A Successful Craft Day

Children of all ages gather to hear June Strambler
reading a story about Clifford the Big Red Dog.
photo by Margaret Cast

More than 140 children attended Craft Day with Mrs. Claus on December 3 at the Freeport Library, a branch of the Brazoria County Library System. Boys and girls of all ages participated in various activities and make-and-take crafts, including making a Christmas ornament, decorating a cookie, and making their own personalized gift wrap. There was also a special storytime and each child received a copy of the book that was read.

The event would not have been complete without Mrs. Claus, who promised to deliver any last minute Christmas wishes to Santa. She greeted everyone with a warm smile and a free candy cane.

Sponsored by Friends of the Freeport Library, Craft Day with Mrs. Claus is one of the biggest events of the year. “We were delighted to see so many children visit the library and celebrate the holiday season with us,” Cindy Yell, Freeport branch manager, said. “Friends members put forth an incredible effort to make Craft Day with Mrs. Claus one of the most memorable programs we offer every year.”

Freeport Friends of the Library, Inc. is a non-profit group that supports the library though fundraising throughout the year. They sponsor annual events like Craft Day with Mrs. Claus, Author Day, and summer reading club.

For information on other events held at the Freeport Library throughout the year, or for information on joining the Friends of Freeport Library, call the library at (979) 233-3622.

Craft Day with Mrs. Claus in Freeport

From 10 a.m to 12 p.m on Saturday, December 3, Freeport Library, a branch of Brazoria County Library System, will host Craft Day with Mrs. Claus. Children who attend will get to make ornaments, decorate a cookie, get a free book, and meet Mrs. Claus herself!

Several stations - each with a different activity - will be set up throughout the library. Children will decorate a cookie, make a tree ornament to take home, and stamp gift wrap to make their own wrapping paper. Mrs. Claus will read stories to all the children, and then they will receive a free book, provided by Friends of the Freeport Library.

“Craft Day with Mrs. Claus is one of our biggest events every year, and we’re excited to see everyone come celebrate the holiday season with us,” Cindy Yell, Freeport branch manager, said.

The event is sponsored by Friends of the Freeport Library and is free to the public. For more information, call the library at 979-233-3622.