Happy Holidays

Browse reading suggestions, learning material, and more for all ages to make your holiday season bright.

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Explore the Holidays

Holiday Prep

Treats & Feasts

Gifting

Christmas Reading & Watching

December 21

The Winter Solstice

Books on Winter

December 25 - January 2

Hanukkah

Books on Hanukkah

December 25

Christmas

Books on Christmas

December 26 - January 1

Kwanzaa

Books on Kwanzaa

Holidays from Around the World

Krampus Night: December 5

St. Nicholas Day: December 6

St. Lucia Day: December 13

Las Posadas: December 16-24

Boxing Day: December 26

New Year’s: December 31-January 1

Three Kings Day (Epiphany): January 6

Makar Sankranti: January 14

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Holiday Prep Starts Here!

Let the library be your guide to your holiday celebrations.

Make a Gingerbread House

Gumdrops and candy canes! Create a gingerbread house with these fun tips.

Listen to an Audiobook with OverDrive

Download an audiobook from OverDrive while you're hanging decorations for the season.

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As of 7/14/25, Central Rappahannock Regional Library is limiting printing to 50 pages per print job to reduce costs to the library budget.

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Holiday Treats & Feasts >

Winter Feasts - Fast or Slow

Whether you're short on time or want a dish that's been simmering for hours, a sit-down meal is a wonderful way to spend a frosty evening.

Planning a Winter Party

Are you in charge of organizing a party this season? Planning and pacing yourself can help, as can these excellent books.

Holiday Baking at Its Best

Holiday gatherings of family and friends are the perfect time to share some special baked treats!

Boards & Cocktails for Holiday Gatherings

Fast and easy, boards are the perfect solution for creating stunning appetizers for gatherings or casual family meals.

Make personalized gifts using equipment at IdeaSpace or tools you can borrow from our Tech-on-the-Go and Library of Things collections.

Create a unique gift with our 3D Printer.

Stitch together a project with the Sewing Machine, Serger, or Embroidery Machine.

Record special holiday moments with our Tech-On-the-Go Panasonic 4k HC-VX981 Video Camcorder Kit or the Tech-On-the-Go Insta One X 360 Camera Kit.

Take a holiday portrait with our Tech-On-the-Go Neewer LED Ring Light Kit.

Make some holiday music with our Tech-On-the-Go Denon DJ MC4000 Kit.

Use our Library of Things Craft Kits to make something for that special someone.

Make the Season Bright

Add that personal touch to your holiday by checking out these books and creating your own unique items for gifts and celebration activities.

December 21

The Winter Solstice

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December 25 - January 2

Hanukkah

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December 25

Christmas

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December 26 - January 1

Kwanzaa

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Holidays from Around the World

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Make personalized gifts using equipment at IdeaSpace or tools you can borrow from our Tech-on-the-Go and Library of Things collections.

Make the Season Bright List

Christmas movies, TV episodes, and more for all ages on DVD & Streaming Video.

Christmas Reading Recommendations

Not sure what to read?