Enjoy holiday festivities at the library

Season’s Readings from the Coshocton County District Library staff! The library plans to deliver holiday cheer with special holiday events, festive décor, and, of course, seasonal books, movies and music on display.

 In conjunction with the West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Christmas in the Village community event, the West Lafayette Branch Library will host its annual Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by before or after the West Lafayette Christmas Parade for cookies, a holiday craft for youth, music and a door prize drawing, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, join us in learning how Americans managed to create holiday cheer during the war years. The program, A World War II Holiday, will be held at the Coshocton Main Library Monday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The December Bookmarked book club pick is “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. A classic tale for modern times, this comedic novel offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of holiday tradition. Attend the book club discussion Tuesday, Dec. 16 either at the Coshocton Senior Center at 1 p.m. or at the Coshocton Main Library at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the library’s fiber arts club have been busy making items for the library’s winter giving tree. Whether you are a veteran knitter or crocheter or would like to begin learning, all are welcome to join. The next fiber arts club will meet Monday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coshocton Main Library.

Using the latest research from wintery Scandinavian nations such as Norway and Sweden, the upcoming program, How to Love Winter, will explore ways to avoid the winter blues and learn how to get the most out of the season. This program will be held Monday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coshocton Main Library.

Check out a new holiday read and cozy up under a blanket with a hot cup of cocoa. Each of the following books is available to borrow through the Coshocton County Library System:

—“Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past” by Brian Earl (2025). Surely, Christmas in the distant past must have been different from the one known today. But how different? Explore the fascinating stories behind the earliest holiday seasons and learn how some present-day traditions evolved from the Christmases of long, long ago.

—“The Christmas Stranger” by Richard Paul Evans (2025). Sometimes the universe sends us exactly who we need. Three years after losing his family in a Christmas Eve accident, grief-stricken Paul Wanlass opens his door to a stranger who leads him along a fateful and twisting path to find meaning in life again.

—“A Ferry Merry Christmas” by Debbie Macomber (2025). A delayed ferryboat brings people together in the best of ways during the holiday season in this enchanting new Christmas novel from bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

Happy Holidays from the Coshocton County District Library!