About 150 attend Christmas party at Holley library

By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 4 December 2016 at 8:37 am

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Photos by Kristina Gabalski

HOLLEY – Santa made an appearance and had gifts for the youngest attendees on Friday night during the annual Community Christmas Party at the Community Free Library in Holley.

More than 150 people enjoyed an evening of music, Christmas stories and a visit with Santa. Library Director Sandra Shaw says the event hosted by the library is a popular one for Holley residents.

“It’s something we do for the community to say ‘thank you’,” she said at the party on Friday night.

The evening included Christmas Carols, a performance by the Holley Middle School/High School Women’s Choir, Mrs. Claus reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a basket raffle, a visit from Santa and refreshments.

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Susan Persia plays piano while those attending the annual Christmas Party sing carols.

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“Mrs. Claus” reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas to enthusiastic youngsters.

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The Holley Community Christmas Party drew a large number of people for an evening of family events including signing Christmas Carols and reading holiday stories.

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Members of the Women’s Choir from Holley Middle School/High School perform at the library.

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