Montezuma Public Library hosting ‘Library of Trees’ event through Jan. 3

​“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss – Decorated by: Be Brave Dance Team and Miss Macy & Dancers

By J.O. Parker

       If you plan to visit the Montezuma Public Library soon, bring a box or can or two or three of non-perishable food and vote for your favorite book-themed Christmas tree during the “Library of Trees”  currently on display. This year’s event features 12 decorated Christmas trees, all based on a book and decorated by a area businesses, families and indviduals.
      “The trees will be up in the library until Jan. 3, so people can "vote" by bringing in non-perishable food items, and drop in the decorated box by the tree they are voting for,” said Montezuma Library Director Christine Grimm. “The last day they can vote is Jan. 3. And they can vote multiple times.”
      The tree that has the most food will be crowned the “Library of Trees” Champion. All collected food donations will go to the Montezuma Food Pantry.
Trees on Display
     “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss – Decorated by: Be Brave Dance Team and Miss Macy & Dancers
      “Frosty The Snowman” – Decorated by: Elise Mathes
      “Harry Potter” – Decorated by: Evan Haughey
      “A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Decorated by: Brielle Haughey
     “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Decorated by: Friends of the Montezuma Public Library
    “Dragons Love Tacos” – Decorated by: the Jacobsen Family, Bryce, Kristy, Melody, Felix, Amos and Eben
    “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle – Decorated by: The Savants: Caleb, Morgan, Tristan, Noah and Mason
    “All Creatures Great and Small” by James Herriot – Decorated by: Three Sisters
    “Santa’s Lazy Gnome” – Decorated by: Bryn Schmidt
    “Frosty The Snowman” – Decorated by: Jade Schmidt
    “What To Do With A Box” – Decorated by: Poweshiek County Conservation
    “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Decorated by: Montezuma Food Pantry, Darla Wilson