Save the dates, celebrate the holiday season with festive events hosted by the Mission Viejo Library

The Mission Viejo Library is spreading holiday cheer this December with a variety of festive events for all ages featuring visits with Santa, Jane Austen-inspired celebrations, winter crafts, and more.

Kick off the festivities with Sensory Santa Meet and Greet at 10 am on Sunday, December 6. This special event offers children with special needs a calmer, sensory-friendly opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus with American Sign Language interpretation available. Families are encouraged to bring their own cameras. Registration is required, and space is limited. You can register online at this link.

Step into the world of Jane Austen with a series of Regency-inspired events. Adults 18 and older are invited to a discussion of "Northanger Abbey" at Romantic Reads Club meeting in the Heritage Room at 7 pm on Monday, December 7. That is followed by Regency-inspired accessory crafting on Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 pm in the Friends Storytime Room. All ages can enjoy a screening of "Emma" (2020, rated PG) at 6 pm on Monday, December 14 in the City Hall Council Chamber. Folks can then learn historical English country dancing at Dance Like Austen at 7 pm on Wednesday, December 16 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. The Austen-inspired festivities conclude with the Jane Austen Holiday Ball at 6 pm on Saturday, December 19 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center featuring dancing, crafts, and refreshments. Regency finery or festive attire is encouraged.

The holiday fun continues with the library's 2nd Annual Winter Fest on Wednesday, December 23 beginning at 4:30 pm in the Friends Storytime Room. Families can enjoy hot chocolate, winter crafts, and festive photo opportunities.

Finally, say farewell to 2026 and welcome the new year early at the library's Noon Year's Eve celebration at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 31 in the Friends Storytime Room. Enjoy a festive storytime, crafts, Noon Year's resolutions, and a special countdown to noon.

For more information, visit cmvl.org.