librarian II at Weatherford Public Library. Melissa is celebrating her second anniversary with WPL, and has done a variety of duties in her time here including presenting storytimes, providing reference assistance to customers, visiting school and community groups with outreach programs, selecting youth and teen materials for purchase, planning the Summer Reading Challenge, hosting guest speakers, presenting virtual craft programs for adults and teens, and hosting the book club. Melissa earned her first college degree from Texas A&M and met and married her husband, James, in Aggieland. She received her Master of Library Science degree from the University of North Texas and has enjoyed a career in librarianship ever since.
Melissa Smith Librarian II
Of course, one of Melissa’s favorite activities is reading with some of her favorite selections being history, biography, and mysteries. James and Melissa love spending time with their dogs, watching football games together, and cooking on their outdoor grill.
“I help build a strong community by promoting the joy of reading.” - Melissa
Melissa is a lifelong Star Trek fan and enjoyed dressing up as a Klingon for a virtual teen cosplay program last summer. / 7
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