Winter Wonder Library

Friday, January 23, 2026, 6-8 p.m. (Library closes early at 5 p.m. to set up)

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Winter Wonder Library takes all the best things about Midwest winters and brings them together under the library roof for one cozy evening. Create lasting traditions and memories with your family and celebrate the best of winter with something for everyone:

A family poses at our winter-themed photo booth.

Do cold weather and snowstorms inspire you to hibernate? We’ve got all the hygge you can handle. Settle in for a story in our cozy reading space, post your winteriest photo from our fireside photo booth, or just find a warm place to cuddle up with cocoa and cookies to watch the festivities!

Do cold, early winter evenings inspire your crafty side? We have something for that! Create library keepsakes at our craft table: watercolor bookmarks for teens and adults, yeti masks for kids.

Do the brisk winter months make you want to move? We have activities for active winter fans, too. Enjoy an outdoor yeti scavenger hunt and a dance party to burn off all that excess indoor energy.

A child makes a marshmallow snowflake to add to their hot cocoa.

Is making cherished winter memories on your to-do list? Come on down. Experience the magic of an illuminated library after hours, complete with an ice sculpture, family games,

stories, and cheerful backdrops for all your Instagrammable moments.

Not interested in crafts, dancing, games, cocoa, or seasonal fun? Enjoy the extra hour of library service and stop by for after-hours browsing and checkout.

This post was written by Betsy Raczkowski, Head of Communications and Engagement at RHPL.