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• Holiday Music  December 3rd from 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Make a Gift Fair
One of our most popular events, the BID staff of teachers and teens will be ready to help children ages 5 and older use their creativity to make threelovely presents to give tofamily and friends for Hanukkah and Christmas. Wrapping and gift tags included. New RochellePublic Library’s Meeting Room.
December 11th at 3:00 pm
BID Family Concert: An Afternoon of Celtic Holiday Music
The Westchester Harp Ensemble performs a selection of delightful enchanting music. A perfect reason to get together with family at this time of year! MORE>
December 15th
FREE International Film: Biutiful
Uxbal (Javier Bardem) is a man on the wrong side of the law who struggles to provide for his children on the dangerous streets of Barcelona.
Lively discussion with librarian Chris Poggiali follows the film. MORE>
December 18th Joy to the World: Holiday Music for Classical Guitar and Mandolin
You will be swept away by enchanting instrumental renditions of traditional and contemporary holiday music – a variety of lively music and lyrical melodies from many countries, performed by the captivating husband and wife duo of Judy Handler and Mark Levesque. MORE> Tuesday, December 27, 2:30 – 3:30 pm and 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Kwanzaa Crafts Workshop
Meeting Room, Main Library
Everyone is invited to make festive crafts that represent the Seven Principles of the seasonal festival of Kwanzaa, with Dorita Gonpor.  Wednesday, December 28
Family Films – Ossie Davis Theater, Main Library
Winnie the Pooh at 11:00 am
The 2011 animated Disney film is based on three stories found in the A. A. Milne’s beloved books: “In Which Eeyore Loses a Tail and Pooh Finds One,” “In Which Piglet Meets a Heffalump,” and “In Which Rabbit Has a Busy Day and We Learn What Christopher Robin Does in the Mornings.” 69 minutes; rated G. Shrek Forever After at 2:00 pm
Here’s the 2011 hilarious and fitting finale to the Oscarwinning series. Longing for the days when he was a “real ogre,” Shrek signs a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to get his roar back…but turns his world upside down in the process. Donkey suddenly can’t remember his best friend; Fiona is now a tough warrior princess; and Puss in Boots is one fat cat! Together, they have just 24 hours to reverse the contract and restore happily FOREVER to close the final chapter. 93 minutes; rated PG Thursday December 29 from 11:00 – 2:00 pm
Drop-in Crafts — Meeting Room,Main Library
Let your creative energy run rampant! We’ll have materials and instruction for several wonderful projects you can take home--including noise makers for New Year’s Eve. 
Friday December 30 from 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Live Performance with Chip Bryant, the Silent Clown
Ossie Davis Theate
One of our most favorite performers returns to NRPL to mesmerize kids of all ages (and their parents and grandparents) with his wildly funny antics. In the tradition of vaudeville, Chip’s fast-paced performance includes an artful blend of clowning, mime, juggling, magic, puppetry, music, and audience interaction - without saying a single word. Friday, January 6 at 5:00 pm
Three Kings Day Celebration
Library’s Ossie Davis Theater
Colorful festivities marking the end of the holiday season will feature a live, interactive performance,festive decorations and samples of Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Day bread), from El Trigal Bakery in New Rochelle. The whole family is invited to take part in this cultural tradition.
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