Looking for things to do in or around North Tonawanda? Here are a few ways to get out of the house and enjoy life at the library.

· Local kids in grades 1 - 6 can practice their literary skills and hang out with a furry friend on Sunday, Dec. 2 when the North Tonawanda Public Library (505 Meadow Drive) sponsors Read to the Dogs. Take a seat with a certified therapy dog and spend 15 minutes reading aloud to this curious canine. Call (716) 693-4132 or visit www.ntlibrary.org for more info.

· The NT Public Library (505 Meadow Drive) will also host a musical holiday event on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 7 PM to 8 PM when Matt's Music for Kids takes center stage. Enjoy a stirring rendition of Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas, lots of holiday songs, treats, and a visit from a certain Mr. Kris Kringle. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call (716) 693-4132 or visit www.ntlibrary.org for more info.

· It's Lunch and Literature for kids in grades 4 - 7 on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at noon. at the NT Public Library (505 Meadow Drive). Bring a bag lunch, a comfy floor pillow, and a favorite book to discuss, and get ready for some interesting and intelligent conversation. A dessert snack will be provided. Register by Tuesday, Dec. 11. Call (716) 693-4132 or visit www.ntlibrary.org for more info.

· Bring kids ages 5 and up to the NT Public Library to make a special tree decoration and holiday bookmark on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 AM to 4 PM. No registration required to help make a memory that will last forever. Call (716) 693-4132 or visit www.ntlibrary.org for more info.

· Burn off some of those Christmas calories, kids - the NT Public Library (505 Meadow Drive) will host a Dance Dance Revolution Party on Thursday, Dec. 27 from noon to 2:30 PM. No registration required! Call (716) 693-4132 or visit www.ntlibrary.org for more info.

· Got the Holiday Break Blues? Shake them with Christmas Vacation at the Movies on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 1 PM at the NT Public Library (505 Meadow Drive). Come for a screening of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and enjoy complimentary popcorn. No registration required Call (716) 693-4132 or visit www.ntlibrary.org for more info.