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CATEGORIES:Holiday Events
SUMMARY:Christmas at the Library
LOCATION:4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:\nLive Nativity\nSee a real life representation of the birth of Jesus, incl
 uding shepherds, a camel, donkey, lambs, and other animals. A selection of 
 animals will be available Thursday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for p
 etting. This free attraction is located between the Library entrance and th
 e Graham Family Homeplace.\n\nPlease don’t pet or feed the animals during t
 he evening nativity scene. This activity is dependent upon weather conditio
 ns.\n\nLive Nativity Hours:\nMonday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.\nFrid
 ay and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.\n\nNativity\nPetting Zoo\nPetting Zoo Hou
 rs:\nThursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\nHorse-drawn Carriage Ri
 des\nExperience the ambiance of Christmas at the Library from a horse-drawn
  carriage. Purchase tickets in advance (preferred) or on-site when you arri
 ve, then get on board for a 15- to 18-minute ride around the BGEA Headquart
 ers and Library grounds. Each carriage comfortably seats four adults.\n\nFe
 el free to bring a blanket to provide extra warmth for your carriage ride. 
 Blankets will also be available for purchase in the Ruth’s Attic bookstore.
 \n\nCarriage Ride Hours:\nMonday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Last ri
 de at 8:45 p.m.)\nFriday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)\nSaturday,
  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)\n\nCost: Adults – $12, Children und
 er 12 – $6; Tickets can be reserved in advance; limited tickets may be avai
 lable on-site.\n\nCarriage Rides\nStory Time\nBring the little ones for a s
 pecial time of reading from Christmas books available in Ruth’s Attic books
 tore. Kids of all ages are welcome, but this free event is especially recom
 mended for those under age 12.\n\nStory Time Hours:\nStory time will begin 
 every 30 minutes beginning at 5 p.m.\n\nStory Time\nChristmas Dinner\nCeleb
 rate the Savior’s birth with family and friends over a wonderful Christmas 
 dinner. This traditional holiday meal features turkey and carved ham with m
 aple Dijon glaze, cranberry cornbread stuffing, other savory dishes, and an
  assortment of festive desserts. Dinner will be served just behind the Libr
 ary in the BGEA headquarters on Thursday-Saturday evenings, with parking av
 ailable or shuttle bus transportation provided from the Library. Two seatin
 gs 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.\n\nReserve a spot for Christmas dinner by clicking the
  “Reservations” button at the top of this page.\n\n\n\nChristmas-Dinner\n\n
 Christmas Carolers\nFrom “Joy to the World” to “O Holy Night,” songs of the
  season can be heard live each night of Christmas at the Library. This acti
 vity includes a variety of performances by different groups.\n\n \n\nThe Jo
 urney of Faith\nThe Journey of Faith tour retraces the inspiring journey of
  Billy Graham, using state-of-the-art exhibits and historical retrospective
 s. The last tour starts 1.5 hours prior to closing.\n\n \n\nHoliday Goodies
 \nEnjoy Mother Graham’s pound cake, cinnamon rolls, hot apple cider, and mu
 ch more.\n\n \n\nRuth’s Attic\nIf you’re looking for a special gift—from bo
 oks and Bibles to home décor, apparel, and jewelry—check out Charlotte’s ow
 n Christian bookstore.\n\n 
X-EXTRAINFO:December 1-23, 2025\n\nMonday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nFriday a
 nd Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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