Join the West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo, along with Library Village Neighborhood Revitalization Committee and Block Watch for our 2^nd Annual Children’s Holiday Festival from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.
Included in this year’s activities are the following: Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Pictures with Santa - $1, Ronald McDonald, Enchanted Entertainers, Dancing and Caroling from Start High School, Fire Department Smoke Detector Giveaway, Cookies and Juice, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Reading, Raffles.
For more details, call 419.259.5290.

Holiday Magic Show @ Maumee Library, featuring Magician Gordon Russ

Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., in Maumee, OH has scheduled its Holiday Magic Show featuring Magician Gordon Russ at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Russ will present his famed Christmas Magic Show, a fun-filled magical extravaganza. Children of all ages will enjoy the appearance of reindeer, elves, snowmen and loads of holiday cheer!

Gordon Russ hails from Ferndale, MI, and specializes in magic programs for libraries, schools, art fairs, festivals, and corporate events.

Bring the entire family out to experience this free holiday event at the Maumee Branch. For more details, call 419.259.5360.

Library Holiday Concert Series

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is hosting its Holiday Concert Series at the Wintergarden, Main Library, 325 Michigan St. All concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts are scheduled from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The schedule:
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008: Jelise & Co.
Tuesday, Dec. 9: Sylvania Northview High School
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
Thursday, Dec. 11: Moody Flutes
Friday, Dec. 12: Ottawa Hills High School
Monday, Dec. 15: St. Ursula Concert Choir
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Toledo Symphony Orchestra Harp Flute Duo
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Flarp Flute & Harp Duo
Thursday, Dec. 18: Christmas on Piano featuring John Cleveland
Friday, Dec. 19: Scandia String Quartet
For more details, call 419.259.5207.