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Wigilia & Wonders: Polish Holiday Traditions

With Storytelling Librarian Lindsay Taylor

2025-12-16 17:30:00 2025-12-16 18:30:00 America/New_York Wigilia & Wonders: Polish Holiday Traditions Join Storytelling Librarian Lindsay Taylor for a festive journey into Polish holiday traditions! Discover the symbolism of hand-made ornaments, as you craft your own decorations to take home. River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room

Tuesday, December 16
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 17:30:00 2025-12-16 18:30:00 America/New_York Wigilia & Wonders: Polish Holiday Traditions Join Storytelling Librarian Lindsay Taylor for a festive journey into Polish holiday traditions! Discover the symbolism of hand-made ornaments, as you craft your own decorations to take home. River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room

River Park Branch

River Park Meeting Room

Join Storytelling Librarian Lindsay Taylor for a festive journey into Polish holiday traditions! Discover the symbolism of hand-made ornaments, as you craft your own decorations to take home.

You'll uncover the rich blend of folklore, family customs, and artistry that make Polish celebrations so memorable.

Participants will make ornamental paper cuttings called wycinanki as well as straw ornaments.  We’ll also sample Polish holiday foods like kiefli cookies, rye bread with butter/farmer’s cheese, and fruity traditional kompot drink!

 

Wigilia & Wonders is a part of the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence.  Look for SJCPL events with the America 250 logo, and visit america250.org to find out more about the Semiquincentennial.

River Park Branch

D.Casey@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4635
Branch manager
Darla Casey

Hours
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Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 Closed

About the branch

Features: public meeting room, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area

Upcoming events

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Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
River Park Meeting Room
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Learn about how plants use photosynthesis to make their own food, and how a seed sprouts and develops. Take your own seeds home to watch them grow! One hour program; ages 8-12

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
River Park Meeting Room
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Explore hands-on beat production, enjoy a rap performance of a children's storybook, and get on the mic and learn how to freestyle! With local musicians ReminisceX and HeyZeus.

Thu, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
River Park Meeting Room
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Join us once a month for Game Night! We will offer a variety of board games, card games, video games, and more! Plus, it wouldn’t be a game night without some snacks! Come hang out!

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
River Park Meeting Room
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Civics meets bingo! Test your knowledge of American government, history, and civic life. Come ready to play, learn, and have fun. Small civics-themed prizes with snacks!

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
River Park Meeting Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
River Park Meeting Room
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Learn how to design and handstitch your own custom fluffy, plushy bag charm. Light snack provided. Recommended for ages 12-18.