It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas! HBMLibrary's Annual Christmas Crafting Program will be in the center of the Library from Monday, December 1st, while supplies last. This year's theme is "Color Your Own Christmas"!

Dear Santa, Love, text on a blank sheet of paper, multiple Santa clips, 2 small wrapped gifts, a pinecone and some holly berries

Letters to Santa

Bring the kids to the Library to write and mail their Christmas Wish List to Santa! The last day to send their letters is Saturday, December 13th.

Warm Up West Jeff

Warm Up West Jeff is back! Free selections of coats, hats, gloves, and more are available during business hours in the Library lobby.

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Notary Service

This service is available for free during business hours that align with the work schedule of our on-staff notary. Call the Information Desk at 614-879-8448 for availability.

Booklovers Book Discussion Group

December's Read: "The Lion Women of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the HBMLibrary are very special volunteers who give of their time and efforts in support of the Library. Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 5th at 5:30 PM

2025 West Jefferson Christmas Toy Drives

Adopt A Family

The West Jefferson Adopt-A-Family Association, along with numerous West Jefferson citizens, provides Christmas gifts to children within the school district from newborn to age 15. All applications must be turned into the Library or to your child's school by Monday, December 1st.

Call ahead for tag availability. Please return the tags along with the unopened/new gifts to the Library by Wednesday, December 10th. Thank you!

If you have any questions, contact Dee Jones at 614-746-7648.

Firefighters Toy Drive

Applications for the Firefighters Toy Drive are available at the Library Saturday, November 1st, through Saturday, November 29th. Applications can be turned in directly to the Fire Department by Sunday, November 30th. To fill out the application online, click "read more" and scroll down to the Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations of new, unopened toys and clothing may be dropped off now through December 20th at the Library. If you would like to send a check, please make it payable to "Firefighters Toy Drive."

If you have any questions, contact the Fire Department at 614-879-8265.

Shop With A Cop

Applications for Shop With a Cop are available at the Library and the Police Department from Saturday, November 1st, through Tuesday, November 25th.

If you have any questions, contact the non-emergency number at 614-879-7672.