9 AM: Doors Open with all-day activities!

• • Shop handmade products from 55+ local artisans

  • Food and beverage available just outside our library doors from Daddy Doggies and Ta’ Deliciozo Food Truck

  • Educational display of rocks, minerals, fossils, and Native American artifacts presented by the Thames Valley Rockhounds and the Lapidary and Mineral Club of Central Connecticut

  • Pick up a free Take & Make Craft

  • Try your luck at our scavenger hunt throughout the library and win a prize
  • Stop by our gift wrapping station (donations encouraged)
  • Participate in our raffle (available until 2:30 PM)

9 AM: Norwich Technical High School Concert Chorus performs in the Atrium

9 AM – 9:45 AM: The Grinch can be found causing mischief around the festival

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Support Otis Library by purchasing a $5 printed photo with the Grinch (new this year!)

10:15 AM: Crow & Cauldron Witch Dancers perform in the Atrium

10:40 AM: Gather in the Children’s Department with Ms. Melanie for a story before Santa’s big arrival

11 AM – 1 PM: Santa arrives for photos and wishes! Support Otis Library by purchasing a $5 printed photo with Santa (new this year!)

11 AM: Mystic Garland Dancers perform in the Atrium

12 PM: Pat Kirker performs in the Atrium

1 PM: International Dance Academy performs in the Atrium

1:30 PM: Feisty Four Stringers perform in the Atrium

2:15 PM: Raffle closes

2:30 PM: Raffle winners are announced

3 PM: Festival Closes