Library Announces December Programs, Holiday Closures and Donation Drive

The Adams County Public Library released its December program schedule and holiday hours on December 4, providing details on seasonal events, service adjustments, and a donation drive that will run at one branch through mid December. The announcement clarified which programs remained available, which activities were ongoing through the month, and which days branches will be closed for the holidays.

Among the highlighted offerings, the Manchester branch distributed craft kits to take home, and a scavenger hunt at Manchester is running through December 17. A Santa themed scavenger hunt at the North Adams branch will continue through December 30. A seasonal reading program titled Tales Through the Holidays was available through December 1. The North Adams branch organized a donation drive for a local homeless shelter that runs through December 12. The release also noted adjustments to branch hours on specified dates to accommodate staff training.

The library reminded patrons that all branches will be closed for Christmas on December 24 to 25, and for New Year observance on December 31 to January 1. To preserve access during those dates and throughout the busy holiday period, the release emphasized the library's digital resources and curbside pickup options. Contact information for each branch was included with the schedule so patrons can confirm hours and program details directly with their local location.

For families and regular library users, the schedule sets clear expectations for school aged children and caregivers planning activities during the break. The donation drive at North Adams creates a concrete local relief effort during a time when shelter demand typically increases. Adjusted staff training hours may temporarily alter in person service windows, making advance planning and use of digital services more important for residents who rely on the library for internet access, study space, and program participation.

Patrons are advised to check branch contact lines or the library website for any last minute changes, to plan around the announced closures, and to consider contributing to the North Adams donation drive before December 12 to support residents experiencing homelessness during the winter months.