Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 29th to December 23rd, 2021.
- Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Closed Sundays.
Reservations for Christmas at the Library is open now.
Christmas activities begin at 5 p.m. The Library is open at 9:30 a.m. each day and you can make a reservation to visit before or after 5 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.
Here are some of the highlights. Most of these activities are free and start at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Read on for details and schedules for these activities.
- Live nativity scene
- Horse-drawn carriage rides through Christmas light displays. $4 for kids 12 and under. $8 for adults.
- Listen to carolers.
- Listen to Christmas story.
- Dinner ($25 for adults, $12 children 12 and under)
Reservations are required for the Christmas dinner, but only recommended for Christmas at the Library. If a guest shows up for Christmas at the Library without a reservation, they’ll still be able to come by the registration tent when they arrive. They will not be turned away.
Live Nativity at Christmas at the Library
See a real life representation of the birth of Jesus, including shepherds, a camel, donkey, lambs, and other animals. This free attraction is located between the Library entrance and the Graham Family Homeplace. Please don’t pet or feed the animals during the evening nativity scene.
Live Nativity Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
You can visit the animals during the day, and that’s a chance to pet and feed them, but you can’t pet or feed them during the evening nativity scene.
Cost: Free, but reservation is required
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Christmas at the Library
Experience the ambiance of Christmas at the Library from a horse-drawn carriage. Purchase tickets in the Library parking lot, then get on board for a 15- to 18-minute ride around the BGEA Headquarters and Library grounds. Each carriage comfortably seats four adults.
Carriage Ride Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Last ride at 8:45 p.m.)
Friday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)
Saturday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)
Cost: Adults – $8, Children under 12 – $4
Story Time at Christmas at the Library
Bring the little ones to the Billy Graham Library patio for a special time of reading from Christmas books available in the Ruth’s Attic Bookstore. Kids of all ages are welcome, but this free event is especially recommended for those under age 12. The patio is covered and heated so everyone stays warm.
Story Time Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Every 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Christmas Dinner at Christmas at the Library (more info soon)
Celebrate the Savior’s birth with family and friends over a wonderful Christmas dinner. This traditional holiday meal features turkey and carved ham with maple Dijon glaze, cranberry cornbread stuffing, other savory dishes, and an assortment of festive desserts. Dinner will be served just behind the Library in the BGEA headquarters, with parking available or shuttle bus transportation provided from the Library.
Christmas Dinner Dates:
December 2nd to 18th, 2021
Thursdays-Saturdays
Time: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each night
Cost:
Adults: $25
Children under 12: $12
Tickets are required and will be available beginning October 15th, 2021.
Christmas Carolers
From “Joy to the World” to “O Holy Night,” songs of the season can be heard live each night of Christmas at the Library. This activity includes a variety of performances by different groups.
Cost: This activity will be limited, due to health precautions.
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Will says
Can Christmas Dinner tickets be bought on line or can they bought at the library?
Lucille Workman says
Two tickets were purchased for the carriage ride for the 11th of December
My friend did the transaction for me as my tablet was acting up. I never received the confirmation of the two tickets that were purchased.
Please look in to this for me or give me info on who to contact.
Thank you
The tickets were purchased on Jerry Angus credit card.
Jody Mace says
Hi Lucille. You’ll need to contact the Billy Graham Library to work that out. We aren’t associated with the Library. We just list events. This is their phone number:704-401-3200