Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library 2022 — live nativity, carriage rides, story time, more…

Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 28th to December 23rd, 2022.

• 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 are 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 – $11, Children under 12 – $5

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 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 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.

 

 

More Christmas Nativity Events

Check out our large list of Christmas Nativity events in the Charlotte area or see quick day by day list here.