As you make your holiday plans, start a family tradition of visiting Christmas at the Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Since opening in 2007, the Billy Graham Library has hosted this popular event that focuses on celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot now.
What You Need to Know
- The Billy Graham Library opens at 9:30 a.m. and is closed on Sundays. Admission and parking are free.
- Christmas activities are Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m.–9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Reservations required.
- Carriage rides: $12 for adults; $6 for children under 12.
- Pet the animals in the live nativity from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
From Dec. 2–23, visitors can hear Christmas carolers, see a live nativity depicting the story of Christ’s birth, and take a carriage ride through festive lights. Bring your children for story time on the heated patio or enjoy treats at Graham Brothers Dairy Bar. You can even browse Christ-centered Christmas gifts at Ruth’s Attic bookstore.
“It is our largest annual opportunity to share the love of God and the greatest gift of His Son with those who visit,” said Melissa Ledbetter, ministry operations director of the Billy Graham Library.
“The captivating atmosphere brings families from all over to experience the joy found here during this season.”
Guests are also encouraged to take The Journey of Faith tour, which tells the story of how God used Billy Graham to share the Gospel across the globe.
New this year is “Christmas at Little Piney Cove”—a special exhibit featuring Graham family photos, plus gifts and greetings to Billy and Ruth Graham from friends around the world. “Little Piney Cove” is the name Ruth Bell Graham lovingly gave their mountaintop home in Montreat, North Carolina, where they lived for more than 50 years.
If you’re looking for a way to share the joy of the season and the reason we celebrate, the Billy Graham Library is a great destination each December.
“Our hope is in Jesus Christ, and Christmas at the Library is such a wonderful time to share that hope with others,” Ledbetter said.
