Hanukkah: Jewish people around the world, December 25- January 2

Hanukkah is one of the world’s best-known winter holidays. This eight-day festival of light centers around the story of a miracle. When the temple in Jerusalem was rededicated, a menorah kept burning for eight days when there was only enough oil left for one. Today, families light a menorah for eight nights and display it in their windows. Foods fried are traditionally served, especially latkes and jelly donuts called sufganiyot. Kids play with a spinning dreidel to win gelt (real money or chocolate coins), and they may receive money, chocolate, or presents from their families! Our holiday hub has several Hanukkah stories and recipes, including how to make your own gelt!

Short story contest for 8th-12th graders in San Mateo County (theme: "coming of age in a digital world"). This is organized by the Peninsula Library System for the annual YA Novel Con. Submissions for the writing contest will be accepted from now till Dec 31, and the winner will be announced at the convention on Feb 8 at Redwood City Library. If this sounds interesting for your students, please distribute the info. Thanks!

Short Story Contest 2025 (spanish) (1).pdf

Short Story Contest 2025 Flyer 8.5x11 1.pdf

Main Event Flyer 8.5x11.pdf

https://www.dalycity.org/calendar.aspx?CID=22

Check out the newest information from your local library. The Summer Reading Challenge, the libraries new hours, and so much more.

You can still access SORA to read ebooks and listen to audio books. Use your CLEVER account.

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