2025 Holiday Events Happening Around the Region

Join Lake Agassiz Regional Library in celebrating the season by attending a holiday program at a location near you!

Ada Public Library

Holiday Open House – Ada Public Library
Tuesday, December 2 from 2:00-4:00 PM
Get in the spirit of the season and join the Ada Public Library for a holiday open house. Stop by for refreshments, holiday music, and delightful conversation.

Holiday Watercolor Card Social – Ada Public Library
Wednesday, December 10 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us for a relaxing morning of painting and make a holiday themed greeting card to send to family and friends this season. Design your own card or use one of our holiday themed designs. Ages 10 and up.

Bagley Public Library

Young Artists: Create holiday cards and gifts – Bagley Public Library
Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The library’s Craft Closet will be opened and youth are invited to get creative making gifts and holiday cards for their family and friends!

Climax Public Library

Climax Book Club – “The Christmas Bookshop” by Jenny Colgan – Climax Public Library
Monday, December 1 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Join us at the Climax Library to discuss The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan. All are welcome. Reserve a copy of the book here.

Americana Folk Art – Create Wool Felted Ornaments– Climax Community Center
Monday, December 8 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Join us at the Climax Community Center to learn about and create a one-of-a-kind wool-felted ornament with DeeDe Grieve.

Crookston Public Library

STEM Snowstorm in a Jar and Snowball Catapult – Crookston Public Library
Tuesday, December 9 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Join your library for STEMsational Tuesday! This month we will take on a creative winter project as kids of all ages are invited to create a snowstorm in a jar.

Felt Ornament Workshop – Crookston Public Library
Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Create your own cozy keepsake! Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to craft a felt ornament to take home. Plus, settle in with a warm drink from our hot cocoa bar.

Holiday Pajama Storytime – Crookston Public Library
Friday, December 26 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Join us for a special holiday Storytime, inviting children to wear their pajamas, listen to stories, do a winter craft and play games. Morning and afternoon options are available.

Noon Year’s Eve Party – Crookston Public Library
Wednesday, December 31 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join the library for a kid-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration, complete with a balloon drop at noon!

Detroit Lakes Public Library

Holiday Open House – Detroit Lakes Public Library
Monday, December 1 from 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Join staff and fellow library lovers for a celebration of the season featuring holiday traditions and refreshments from around the world. Join us for this event and stay for the tree lighting at 5:00 and the Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m.

Miniature Book Ornaments– Detroit Lakes Public Library
Saturday, December 13 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Try out a new hobby at your library! Join us to learn how to create a globe ornament filled with miniature books that you have read this year! Registration is required.

Hendrum Link Site

Holiday Open House – Hendrum LINK Site
Wednesday, December 10 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Get in the spirit of the season and join the Hendrum LINK site for a holiday open house. Stop in for treats, door prizes, and more!

Hendrum Book Club – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon – Hendrum LINK Site
Monday, December 15 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Join us at the Hendrum LINK site to discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. All are welcome!

Moorhead Public Library

Pictures with Santa! – Moorhead Public Library
Tuesday, December 2 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Bring your phones and cameras to take your free pictures with Santa and enjoy some light refreshments. Stay after for our Tuesday night Storytime which begins at 6:30pm! We ho-ho-hope to see you there!

Holiday Open House with Santa and Book Signing with Andrea Baumgardner – Moorhead Public Library
Saturday, December 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The Friends of the Moorhead Library invite you to a holiday open house featuring music from the Red River Harp Ensemble, a mini book sale and other activities!

• Pictures with Santa from 1:30-3:00 pm
  Just in time for your holiday cards! Bring your phones and cameras to take your free pictures with Santa!
• Gingerbread Cookie Decorating from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  Decorate your own gingerbread cookies provided by the Black Cat Bakery!
• Book Signing with Andrea Baumgardner from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
  Andrea Baumgardner, author of BermBaum’s: Recipes from Fargo’s Nordic-Jewish Deli, will offer a book signing and book sales along with treats to sample!Limited edition BernBaums t-shirts will be available for a $20 donation to the library.  Request a copy of BernBaum’s: Recipes from Fargo’s Nordic-Jewish Deli here.

Best Sellers Book Club – “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon – Moorhead Public Library
Monday, December 8 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we’ll meet to discuss “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon.

Holiday Canning Workshop – Moorhead Public Library
Tuesday, December 9 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thinking about gifting homemade jams or jellies this holiday season? Join us to learn more about preserving delicious treats for friends and family, with Clay County Extension.

Senior Social SPECIAL EVENT Holiday Sing-a-long! – Moorhead Public Library
Thursday, December 11 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Happy Holidays! Join MSUM Professor of Piano, Amy Mercer, and some of her students for a holiday sing-a-long! Carol along if you like, or just take a listen while you relax with coffee and games. Refreshments will be provided.

Noon Year’s Eve Party – Moorhead Public Library
Wednesday, December 31 from 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Join the library for a kid-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration, complete with a balloon drop at noon!