WRITE AND RECITE AT THE OPEN MIC

Support local authors or write and recite your own original work today! Attend our Author Open Mic at Sherwood Branch from 1-4pm.
Share your creation with as @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

GARDEN INDOORS

1. Pick up a take-n-make at your nearest branch or try indoor gardening yourself. While supplies last!
2. All you need is a few seeds, some soil, a pot, water, and a little ambition!
3. Share a photo and tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

DECORATING COOKIES

We challenge you to bake today or attend our Creative Connections: Cookie Decorating session from 6:30-8 p.m. at Sherwood Branch.
Registration required.
Share a photo of your creations and tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

RELAX, READ AND DRINK TEA

We challenge you to relax and have a cup of tea today, but don’t forget to grab a book beforehand.
Pick up a take-n-make at your nearest branch while quantities last.
Share a pic of your favourite book.
Don’t forget to tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

START A JOURNAL

Write your own story today. No matter the subject, or length, or genre, just start writing.
Pick up a take-n-make at your nearest branch (while quantities last)
or just simply pick up a pencil and write what comes to mind.
Snap a pic and share your creation on social.
Don’t forget to tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS

Enjoy the outdoors today. Go to a new place and explore.
Pick up a take-n-make at your nearest branch, while quantities last, and go on an adventure.
Snap a photo of your adventure and share it with us!
Don’t forget to tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

GET GIFTING

As you gather ribbons and bows, share pictures of your gift prep with us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar
or attend our Creative Collections: Wreath Gift Bag program from 3:00-4:30pm at Sherwood Branch.
Registration required.

ENGAGE IN CULINARY CREATIONS

Try a new culinary creation today using a new or favourite spice.
Pick up a take-n-make at your nearest branch, while quantities last,
and/or try your hand at a new recipe from one of our cookbooks.
Share a pic of your creation and don’t forget to tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

MAKE A HOLIDAY CARD

Make your own holiday cards today.
Do this on your own or attend our Creative Connections: Mini Holiday Cards
session from 7:00-8:30pm at Sherwood Branch.
Share your cards on our socials!
Don’t forget to tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

PAINT LIKE PICASSO

Be your own Picasso today.
Take a single paint colour and just simply begin painting.
Let the mindfulness take over.
Pick up a take-n-make at your nearest branch, while quantities last.
Share your creations with us @MiltonPublicLibrary @MPL Advent Calendar

WRAP UP IN HOLIDAY WARMTH

Time how quickly you can wrap a gift today, just for fun.
Be creative and make your own gift wrap, or attend our gift wrap
Creative Connections: Gift Wrap session from 6:30-8:00pm at Sherwood Branch.
Share your cards on our socials!
Don’t forget to tag us @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

Share a Smile with Yourself

Tell yourself you are wonderful today!
Write an inspiring message to yourself and hang it on the fridge.
Feel like sharing? @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar
Draw a happy face and stick it on a mirror.
Pick up an take-n-make at your nearest branch, while quantities last.

ENAGE IN MINDFULNESS

Take the time to find your happy place today and engage in your own form of meditation.
Consider attending our Movement, Memory, and Mindfulness session at Sherwood Branch from 10:00-11:30am.
Registration required.
Share how you like to take some time for yourself
@MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar

DECK THE HALLS!

 Share photos of your home decorating with us on our socials @MiltonPublicLibrary #MPLAdventCalendar.
We would love to see your creative efforts!
We also welcome you to attend our  Creative Connections: Garlands session
from 3:00-4:30pm at Sherwood Branch.
Registration required.

CHANNEL THE ARTIST WITHIN

Engage in some kind of art activity today or consider supporting local artisans by attending our
Artisan Market at Sherwood Branch from 10:00-4:00pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support local, finish up holiday shopping
with unique, handmade items, or treat yourself!