10:00 AM - Main Lobby

Make an awesome holiday gift, or something for yourself.

Join us for a crafty morning with projects perfect for youngsters, teens, and families, including card and button making, ornaments, and catnip toys for kitties. All ages welcome!

1:30 PM - Multi-Purpose Room

Make a simple gingerbread house from graham crackers and royal icing.

You’re invited to a festive afternoon of sweet construction. We’ll provide all the ingredients for you to build your masterpiece. The program begins at 1:30, and we will be restocking at 2:30 p.m., so come when it fits your schedule. This program is free, and open to all ages.

2:00 PM - Meeting Room

Make “melted snowmen” crafts for ornaments or decorations.

Winter is here, but it is not always cold enough to keep our snowy friends from melting! Come made several different melted snowmen that can be used as ornaments or decorations.

3:00 PM - Meeting Room

We provide the gingerbread and decorations, you provide the creativity! Registration required.

Tis the season to show your artsy side with this delicious program. Teens are invited to register for this festive winter event. Listen to cheery tunes, and connect with fellow community members as you assemble your own gingerbread house kit creation. What will you create?

2:00 PM - Meeting Room

Spice up your hot cocoa with dipping spoons.

Add a little seasonal flavor to your fall and winter beverages. Make and take a variety of no bake, DIY dipping spoons and stir sticks using candy melts, marshmallows, sprinkles, and other sweet treats. Keep them for yourself or give them as gifts! Supplies limited.

3:00 PM - Meyer Classroom

Games, DIY projects, writing; something different each week! Open to all middle and high school students. Our Tinker Cart with assorted supplies will always be available in addition to the week's planned activity.

December 11: Open Gaming. Bring a game to share or enjoy the library's collection.

4:00 PM -

Build with graham crackers, win prizes for height and creativity!

Build a simple gingerbread house out of graham crackers and royal icing. We'll start our construction and engineering phase at 4 p.m., and then measure the tallest creation, and vote on the builders' favorite. See if your structure can win you a winter treat!

7:00 PM - Brooks Room

Team up for this after-hours scavenger hunt in the library!

What surprises wait for you in the library? This team scavenger hunt will take you up, down, and all around the Downtown Bend Library, searching for clues to lead you to a final reward. This program is for teens in middle and high school. Registration is required. Parents/guardians must pick up teens outside the front library doors by 9:15.

2:00 PM - Multi-Purpose Room

Build with graham crackers, win prizes for height and creativity!

Build a simple gingerbread house out of graham crackers and royal icing. We'll start our construction and engineering phase at 4 p.m., and then measure the tallest creation, and vote on the builders' favorite. See if your structure can win you a winter treat!

3:00 PM - Meyer Classroom

Games, DIY projects, writing; something different each week! Open to all middle and high school students. Our Tinker Cart with assorted supplies will always be available in addition to the week's planned activity.

December 18: DIY yarn-wrapped letter art. Create a statement art piece highlighting your favorite letter of the alphabet. All supplies provided.

2:00 PM - Meeting Room

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math program for ages 10+. Make a colorful paper lantern to celebrate Lunar New year!

Lunar New Year is January 25, and this coming year is the Year of the Rat. Prepare to celebrate this traditional holiday with a beautiful and colorful paper lantern.

This craft will require careful cutting using a craft blade, so if this is something your tween/teen struggles with, please be prepared to stay and help out.