HOOPESTON — The Hoopeston Public Library and the University of Illinois Coopertive Extension-Vermilion County Unit will present “Gifts in a jar,” a free hands-on children’s Christmas craft program on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the library, 110 N. Fourth St.
Kids ages 5-13 will be able to make hot chocolate mix and cookie mix gift jars, reindeer food and some other surprises.
There will be two sessions, one at 10:30 a.m. and the other at 1:30 p.m. Participation is limited to 30 people per session, so pre-registration is requested.
For more information, or two register, call the library at 283-6711. Sign up for one session only.
Local News
December 14, 2009
Hoopeston library plans children's program
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