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Winter Reading Kick-Off: Mini Book Retreat

January 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Free

Winter Reading Kick-Off: Mini Book Retreat

Saturday, January 3 | 10 AM – 1:30 PM | Bigford (lower level) | Adults 18+

Kick off the Winter Reading season with a cozy mini retreat made just for book lovers! Register today to enjoy some quiet reading time, then head to the MakerSpace for a fun, hands-on craft while you eat your lunch. Bring a book of your choice and make it shine — decorate and bedazzle your cover to give it a unique, eye-catching sparkle.

Relax, read, and connect with fellow book lovers as you welcome the Winter Reading season in comfort and creativity.

Registration is required.

Supplies needed

Sack lunch (optional)
Book to bedazzle
Any items to help make your day of reading extra cozy

Schedule

10 am – 10:30 am: Registration (Bigford, on the lower level)

Light refreshments
Coffee / Tea / Hot Chocolate
Retreat supplies

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Reading

Pick a location and start reading

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: MakerSpace Lunch & Craft

Eat Lunch (optional)
Bring a book of your choice to bedazzle the cover.
Talk about the book you were reading.

You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.

For more information, please contact Niles District Library, at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269.683.8545.