Come get in the holiday spirit and join us on Monday, December 1, to make a ribbon Christmas tree ornament to celebrate the season and help you decorate for the holidays. Craft time is always full of fun and laughter! Come join us and share in the holiday cheer. We will meet at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. in the large meeting room. There is no fee, but donations are always welcome! December Crazy Crafters Project Join Carey native, Hilary Orians, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, as she discusses and shares financial insights and planning perspectives on a variety of topics: $ Outsmarting scammers $ Preparing for the Unexpected (Life Insurance) $ Social Security $ What to do when you leave an employer $ Estate planning $ Alzheimer’s—protect health & wealth $ Qualified Charitable Contributions $ Retirement Planning—Options for living in retirement Dorcas Carey Public Library is committed to providing our patrons access to a variety of resources to meet their educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs in a welcoming atmosphere. VISIT US: 236 E. Findlay St., Carey, OH 43316 HOURS: Mon—Thurs 9 a.m.—8 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.—5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.—1 p.m.; Sun. CLOSED REACH US: Phone: 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 ▪ E-mail: Dorcascarey@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://dorcascarey.org/ FOLLOW US: DCPL Facebook 4 Financial Education Series Beginning in January with Hilary Orians Register in person at the adult circulation desk or by phone 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 May your days be merry and bright! Happy Holidays from all the staff at Dorcas Carey Public Library! Monthly Newsletter Inside this issue Clueless in the Kitchen..................... 2 Santa Visit .................. 2 STREAM ..................... 3 November Fun (pics) .. 3 Crazy Crafters ............ 4 Upcoming 2026 Financial Education with Hilary Orians..... 4 Christmas in Carey Friday, December 5, 5–8 p.m. Celebrate the season and enjoy an evening visiting your favorite places in town. Stop by Dorcas Carey Public Library and warm up with nachos and cheese, hot chocolate, and sign up for a fun door prize! December 2025 CHRISTMAS CLOSING Closing at 1PM on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 and ALL DAY on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 DIY Gift Bags & Tags with Joy Wilson The Library will be closing for the NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY at 1PM on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, and ALL DAY on THURSDAY, JANUARY 1. Give your gifts with a little extra flair this season with one-of-a-kind Christmas bags and tags! All material will be provided free at this workshop. Sign up at the adult desk or call the library at 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 to reserve your spot today! Monday, December 15 @ 6 p.m. Large Meeting Room
Clueless in the Kitchen (Teens & Tweens) 2 “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” —Mary Schmich Santa Visit! Christmas Cookie Decorating! Let the celebrating begin! Join us at the library on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 3:30 p.m. to decorate sweet treats! Register in person by December 2nd at the adult circulation desk or by phone at 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 Library Programs Dorcas Carey Public Library offers many different programs and events each month. We have activities specifically targeted for children, tweens and teens, as well as adults and all ages. See below for a few fun and informative activities coming up this month: • Crazy Crafters (12/1) • Tech w/Ted (Tuesdays & Thursdays) • Clueless in the Kitchen (12/3) • Mother Goose Time (12/4, 11 & 18) • Storytime (12/4, 11 & 18) • ABC Come Play with Me (12/4, 11 & 18) • Teen Advisory Group (12/4) • After School Bunch (12/5, 12 & 19) • Christmas in Carey (12/5) • Dominoes (12/8) • STREAM (12/9) • Christmas Bags & Tags Workshop (12/15) • LEGO Builders (12/16) • Carey Page Turners Book Discussion Group (12/17) • Teen Time (12/18) • Zen Coloring (12/24) • Closing Early for Christmas Eve (12/24) • Closed for Christmas (12/25) • Closing Early for New Year’s Eve (12/31) Stop by the library for more information on any of these programs, or look for more information on our web page, https://dorcascarey.org/, in the Progressor Times, and on our Facebook page. STREAM (Kids K-5th Grade) 3 Register in person at the adult circulation desk or by phone 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 Tuesday, December 9 @ 3:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room (Sign up by Monday, December 8) Storytime TAG—Decorating for Christmas Let’s mix up some FUN! November Fun!
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