Whether it’s a classic like How the Grinch Stole Christmas or something new like Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas, ‘tis the season for gathering the family together for a great book or movie.

Save money this season by checking out your holiday entertainment at the library – an opportunity to avoid crowded stores. Just like stores, we have the latest titles. A few can be seen on this page. Ask a librarian to find you more holiday books and movies.

And, spread the holiday cheer with do-it-yourself gift ideas from the library – from cooking to crafting. Great books for homemade gifts are listed below the holiday books, DVDs and CDs.

New Holiday Books, DVDs and Music

An Angel for Christmas by Heather Graham (fiction)

Christmas Treasures by Thomas Kinkade (inspirational fiction)

Christmas Note by Donna VanLiere (inspirational fiction)

Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Christmas (DVD)

Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (DVD)

Golden Christmas 2: The Second Tail (DVD)

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special (DVD)

Prep and Landing  (DVD)

Thomas and Friends – Merry Christmas Thomas! (DVD)

Babar and Father Christmas (DVD)

Christmas by Michael Buble (CD)

Christmas Symphony by Mannheim Steamroller (CD)

A Holiday Carole by Carole King (CD)

Christmas in Diverse City by Tobymac (CD)

Crafting and Cooking

Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas: Crafts, Decorating Tips, and Recipes, 1920s-1960s

Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebration

55 Christmas Balls to Knit: Colorful, Festive Ornaments, Tree Decorations, Centerpieces, Wreaths, Window Dressings

Cooking For Christmas: Favorite Holiday Recipes to Share with Family and Friends

Very Merry Cookies