ESCANABA — The Escanaba Public Library invites the public to a festive hour of Cookies & Carols on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature the vocal talents of the Escanaba High School Chorale, under the direction of Sydney Ogren. Cookies, hot chocolate, and hot cider will be served.

The Community Cookie Recipe Swap items will be available during this event. The public can create their own recipe collection of tried-and-true favorites that have been submitted by bakers from around the area.

The Escanaba Public Library is located at 400 Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. For more information, call 906-789-7323 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; visit the website at www.escanabalibrary.org