Allison Laureys was a recent winner in the take-home craft drawing at North Webster Community Public Library as she proudly displays her prize. InkFreeNews photo provided by North Webster Community Public Library.

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NORTH WEBSTER — Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Friends of the Library Santa’s Workshop and Book Sale at North Webster Community Public Library. The two-day event takes place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1.

In addition to gently used books, DVDs and puzzles, handmade bowl cozies, mug rugs and fleece keyhole scarves will be for sale along with a variety of gift baskets for adults and children. A holiday-themed photographic backdrop will also be available free of charge to use for your family holiday photos. Proceeds from the event will go to support the work of the library.

If you like making your own gifts, come to the Knit 1 Crochet 2 Class 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, and make a farm truck holiday throw pillow. You have a choice of knitting or crocheting it. The class is free, but you must bring your own knitting or crocheting supplies. A list of the supplies you need is available at the circulation desk.

Although the holidays are a festive time, they can also be stressful. Chill out with Chair Yoga 11 a.m. every Wednesday. You will learn how to do yoga poses while seated or standing using a chair for support. Designed for all fitness levels, chair yoga is a good way to improve strength, flexibility and balance. Each class is followed by a 15-minute meditation session for relaxation.

As the weather turns cooler, stop by the library and enjoy the cozy fireplace. It’s a relaxing place to leaf through a magazine, read a newspaper or chat with a friend.

During the Thanksgiving holiday, the library will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and be closed all day Thanksgiving, Nov. 25; Friday, Nov. 26; and Saturday, Nov. 27. The library will re-open 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29.