It doesn’t seem possible that December is already half over and the Holidays are upon us. Your Library Staff has done an amazing job, dressing up all 4 library locations for the season. Patrons have enjoyed the programs and hospitality of our Children’s events and Open Houses, with music and home baked treats also provided by Library staff. They are all exceptional people and along with the members of the Niagara Falls Library Board, we thank them all for their continuing efforts in making the Niagara Falls Public Library the dynamic place that it is. Thanks also to Rainbow Greenhouses for the Giant Poinsettia which they have placed in the Victoria Avenue Library. Seasons Greetings to one and all.

Big Screen Tuesday on December 22 is presenting the 1954 yuletide classic “White Christmas” - featuring Bing Crosby and Danny Kay in their prime, and the very recognizable music of Irving Berlin. Showtime is 7pm.

Holiday hours will be observed, beginning this...

We will be offering a movie series of some all time Christmas favourites beginning Saturday December 19 with "Nightmare before Christmas" at 2pm. From Monday through Wednesday of the following week, you can enjoy "It’s a Wonderful Life", "Polar Express" and "The Santa Claus", each afternoon at 2. On Tuesday evening at 7pm - White Christmas will be the special feature.

After Christmas beginning December 28, our daily films will be new releases including “9”, "Post Grad", "The Informant", and "Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs". Showtime is again 2pm each day. For more information call the Library at 905-356-8080 or check the website www.nflibrary.ca. Admission is free, and all films will be shown in the LaMarsh Room at the Victoria Avenue Library.

If you prefer to view movies at home over the holidays, be sure and check thelibrary catalogue to see what is available.

Please join us for the second in our "Exploring...

Library staff will treat our patrons to more music, crafts and goodies this week at the Chippawa branch library on Monday December 7, from 6-8pm and Community Centre branch on Saturday December 12, from 2-4pm. If you were present this past weekend at Victoria or Stamford, you know already there is another side to your local library. The Open Houses are meant to be our gesture of good will and fellowship to our public as the holidays approach. It’s a chance to see and hear the staff in another role, as they sing or share with you their special Christmas goodies. Please make a point to drop in.

If the holiday season puts you in the mood to do some cooking or baking, may I recommend two new titles we now have in the Library? “Niagara Cooks: from farm to table”...