Brentwood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
Guests gather at the library to welcome the start of the holiday season with festive stories and the illumination of the new library tree. Visitors can attend a reading of the Polar Express and pick up hot chocolate from the Friends of the Brentwood Library. The celebration also features singing along with the choir before joining the countdown to light the tree.
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Tree lighting at 5:30 pm.
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate is available from the Friends of the Brentwood Library.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pick up a Holiday Reading ticket at the Children’s Service Desk if you want to attend a story session; tickets are limited.
- Allow time to enjoy hot chocolate from the Friends of the Brentwood Library before the tree lighting.
- Stay for the choir singing and countdown as the new library tree is illuminated.
- Bring children who would enjoy festive stories, including a reading of The Polar Express.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday Reading tickets are limited and available starting November 11 at the Children's Service Desk.
- Morning With Santa admission is free; free tickets are required for the limited-capacity magic shows and available starting November 7 at the Children's Service Desk.
- Prize drawings are offered at Morning With Santa.
- A new library tree is illuminated this year.
Links & Contact
Run by The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at Merry and Bright?
The gathering includes festive stories, hot chocolate, choir singing and a countdown to illuminate the library’s new tree.
Can I attend a Polar Express reading?
Readings are offered in separate Holiday Reading sessions; tickets are limited and available at the Children’s Service Desk.
Is a ticket needed for the tree lighting?
The Holiday Reading sessions require tickets. The event information does not state that the tree lighting requires a ticket.
Will food or drinks be available?
The Friends of the Brentwood Library offer hot chocolate.
Who is welcome at the gathering?
The City Commission welcomes the community.
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