BETHANY, PA — The village of Bethany will hold its annual Christmas celebration at the Bethany Public Library and in the adjacent park on Saturday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a joint venture between the Bethany Public Library, the Bethany Historical Society, the Bethany Presbyterian Church and the Bethany Community Church. 

Here are some of the events:

Live sheep and a shepherd in the park,

A performance by the Honesdale High School Choir at 11 a.m.,

A train and putz house display—putz houses are small houses used to decorate Nativity scenes, wreaths, Christmas trees and more,

Crafts for young and not-so-young, 

Refreshments for everyone and 

A visit from Santa himself.

There is no charge for this community event.

For more information, call library director Pat Nelson at 570/253-4349 or email bethany@waynelibraries.org.