Toy Swap – Saturday, December 13th from 10 to 12 [all ages]
Do you have toys your kids have outgrown? We’re hosting a toy swap for the gift giving season and we’re looking for donations.
Donated toys must be in good, clean, working condition, and will only be accepted in the week leading up to the event, Tue. 12/9 to Fri. 12/12 during the library’s open hours. Please no clothes, costumes, or books. Toys left outside of donation hours will not be accepted.
We will have bags available. You do not need to donate to take part in the swap.
Seated Tai-Chi
Mondays 1, 8 & 15 and Wednesdays 3, 10, 17 from 10:00 – 10:55 AM
In this program you will learn the form of Sun Style Tai Chi in its seated version. This Fall Prevention joint safe activity over time can help reduce symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis and depression while you are seated in a chair. Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) report this program reduces falls by 55% and recurrent falls by 70%. This program is for adults. 50+. Email instructor Jo Osborne joannosborne2@gmail.com to register.
Community Story Time (birth to PreK)
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join other community members and their little ones for an early literacy focused story time full of songs, rhymes, stories.
Magic the Gathering Club – Tuesday, December 16th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. [ages 8+]
Bring your own cards or deck and come play and talk MTG. We will have a deck or two to play with if you don’t have your own. Players of all experience levels are welcome
French Conversation Chez Henry
Tuesdays, December 2nd, 9th & 16th from 7 to 8 p.m.
All levels of French speakers, as well as the French curious, are welcome to this informal conversation group.
Seated Tai-Chi
Mondays 1, 8 & 15 and Wednesdays 3, 10, 17 from 10:00 – 10:55 AM
In this program you will learn the form of Sun Style Tai Chi in its seated version. This Fall Prevention joint safe activity over time can help reduce symptoms for people with Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis and depression while you are seated in a chair. Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) report this program reduces falls by 55% and recurrent falls by 70%. This program is for adults. 50+. Email instructor Jo Osborne joannosborne2@gmail.com to register.
Sewing and Quilting Group
Wednesdays, December 3rd & 17th from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Mary Stephenson hosts this twice-monthly gathering of people who sew and/or quilt. Bring a project you’re working on. Sewing machines are welcome. For more information, email marystephenson6@gmail.com
Gift Crafts: Button Machine – Wednesday, December 17th from 3 to 4 p.m. [all ages]
We’re busting out the button machine for keychains, pins and magnets. Each person can make up to 5 items. No sign up needed, drop in and join us!
Animation Club – Thursdays, December 4th & 18th from 3 to 5 p.m. [ages 8+] Registration Required
Come make stop motion movies with us! Use LEGO, clay, paper or try hand drawn animation with flip books and apps. Animators of every level welcomed.
Important Registration information:
Registration is only through the youth_librarian @drml.org email address.
Registrations are only for the upcoming month.
2 spots will be held for new animators. If those spots aren’t filled 1 week before the club, kids from the wait list will be admitted.
Deborah Rawson Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, December 18th, at 7 p.m.
The monthly meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email drawsonmemlib@gmail.com to receive the link.
The Library Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The meeting is open to all. Those who wish to attend remotely may email drawsonmemlib@gmail.com to receive a link. The 2025 Thursday meeting dates are:
January 16 (Annual Meeting and Budget Vote)
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
Minutes can be viewed online at https://www.drml.org/about/trustees/
Stories and Songs with Beth and David London [birth to PreK] Fridays at 11am (except 12/26)
Come see why Beth and David make Friday the best day of the week at DRML. We hope you can join us for an hour of preschool stories, songs, dance and more!
Chess Club – Fridays December 5th & 19th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. [ages 6+] Registration Required
The world’s greatest strategy game is very popular right now. Whether you’re deep into it, or deeply curious, you’re welcome to join us for Chess Club! All skill levels are welcome.
Gift Crafts: Ornaments – Saturday, December 20th from 3 to 4 p.m. [all ages]
On our last gift craft day we’re making fillable ornaments with plastic ornament globes. We’ve got loads of craft supplies to decorate them with, or bring a special keepsake to tuck inside.
Community Story Time (birth to PreK)
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join other community members and their little ones for an early literacy focused story time full of songs, rhymes, stories.
Noon Year’s Eve Party – Wednesday, December 31st at 11 a.m. to noon [all ages]
Celebrate the New Year without staying up all night! We’re having a pajama party chock full of games, crafts, dancing, and snacks, with a countdown to noon and a balloon drop.