Christmas stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for parents with children up to age 6, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Turner Park Library, 352 Rymal Rd. East. No registration required.

Learn about the differences in eReaders and how to download eBooks to your computer, laptop or eReader device. On Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at Terryberry Library, 100 Mohawk Rd. West, it's Sony WiFi PRS.

Brush up on your writing skills and write about a character you know nothing about, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 467 Upper Ottawa St. For ages 12 to 18, learn writing tips and tricks during the character writing workshop.

The annual Christmas shopping for kids event runs Dec. 11-13 at Eastmount Community Centre, 115 East 26th St. Kids are welcome to shop for Christmas; all items reasonably priced. Gifts are suitable for parents, grandparents, teachers, siblings, bus driver; items start at $1 and shopping help is available. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Presented by Mountain Kidz Klub.

Topic of Dec. 13 meeting of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Hamilton and area chapter, 7-9 p.m. at Amica Retirement Home, 50 Hatt St., Dundas, is "Surviving and Thriving during the Holiday Season with Crohns or Colitis (IBD) - what strategies do others use?" RSVP to Hamilton@ccfc.ca or call Janet for more information 905-628-9493.

Dr. Jim Dale on Charles Dickens and eight of his novels. December will focus on Oliver Twist, Thursday, Dec.13 at 7 p.m., Dundas Branch, Hamilton Public Library, 905-627-3507.