The Dare County Library's three branches will be closed on Friday, December 23, through Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. 

In this Month's Newsletter: 

- December New Releases Reservation Forms
- Hatteras Library "Christmas Joy" Celebration
- Two "Duck Santa" and "Sprinkles the Elf" Drive-Thru Events
- Children's Programs Take a Break
- Power of Positive Parenting Class with Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County
- Holiday Book Recommendations
- Two Drive-Thru Flu Clinics 

Click on the link to your home library branch below, fill out the form, and click "submit." As soon as we receive your submission, we will add you to the request queue. 

Please Note: The lists are the same for all three library locations. It is crucial that you click the button below for the library location from which you borrow books.

Kill Devil Hills Library New Releases Reservation Form

Manteo Library New Releases Reservation Form

Hatteras Library New Releases Reservation Form

Dare County Library to Host Three Holiday Events for all Local Families

Hatteras Library Family Christmas Event: "Christmas Joy" 

When: Saturday, December 3, 2022

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Drop in anytime!) 

Where: Hatteras Library (indoors)

Join us for several fun family crafts, including terracotta pot ginger bread houses, cookie decorating, hot cocoa, a library "Elf on the Shelf" hunt, an ugly Christmas sweater contest (for adults and children) and a special guest from the North Pole!

This event is free and for all ages. For more information, please call the Hatteras Library at 252-986-2385 or email Tammy Batschelet at [email protected].

Kill Devil Hills Library Event:

"Duck Santa" and "Sprinkles the Elf" Drive-Thru Event 

When: Monday, December 5, 2022

Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Where: Kill Devil Hills Library parking lot 

Drop off a letter or wish list for Santa! Children will receive a take-home craft (while supplies last), and have the chance to talk and wave to Santa Claus! Children must remain in vehicles, and no walk-throughs will be permitted. Help us have a fun and safe drive-thru event for our community’s children.

For more information, please call the Kill Devil Hills Library at 252-441-4331 or email Donna Roark at [email protected].

Manteo Library Event: Drive-Thru Santa

When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Manteo Library parking lot

Drop off a letter or wish list for Santa! Children will receive a bag of goodies (while supplies last) and have a chance to talk and wave to Santa Claus! Children must remain in vehicles, and no walk-throughs will be permitted. Help us have a fun and safe drive-thru event for our community’s children! For more information, please call the Manteo Library at 252-473-2372 or email Tammy Batschelet at [email protected]. 

Children's Programs to take a Winter Break 

Donna Roark and Tammy Batschelet, our wonderfully busy and hardworking children's librarians, will be taking short breaks from their programs this December. 

Please note the following dates for Geocache, Storytimes, Hooked on Books, Reading to a Therapy Dog and Debate Club:

- Kill Devil Hills Geocache is on break until early 2023.
- Storytime, Hooked on Books and Reading to a Therapy Dog programs will be on break starting December 8, 2022 in Kill Devil Hills, December 14, 2022 in Manteo, and December 15, 2022 in Hatteras.
- Debate Club will take December off and resume in January 2023.

Children's programs calendars with events, themes and more:

KIll Devil Hills Library December Calendar

Manteo Library December Calendar

Hatteras Library December Calendar

Raising Confident, Competent Children

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Virtually via Zoom)

Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is excited to partner with the Dare County Library to present a virtual seminar, Raising Confident, Competent Children, a Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)! 

This free 90-minute seminar is for parents/caregivers who want to encourage communication and social skills, self-esteem, problem-solving and independence in children from birth to 12 years old.

Presenter: Susan Lee

To register, please contact Molly McGinnis at Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County at 252-441-0614 ext. 4 or [email protected]. You may also register online by clicking the button below or visiting www.DareKids.org. 

Register Online