CL Library offers free holiday fun for all ages

The Canyon Lake Library is hosting a gift-wrapping event through Dec. 21. Bring your gifts to the library between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and volunteers will wrap them while you wait. The event is free or by donation.

Stop by the library’s Maker Space table in December and make a silly snowman ornament to take home. Maker Space is a free monthly craft offered by the library.

Miss Ginny’s Preschool Story Time meets today, Dec. 20, at 11:30 a.m. and will feature a Christmas theme. The class will meet again on Jan. 10 and Jan. 24. The program is led by Librarian Miss Ginny and features Mr. Bill on the piano and interactive songs at each meeting. The program for kids ages three to five meets every other Friday and includes an interactive story, music and movement activities.

The Knitting and Crochet Crafters program meets today from 1 to 4 p.m. The part-social, part-educational program is open to new crafters of all skill levels. Loaner tools and supplies are available. This time of year, the members of the group are busy making warm garments for those who need them. The group creates and donates hats, shawls, pillows and more to organizations that help veterans, the homeless and the terminally ill. This month, the group donated 11 knitted caps to the City of Menifee’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count.

Toddler Story Time will meet on Monday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. in the Kid’s Cove in the library. Toddler Story Time is led by volunteer Gretchen Blackford and includes a craft, a story, interactive songs and opportunities for children ages three and younger to use their growing vocabulary and experience social interaction with other children. The Dec. 23 meeting will feature a special Christmas craft and Christmas carols.

Play Day will meet on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program is a free-form party for parents and their children. Toys are provided along with a craft, music, a story and light refreshments.

The Adult Book Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. The selected book will be announced in January. Newcomers are always welcome and copies of December’s selection are available at the circulation desk. The library provides discussion questions relating to the book selection and light refreshments at each meeting.

Roots to Grow is a homework help program held on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. High school students can earn volunteer credit for assisting younger children with their studies. Students who wish to participate should contact the library in advance to express their interest.

Public computers are available for use at the library. Saving is possible with the use of a removable drive such as a USB. The library also has an AWE computer for young children. The computer is preprogrammed with educational games and activities and not attached to the Internet.

The library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas and on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Book drops will be available during this time for patrons who need to return their items.

The library is located inside the City Hall building at 31516 Railroad Canyon Rd. Hours are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. For more information, call 951-244-9181.