Destin Library to be closed from December 4 to January 2, Santa made a stop for Christmas
Destin, Florida – At the Destin Library, a large elf was guiding cars into the parking area using a glowing candy cane. This happened on a Friday night, attracting a crowd of kids eager to share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus.
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Wen Livingston, who runs the library, shared her excitement about the event. She normally doesn’t look forward to working extra hours, but the happiness seen in the kids changed her mood, making her feel great for the entire weekend. She believes this makes the event valuable for her and everyone in the community.
The event started just before 6 p.m., with kids lined up and ready. Some dressed up in holiday outfits, while others wore coordinating Christmas pajamas. Regardless of their attire, their main goal was to meet Santa, the cheerful man in the red suit. While not all kids had a written list, each had at least one wish for Christmas.
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For example, 6-year-old Opal Austin wished for a Barbie Dream House, and Harper Johnson hoped for a Nintendo Switch. Kids got to sit next to Santa for a photo, with some even sitting on his lap.
Besides meeting Santa, there was a coloring area for kids to color holiday-themed pictures. Also, before leaving, kids and their parents enjoyed some hot chocolate and cookies.
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The library announced it would be closed from December 4 to January 2 to install new carpeting. During this time, all library activities will pause, and the library’s collection will not be available for borrowing.
