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LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY.📣 UPCOMING CLOSURE 📣
On Friday, November 7th, all seven of MRL's branches will be closed for Staff Training Day! Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday, November 8th 😊
Thank you for your understanding as our employees train to better serve YOU, our awesome patrons!
If you want to join a relaxed book club without a specific book choice each month, check out Mostly Books at Grottoes Branch Library! We gather every 1st Monday of the month to chat about the books we've been enjoying and exchange recommendations 📖
Next meeting:
👉 Monday, December 1st
👉 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
👉 Grottoes Branch Library
🎄✨ The Grottoes Annual Christmas Parade ✨🎄
Get ready to experience The Magic of Christmas Movies! 🎬🌟
This year’s parade will bring to life your favorite holiday classics — from Elf and Home Alone to The Polar Express, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and A Christmas Story — all sparkling with festive lights and North Pole charm! 🎅🚂🎁
Enjoy marching bands, dancers, and performers as they recreate beloved movie moments and spread plenty of holiday cheer through the streets of Grottoes.
📅 Sunday, December 7th
📍 Parade Route: Along 6th Street between Aspen and Dogwood, ending as you pass Town Hall on Dogwood Avenue.
🕓 Lineup begins at 4:00 PM | Parade rolls at 5:00 PM
Then, head to Town Hall for our Annual Tree Lighting, plus cookies, cocoa, and photo ops with Santa! 🎄🍪📸
🎬 Parade Awards & Categories 🎬
Prizes will be awarded for the following:
🏆 Silver Screen Santa Award – For the float or performance that brings a holiday movie scene to life so perfectly, you’d swear it just rolled off the silver screen!
💡 North Pole Glow Award – For the entry that shines the brightest with twinkling lights, sparkling decorations, and pure North Pole magic.
🎶 Jingle Bell Jukebox Award – For the entry that hits all the right notes with music, sound effects, or movie-inspired tunes.
⭐ Star of the North Pole Award – For the overall showstopper that leaves everyone saying, “Wow! That’s holiday magic at its finest!”
🎁 Elf-tastic Star Award – For the group of children or kid-focused performance that brings joy, energy, and holiday spirit to the parade.
📋 Parade Registration Info
While pre-registration isn’t required, it’s greatly appreciated! The first 100 participants to register will receive a movie-themed goody bag featuring a special souvenir and full lineup instructions in advance of this magical event.
👉 www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfGrottoes1/Grottoes2025ChristmasParadeRegistrationForm
✨ Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit — this is one magical night you won’t want to miss! ❤️💚 @followers
Are you interested in part-time work with a set schedule? If being around books and wonderful patrons interests you, then check out our job posting for Part-time Library Assistant at Grottoes Branch Library!
The Library Assistant works under the supervision of the Branch Manager and provides excellent customer service in person and on the phone, charges and discharges library materials, and issues library cards, among other important duties. The anticipated start date is the first week of December!
To fill out an application and learn more, including a weekly schedule, pay rate, and job requirements, please head to mrlib.org/jobs.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00 AM at Grottoes Town Hall, 601 Dogwood Avenue.
Join us as we honor and thank all who have served our country. The ceremony will include:
✨ Program Highlights:
* “What Veterans Day Means to Me” – SRES Students
* Band Performance: Elkton Middle School Band
Gateway March by Eric Osterling
America the Beautiful by Robert W. Smith
* Special Performances:
Violin: Neriah Muttai
God Bless America: Arielle Muttai
Poem Recital: Levi Muttai
Special Thank You: Rinnah Muttai
* Keynote Speaker: Delegate Chris Runion
* Call for Record of Wars Served: Councilman Jim Justis (U.S. Army)
* Benediction: Pastor Guy Hudson (U.S. Army)
* Closing Remarks: Mayor Jo Plaster
Hosted by the Grottoes Town Council. Light refreshments will follow. @followers
**Update: Water has been restored.**
Our public works crew is working to repair a water main break. The area around the 100 -200 Block of 4th & 5th Street Water will be restored as soon as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience.
BOO! 👻
The Grottoes Police Department would like to wish every superhero 🦸, princess👑, and pumpkin 🎃 a safe night of fun!
Remember - watch for traffic, stay with your group, and enjoy your treats 🍭🍬!
“Nightmare on 14th Street” featured in the DNR. Congrats again to the Thornton family, and thank you to all of our residents who make Grottoes a great place to call home.
'Nightmare on 14th Street' wins prize in first Grottoes Halloween decorating contest
www.dnronline.com
It started with one skeleton in the yard. But now there’s an army of them.