Mandel Public Library Hosts Holiday Events

Santa's helpers and visiting elves have been busy decorating for one of its biggest and most imaginative holiday lineups ever.

Seasonal highlights range from a life-size Candy Land game and candy-themed “Storytime Spectacular” to hands-on gingerbread workshops, musical performances, and tech-forward holiday crafting, and more.

What: Festive programs for all ages
When: Throughout the month of December, 2025
Where: Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis St.
Cost: Free with advance registration

Here's a list of upcoming December events:

A Major Holiday Highlight for Children: A Life-Size Candy Land Adventure

Brand-new this year, families can step inside one of the world’s most beloved board games. Throughout December, children and caregivers can explore a life-size Candy Land game, complete with colorful decorations, themed spaces in KidSpace, and sweet surprises. The interactive walk-through is free, self-guided, and open during library hours.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Send Holiday Greetings
Dec. 1–31 | KidSpace, 3rd Floor
Kids can write letters to Santa or design holiday cards. Letters addressed to Santa and postcards with mailing addresses will receive a letter back. Any postcards colored for family and friends with an address also will be mailed out.
Let’s Play Candy Land!
Dec. 3–31 | Prefunction Area, 3rd Floor
A self-guided, life-size Candy Land game and immersive candy-themed decorations for children and families.
Storytime Spectacular: Reading is Sweet!
Wed., Dec. 3 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Auditorium, 3rd Floor
A live candy-themed performance featuring singing, stories, costumes, and interactive fun. Families are invited to explore the life-size Candy Land afterward.
KidSpace Kitchen with Ganache Bakery: Holiday Edition
Mon., Dec. 22 | 2–3:15 p.m. | KidSpace, 3rd Floor
Children in grades K–5 can learn how to gingerbread house decorating tips from Ganache Bakery’s Jamal Lake.
Space limited; in-person sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m.
Baby Rave: New Year’s Celebration
Wed., Dec. 31 | 10–10:45 a.m. | KidSpace, 3rd Floor
Glow-in-the-dark fun for babies and toddlers up to age 5.
Space limited; sign-up begins at 9:30 a.m.

TWEENS & TEENS (GRADES 6–12)

Taste Buddies – Holiday Flavors
Sat., Dec. 6 | 2–3 p.m. | Studio 411, 2nd Floor
A blindfolded holiday snack taste-test challenge as teammates must guess their favorite holiday snacks.
Sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m. in TeenSource.
Teen Art Club: Holiday Edition
Sat., Dec. 20 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Studio 411
A holiday art workshop led by artist Mayling Pao.
Sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m.
Teens Make Treats with Ganache Bakery: Holiday Edition
Mon., Dec. 22 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. | KidSpace, 3rd Floor
A hands-on gingerbread decorating workshop with Ganache Bakery’s Jamal Lake. Learn how to take a premade gingerbread house and make it great.
Sign-up begins at 3 p.m.
Bah Hum Bug! Holiday Villains Movie Marathon
Tues., Dec. 23 | 2–5 p.m. | TeenSource
A movie marathon featuring favorite holiday villains… with snacks.
Teen New Year’s Eve Party
Tues., Dec. 30 | 2–3 p.m. | TeenSource
Games, snacks, and a countdown celebration, specifically for teens.

ADULTS

Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping & Meal Planning for the Holidays
Sat., Dec. 6 | 2–3 p.m. | Clematis Room, 3rd Floor
Learn creative ways to plan your holiday meals without overspending, from Amy Bergman of Amyzing Spaces.
Cricut Creations: Holiday Edition
Sun., Dec. 7 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Studio 411
Create holiday-themed projects using the Cricut; all materials will be provided.
Registration required; opens one week prior.
Good Tidings: Renaissance Holiday Concert
Sun., Dec. 7 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Auditorium, 3rd Floor
A Merrye Noyse Early Music Ensemble performs sacred and secular works from before 1600 on authentic replica Renaissance instruments. Light refreshments served.
Gifts Reimagined: Crafting with Tech Tools
Sat., Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technology & Innovation Center
Learn how to make custom tech-enabled gifts such as 3D printed figures and how to digitize your old photos. All materials provided.
Registration and intermediate computer skills required.
Craft a Snowman in a Jar
Sat., Dec. 13 | 2–4 p.m. | Studio 411
Create a festive snowman-in-a-jar keepsake to give as a gift or enjoy as a holiday keepsake.
Registration required; opens one week prior.