German-themed Christmas Open House planned at library

The Wells County Public Library will be having its annual Christmas Open House on Tuesday, December 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. Drop in anytime throughout the evening to listen to songs, stories, and enjoy holiday refreshments. Don’t be surprised if you spot a few people wearing lederhosen, since this year’s theme celebrates the Christmas traditions of Germany.
More than 30 members of the Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor (man and woman choir) will be performing traditional German Christmas carols and folk songs in the main library beginning at 7 pm. The Fort Wayne Männerchor und Damenchor is the second oldest German singing society in Indiana, tracing its history back to the founding of the Fort Wayne Sängerbund on October 4, 1869.
Before the music starts, children can meet in front of the “starry night” storytime room at 6:30 pm to listen to some popular Christmas stories. Just like German tradition, the children can leave their shoes outside the storytime room in hopes of a small treat from St. Nicholas.
Throughout the evening you can enjoy holiday refreshments and browse the library for holiday books, magazines, movies, music, and more.
No registration needed. Free event! For more information call the Wells County Public Library at 260-824-1612 or visit www.wellscolibrary.org.


Schedule of Events:

6:30-7 p.m.
Children’s Christmas
stories in the storytime room.

7-7:50 p.m.
Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor performance.

7 p.m.
Refreshments served.