Holiday Season at West Valley Library

It's December! Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and spend some time at the West Valley Branch Library! Here are some of our programs going on this month.

Improv Workshop for Youth
Sat. Dec. 1st at 2pm
Please join us for this fun and engaging workshop for children and teens, ages 7 and up. Learn improvisation skills and play fun theater games. This workshop will be led by the Willow Glen Children's Theatre!

Design Some Holiday Gift Wrap or Card
Sat. Dec. 8 at 2pm
Get a head start on your holiday wrapping by joining us for a free holiday craft program. We will be using items around the house or yard to design some unique gift wrap. All materials will be provided by the library. This program is geared for children 5 and up. Please wear old clothes since painting can be messy.
This event takes place in the Community Room.

Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Discussion Series, Session 5
Sun. Dec. 9 at 2pm
Join us for a lecture and discussion of Mona in the Promised Land by Gish Jen. This is the last of a five-part book discussion series: Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination. Participants of all backgrounds are invited to explore the theme “Neighbors: The World Next Door” through the reading and discussion of works of contemporary and classic Jewish literature.

Anime & Manga Club for Teens
Fri. Dec. 14 at 4pm
Do you love all things anime and manga? West Valley Branch Library has a new anime and manga club for teens ages 12-18, and we want YOU to join! Watch anime episodes, discuss manga series, try some Japanese snacks, meet new friends, and have fun!

teensReach Meeting
Thurs. Dec. 20 at 4pm
teensReach is our advisory and volunteer group for teens ages 13-18. We meet every third Thursday of the month. Earn volunteer hours, share your ideas, make a difference in your community, and have fun! Please join us at the next meeting!

Game On! Gaming Party for Teens
Thurs. Dec. 27 at 4pm
Teens, join us for our monthly gaming party! Enjoy some snacks and try out some fun new multi-player video games or board games. For ages 12-18.

Reminder: We will be closed Dec. 23-25 (Sun.-Tues) and Dec. 30-Jan. 1 (Sun.-Tues.) for the holidays. Also, all story times will take a break between Dec. 16-Jan. 6th. Happy Holidays!