The Polar Express conductor is pictured with an elf-friend at a Polar Express program held at the Payne Branch Library.
Do you believe? All aboard the Polar Express! The Children’s Room at the historic Carnegie library in Paulding will be hosting a fun-filled family evening with a celebration of The Polar Express on Thursday, December 6th from 6:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. This contemporary childhood classic was written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. The book was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1986 and has been the backdrop for children’s holiday programming ever since. The question of whether or not a child “believes” is paramount to the ability of that child to imagine possibilities. During this event, children will delight in meeting the conductor who will help them find their way to Santa. Santa will meet with children and give them a special gift. Games, crafts and refreshments will enhance the evening and each child will receive a silver bell (while supplies last).
The adult department will also be featuring demonstrations on how to wrap gifts, especially odd-sized items. This demo will take place upstairs during the same time as the Polar Express event. For more information contact the library at 419-399-2032.
