December kids

The Wright Stuff

On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright took the Wright Flyer airborne for 12 seconds. This was the first machine-powered flight in history! Test your knowledge of these high-flying brothers to see if you have the Wright stuff.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Sugar-plums, reindeer, and long winter's naps! How well do you remember this holiday classic? Try our online quiz, and see! Need a little help? The poem is available to read online. Add something special to your holiday traditions - print out a copy to share on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Around the World

If it's December, it's time for that familiar topic for reports: Christmas Customs Around the World. Fortunately, the library has a number of resources to help you.

Family Stories with Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard

Elizabeth Fitzgerald was born December 28, 1927 in Baltimore. Her family was filled with successful, professional people who formed a loving and uplifting environment for Elizabeth. She had a great childhood filled with wonderful memories of taking The Train to Lulu's with only her sister for company to see her relatives further south.