Everyone loves MO Willems! Here is a Lunch Doodles printable to have fun with. Visit our website and social media often for downloadable resources for you and your children from Leeds Jane Culbreth Library!
Family Night Movies Games Books
Visit our website often for the latest Winter Activity Drop. We are librarians so finding fun entertainment is just one of our superpowers. A big THANK YOU to our Leeds Library Patrons who donated board games and puzzles to keep our entertainment selection fresh! When you need some fresh supplies to entertain your family we are ready to help!
Come in or call the library (205) 699-5962 to select movies, board games, and books! Check our website each week for new activities ready for you to print to keep yourself and your kiddos occupied!
*Remember, we have been happily serving the Leeds Area for 100 years. Some of our services include: helping you select materials, checking them out for you, and bringing your items to your car. What can we do to help you today?
We are looking forward to celebrating 100 years of the library serving the Leeds area! On Tuesday, January 10th at 1:00pm we started counting towards 100 days until our 100th Anniversary on April 19th!
Everyone loves Mo’s books. Check out this free downloadable printable activity.
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is Counting to 100
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is counting to 100 at 1:00pm everyday between January 10th and April 19th. We will count up to the 100th year anniversary of having a Library in Leeds, Alabama. Look for our announcements of activities, events, and programs in the months to come leading up to the 100th Year Anniversary Celebration and visit our social media often for updates!
Library Closing Early Today
Due to plumbing issues, Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is closing early today, January 11 and will be closed tomorrow, January 12. We will reopen on Friday, January 13. We apologize for any inconvenience!
We had a fabulous My Story Town event at Leeds Primary School yesterday. Please check out the January My Story Town Page for more information and join us next month on February 14 for the February My Story Town event.
This Week at the Library December 19
There’s so much to see and do at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library. First of all, if you haven’t downloaded your 25 Days of Christmas Activity for you and your children, make sure so and the link is near the bottom of this post. Also the Christmas Themed Fun Kits are available while supplies last for you to enjoy with your family through the holidays!
This Week at the Library
- Monday, December 19 –Lunchtime Movie for the Holiday: 11a-1p __ / Make It Monday: Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie / Take & Make Snowman
- Tuesday, December 20 – Tot Time with Ramona: 10:30a / Teen Space Craft & Movie: 4p / Exciting Polar Express Party: 5p
- Wednesday, December 21 – Lunchtime Movie – Love Actually: 11a
- Thursday, December 22 – Closed for City Weather Day!
- Friday, December 23-26 – Closed for the Holidays – Merry Christmas
Monday Lunch Time Movie for the Holiday: Holiday Inn
Monday Lunch Time Movie: Movies for the Holiday: Holiday Inn – December 19th Starts at 11am – Drop-in to watch while you eat your lunch and leave when you need to. Event Details: In this Irving Berlin musical, Jim and Lila are members of a performing trio who plan to quit and run a country hotel. When Lila says she has fallen in love with the dancer in the act, Ted, Jim leaves town with a broken heart. After turning the inn into the holidays-only live entertainment venue, Jim winds up booking – and falling for Linda. But when Ted shows up at the place after being dumped by Lila, he too sets his sights on beautiful Linda. Starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, and Virginia Dale. Not Rated, 1942, 1 hr-40m.
Make It Monday – Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie
Make it Monday: Gingerbread Decorating (Gr. K-6th) Sign Up Online.
Monday, December 19th at 1:00pm Come decorate (and eat) a delicious gingerbread cookie. One cookie per registered child.
Take & Make Snowman
Monday, December 19: Do you wanna build a snowman? Take & Make for older kids. Come to the Leeds Library, TODAY – Monday, December 19th, to get a paper 3-D Snowman with instructions ready for you to cut out, assemble, and decorate! Take and Make – All day – While they last.
Library Teen Space | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Tuesday, December 20th – Library YA Teen Space – Times: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Event Details: Teens! What are you doing 5 Days Before Christmas? Come to the library because we are watching Nightmare Before Christmas! There will be a holiday card-marking station in the YA Teen Space. Pizza & soda will be provided.
Registration is Required Call: 205-699-5962 for more information & to register.
You are Invited to a Special Polar Express Party
Tuesday, December 20: Reserve your FREE Ticket to the Polar Express Party at the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library on December 20th at 5pm. Dress in your Pajamas, Bring your Fluffy Blanket, and we will serve snacks, drinks, popcorn cookies and hot chocolate (and chocolate milk). RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW: 205.699.5962.
Lunch Time Movie for the Holiday: Love Actually
Wednesday, December 21: Program Type: Film Age Group: Adults Event Details: Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. The film follows eight couples during the holiday season with stories that make your heart ache, stories that make you believe in the magic of the season, and stories that make you laugh until your belly hurts. Among the characters explored are David, the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer, Sarah, a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry, a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary. Starring Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Martin Freeman, Joanna Page, Keira Knightley, and Hugh Grant. R, 2003, 2h 15m. The movie begins at 11am for come-and-go lunchtime movie time.
Closing on Thursday due to Extreme Cold
Download 25 Days of Christmas Activities
Be sure to download the 25 Days of Christmas Activities to enjoy with your family throughout this Christmas season as well as pick up your Christmas Family Pack when you come into the library!
Download 25 Days of Christmas Now
Christmas Themed Family Fun Kit
Hurry in! Get your Christmas Break Family Kit while they last! It’s time to come select the items for your Family Time Activity Kit for Christmas Break! We have created this picture graph for even your smallest family members can help you pick out everything on your list. Oh, and don’t forget your treat!
There’s something for everyone at LJCL!
The Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is here to serve you during library hours. Come in and check out a book, find a cozy chair and stay awhile! The Library awaits your visit.
Pick Up Your Christmas Themed Family Night Kits!
Stop by today or Call to RESERVE (limited supplies) Christmas Themed Family Night Kit –*PICK UP BEGINS –*Wednesday, December 14th* –While They Last!*– Select from over 100 of our board games, books, DVDs, and packets to fill with STEM, LEGO, or art activities to be enjoyed together as a family. Play, read, and do the activities at the library or check out the Family Night Kit to take home or take it with you as you travel during your Christmas Break.
Reindeer Games this Saturday!
Join in All the Reindeer Games we have at the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library this Saturday, December 17th from 10am-20m. Drop in with your friends and family for some silly games, photo opportunities and snacks. Call 205.699.5962 for more information.
You are Invited to a Special Polar Express Party
You are Invited to a Special Polar Express Party at 5:00 pm on December 20th at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library. RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW: 205.699.5962. Dress in your pajamas, bring your fluffy blanket. We will serve popcorn, cookies, hot chocolate and chocolate milk.
Also, come see the Smokey City Rails Model Railroad Club & Magic Valley TCA Train sets being set up at the library! There’s so much to see and do at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library to celebrate the Christmas holiday season!
Next Week at the Library
There’s so much to see and do at Leeds Jane Culbreth Library. First of all, Leeds Christmas Parade kicks off tomorrow (Friday, December 9) at 7:00 pm so join us on the street in front of the library to enjoy this fabulous annual event! Then, join us on Saturday for a Take and Make Ornament.
Next Week at the Library
- Monday, December 12 – Lunchtime Movie for the Holiday: 11a-1p Life Actually / Chef Rose – Coffee & Cake Friends of the Library Event: 2p
- Tuesday, December 13 – My Story Town at the North Pole (at the library) with Mrs. Santa and more: 10:30a
- Wednesday, December 14 – Beverly’s Dance – Christmas Themed: 10:30-11a
- Thursday, December 15 – Art Club with Karen Carroll: 4p
- Friday, December 16 – TBA: 11a
- Saturday, December 17 – Reindeer Games: 10a12n
Monday Lunch Time Movie for the Holiday: Love Actually
Program Type: Film Age Group: Adults Event Details: Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. The film follows eight couples during the holiday season with stories that make your heart ache, stories that make you believe in the magic of the season, and stories that make you laugh until your belly hurts. Among the characters explored are David, the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer, Sarah, a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry, a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary. Starring Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Martin Freeman, Joanna Page, Keira Knightley, and Hugh Grant. R, 2003, 2h 15m. The movie begins at 11am for come-and-go lunchtime movie time.
Chef Rose – Coffee & Cake Friends of the Library Event
Time: 2pm-6pm Event Details: Welcome Chef Rose to the Library! You will recognize Chef Rose from her cooking spots on TVs Talk of Alabama, local morning talk show. Chef Rose will bring cakes to taste and take. This Friends of the Library event is a fundraiser and just in time for the holiday parties and edible gifts.
My Story Town: The North Pole | Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Tuesday, December 13th — My Story Town: The North Pole
Time: 10:30am Event Details: Join us at the North Pole/Leeds Library for My Story Town! Mrs. Claus is going to read us stories, we will enjoy cookies & milk, sing songs, do
crafts and write letters to Santa to travel to the North Pole. Ages: Children and Caregivers. Learn more about the My Story Town Program, click here.
Beverly’s Dance Studio – Christmas Themed!
Wednesday, December 14th
Time: 10:30am Event Details: Join in the music and move and groove! Bring your 2yrs and up children for 30 mins of movement and dance routines. This free dance activity is a gift to the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library Patrons. Bring a friend and sign them up for a library card!
3rd Thursday Art Club with Karen
Thursday, December 15th — 3rd Thursday Art Club
Time: 4pm Event Details: Join Artist and teacher, Karen Carroll for a lively lesson in art. Although this is a group activity, Karen gives individual instruction and advice. All ages
are welcome. Supplies are provide. Wear paint splatter proof clothing.
Take & Make Christmas Ornament
Saturday, December 10 Time: 10a-2p
Download 25 Days of Christmas Activities
Be sure to download the 25 Days of Christmas Activities to enjoy with your family throughout this Christmas season as well as pick up your Christmas Family Pack when you come into the library!
Download 25 Days of Christmas Now
There’s something for everyone at LJCL!
The Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is here to serve you during library hours. Come in and check out a book, find a cozy chair and stay awhile! The Library awaits your visit.
Christmas 25 Days of Fun Project for Kids
The Leeds Jane Culbreth Library is happy to provide a Christmas 25 Days of Fun Project for Kids! This is a downloadable PDF for daily fun activities for your child to celebrate each day of December leading up to Christmas Day on December 25th. We hope you have a fabulous holiday season and plenty of fun with your kids!
Activities to enjoy with your children! Click on the buttons below to view, download and print Christmas 25 Days of Christmas Fun!