November brings shorter days and colder weather. It’s time to pull out our winter wardrobes and curl up by the fire with a good book. In Scandinavian countries, the concept of creating warmth and comfort through simple pleasures is known as hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-geh’).
Hygge means something different to everyone – perhaps it’s a loaf of fresh bread, a game night with friends or family or a new craft project. If hygge for you means getting creative, join one of the many crafting programs offered at our branches this November and get inspired to make homemade gifts or cozy creations.
Explore our wide selection of books to learn new skills like crafting or baking. Planning a cozy family night in? Borrow one of over 350 different games available at Wellington County Library branches.
For more ways to bring hygge into your life, check out one of these great titles, available through your library:
– Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness, Marie Tourell Søderberg;
– My Hygge Home, Meik Wiking;
– Craft Your Own Cosy Scandi Christmas, Becci Coombes;
– Making Winter: A Hygge-Inspired Guide for Surviving the Winter Months, Emma Mitchell; and
– Scandinavian Comfort Food, Trina Hahnemann.
ARTHUR BRANCH (519-848-3999)
Craft and Create: Terracotta Pot Snowman (Adults and Teens)
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Please register.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 12:30 to 1:30pm
Teen Cafe (Teens)
Hang out with other teens and make, watch, chat and explore. Please register.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 4:30 to 5:30pm
CLIFFORD BRANCH (519-327-8328)
Craft and Create: Holiday Gift Boxes (Adults/Teens)
Create a beautiful holiday-themed gift box. Please register.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 5 to 6pm
Book Club: Cozy Reads (Adults)
From cozy mysteries to romantic small-town tales that encourage us to curl up by the fire, this month’s book club will delve into warm and wholesome storytelling. Bring recommendations for fellow readers. Please register.
Friday, Nov. 28, 1 to 2pm
DRAYTON BRANCH (519-638-3788)
Cricut Creations: Personalized Mugs (Adults)
Learn how to create personalized mugs using the Cricut, Cricut Mug Press, and Infusible Ink. Please register.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1 to 2:30pm
At the Movies: The Bad Guys 2 (All Ages)
Drop in this PA Day for a showing of The Bad Guys 2. Bring a blanket and we’ll provide the popcorn! Running time 104 minutes; rated G.
Friday, Nov. 28, 2 to 3:30pm
HARRISTON BRANCH (519-338-2396)
Exploring the Great Courses: The Guide to Essential Italy (Adults)
Learn how to access The Great Courses through Kanopy using your library card. Then enjoy the first lesson in a no-pressure environment.
We will begin The Guide to Essential Italy. Tea and sparkling water will be served. Please register.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 to 7:45pm
Evergreen Decorations
Join us for our annual collaboration with the Horticultural Society and create an evergreen planter! Please register.
Friday, Nov. 28, 10:30 to 11:30am (Kids)
Saturday, Nov. 29, 10:30 to 11:30am (Adults)
MOUNT FOREST BRANCH (519-323.4541)
Paws 4 Stories (Kids and Tweens)
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register. You will be contacted by your branch to book your exact twenty-minute time slot for this programme.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11:30am to 12:30pm
PA Day: Tie-Dye Leaves and Fall Hedgehogs Craft (Kids, Tweens, Families)
We’ll use autumn leaves to create two unique projects, tie-dye leaves and leaf hedgehogs. Please register.
Friday, Nov. 28, 10:30 to 11:30a
PALMERSTON BRANCH (519-343-2142)
Craft and Create: Snow Bird Ornaments (Adults)
Learn creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. This month we are making snow bird ornaments. Please register.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10:30am to 12pm
PA Day: Christmas Crafternoon (Kids)
Join us for holiday-themed games, crafts, challenges and more. Please register.
Friday, Nov. 28, 2 to 3pm