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Janine Dorsey

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Free Christmas fun for kids

Posted Dec 6, 2011 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Dec 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

More free entertainment options exist for occupying the kids during the winter break.

To get in the Christmas spirit, check out these festivities taking place at Clearwater libraries:

Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.
• Largo High School Madrigal Singers – Thursday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. Holiday music for all ages.
• Holiday Crafts with Miss Connie – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Registration required. Grades K and up. Create crafts to celebrate the holiday season.
• Preschool Holiday Crafts – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Young children will have plenty of fun with simple holiday crafts.
• Green Gifts – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m. Teens can recycle old clothing into new gifts.  Bring an old t-shirt or jeans, or choose from our selection. Your choice of several projects.
• The Little Snow Girl & Other Holiday Tales – Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Watch Katie Adams as she performs multicultural holiday stories with audience participation.
• Holiday Showtime with Dascaloja Puppeteers – Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. A holiday puppet show for children featuring “Santa Calls” by William Joyce, “Frosty the Snowman” and multi-cultural songs.

North Greenwood Library, 905 N. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave.
• 2nd Annual Posada Party & Holiday Sing-Along: Saturday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m. Enjoy Mexican and American holiday traditions, with crafts, a piñata, hot drinks, holiday treats and a sing-along.