Nov 26, 2013 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library will welcome the season of joy and giving during its Holiday Open House from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

The Friends of the Bowlby Library is sponsoring the annual cookie walk and cookie raffle. Cookies will be for sale for $3 per dozen (box container) or $5 per dozen (Christmas Tin provided by the Friends) during the afternoon. The Pine Tree Quilt Shop also has donated a festive lap quilt to be raffled off this season. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

Pictures with Santa will also be available during the open house. Cost is $10 for two 5×7 photos.

There will be a holiday story time for children from 4 to 6 p.m., as well as a special craft, games, cookies and plenty of holiday cheer.

The Friends of the Bowlby library also has put together a basket overflowing with goodies for children. Items include books, crayons, stuffed animals, markers, games and much more. Raffle tickets are on sale now for $1 per ticket, or six for $5, and can be purchased through Dec. 4. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales will benefit the Bowlby Library. Winning tickets will be drawn at 5 p.m. during the open house.

Live music and refreshments also will be provided. All events are free and open to the public. The Holiday Open House is sponsored by the Friends of the Bowlby Library.