Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from December 1 to 23, 2023.
- Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Closed Sundays.
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. $6 for kids 12 and under. $12 for adults.
- Petting zoo (but during the day; see below)
- Listen to carolers.
- Listen to Christmas story.
- Dinner ($25 for adults, $12 children 12 and under)
Reservations are required for the Christmas dinner, and are strongly recommended for Christmas at the Library. Reservations are open now!
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, with a chance to pet them, but you can’t pet or feed them during the evening nativity scene. A selection of animals will be available Thursday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for petting.
Cost: Free
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 – $12, Children under 12 – $6
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
Celebrate Jesus’ 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 on Thursday-Saturday evenings, with parking available or shuttle bus transportation provided from the Library. Two seatings 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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.
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