George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, The Woodlands, Texas, Announces Events For December 2022

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in December 2022 at George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, Texas.

All events take place at the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library:


Featured Events at the Library

Thursday, December 8th at 10:00am and 11:00am – Storytime with Santa – Ages 5 and younger
Santa will visit the Mitchell Library for a special storytime at 10am and 11am. Entrance is first-come, first-serve until the room or program is at capacity. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Thursday, December 13th from 4:00pm-6:00pm – Holiday Open House – All Ages
Come join us at the Mitchell Library as we celebrate the holiday season with a special Open House complete with refreshments, crafts, live music, and a special appearance by Santa!

Monthly Events at the Library

Thursday, December 1st at 1:00pm – Adult Fiction Book Club/Nonfiction Book Club Holiday Meeting
The Fiction and Nonfiction Book Clubs will come together to discuss two books set in Mexico in the mid-to-late 1800s. Enjoy good food and camaraderie in this holiday get-together while participating in a shared discussion of two books that have similar settings and historical backgrounds. For adults 18+, registration is required.

The Fiction Book Club will discuss Luis Alberto Urrea’s The Hummingbird’s Daughter, an epic mystical drama about a young woman’s sudden sainthood.

The Nonfiction Book Club will discuss The Last Emperor of Mexico: The Dramatic Story of the Habsburg Archduke Who Created a Kingdom in the New World, the spectacular story of European hubris, of imperialist aspirations clashing with revolutionary fervor, and of the Old World breaking from the New.

Monday, December 5th from 5:30pm-7:00pm– Teen Escape from the Grand Hotel: An Escape Room Game– Teens 13-17
Register and join other teens attempting to break out of the Grand Hotel. Fun times and snacks provided! Ages 13-17, registration required.

Wednesday, December 7th from 10:00am-11:30am – Needlecrafts: Knit & Stitch
Calling all Needlecrafters! Come by the Mitchell Library Large Meeting Room to socialize while you work on your craft projects. Open to anyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, or does any other needlecraft. Bring your own work-in-progress and supplies.

Monday, December 12th from 5:30pm-7:00pm– Teen Craft Lightning Jars– Teens 13-17
Teens 13-17 will create Lightning Jars using fairy lights and other supplies. Pretty for the holiday season. Registration required. All supplies and snacks provided.

Tuesday, December 13th at 1:30pm – Adult Crafternoons
If you’ve got hundreds of “pins” on Pinterest, but just can’t get started, Crafternoons is for you! Each month will feature a free craft that adults 18+ can create. Registration is required. No advanced skills are needed; crafts are self-directed with instructions provided. By registering, you are reserving a craft packet for yourself to create while at the meeting. December’s craft will be a gnome ornament!

Thursday, December 15th at 1:00pm – Adult Movie Matinee
Come see Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). From the best-selling novel comes the captivating mystery of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. In her young adulthood, the “Marsh Girl” is drawn to two young men from town. When one of them is found dead, she is cast by the community as a suspect; however, as the case unfolds, the facts become increasingly unclear and the secrets of the marsh may reveal long-hidden secrets. We invite you to join other adults 18+ for popcorn, a drink, and a movie in Large Meeting Room 102. Registration is required.

Monday, December 19th from 1:00pm-6:00pm– Teen Movie Marathon– Teens 13-17
Join us for this TEENS ONLY Fantastic Beasts Movie Marathon! These movies are rated PG-13 and will be located in the downstairs Large Meeting Room 102. Teens 13-17, registration required. Popcorn, candy, and pizza will be served!

Thursday, December 22nd from 2:00pm-3:00pm – Tunes @Two Holiday
Drop by the first floor lobby at 2:00pm to hear Mitchell Library musicians perform all of your favorite holiday music live!

Weekly Events at the Library

Mondays from 10:00am-11:00am - Tiny Tots Library Play Time – Ages 3 and younger
A Family Place Library weekly event. This come-and-go program at the Mitchell Library encourages play with educational toys and activities that target early literacy. Spend time together, play in a playgroup atmosphere, make friends, and visit with other parents.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am & 11:00am - Family Storytime – Ages 5 and younger
Join us at Mitchell Library for a morning of stories. This story program is geared for children five and younger and a caregiver and emphasizes stories and activities for toddlers. It is also a great way to meet other families in the area with young children.


Library Holiday Closing
Christmas Early Closing – December 22nd all MCMLS branches close at 5pm
Christmas Holiday – December 23rd – 26th all MCMLS branches closed


All current library events may be viewed at the MCMLS website - www.countylibrary.org
**All events are free and open to the public**
**All events are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with the library to confirm the day and time of the events**