By Arianne Leigh

With the generous help of the Friends of the Benjamin Library, we have recently started scheduling some exciting children’s programs on Wednesday afternoons. During December, we will offer what we hope is an annual event, Gingerbread Decorating! This event is free but space is limited so be sure to arrive early. Gingerbread Decorating (ages 4-11 with a parent), begins Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.

An already established annual event is the Snowman Coloring Contest. Our creative Allied Gardens residents put forth their best efforts and the results are amazing. This year, prizes will be awarded in five different age categories, from infant through adult, so everyone in the family can participate. Pick up snowman coloring sheets at the circulation desk. Be sure to bring back your best artistic work into the library by 6 p.m. on Dec. 17. Winners will receive a meal at the Grantville Jersey Mike’s and all artwork is displayed in the library. Thank you Jersey Mike’s for supporting the Benjamin Library!

Ongoing Programs for Adults Include:

Hatha Yoga, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Fitness Fun for Older Adults, Fridays at 11:15 a.m.

Healthy Back Yoga, first and third Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Book Club, second Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.

Mystery Class, Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Benjamin Friends of the Library, fourth Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.

Ongoing Children’s Programs:

Toddler/Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5 years), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime Yoga (ages 2-8 years), Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

––Arianne Leigh is branch manager of the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library. Write to her at [email protected].