Akron Public Library

The original television holiday classics now are available with deluxe packaging and a 12-song music CD with music from the all-time favorite television specials known the world over! "Frosty the Snowman:" When Frosty the Snowman comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the dastardly plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole.

Set in London during the 1880s, two well-meaning Veggies--Cavis and Millward (Bob and Larry)--set out to teach the city of London about love by featuring an enormous spectacle of electric lights at a Christmas pageant.

Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, whose simple Christmas "repast" is disturbed by an invitation to visit the home of Simeon Lee, a repellent curmudgeon who makes Mr. Potter look like George Bailey. "My life is in danger," he states. Events snowball as Simeon is indeed killed, and a fortune in uncut diamonds stolen.

A unique fantasy trip through the magic of Christmas. Narrated by Ossie Davis, the production takes us on a journey of a runaway little girl's decision to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker who guides her on her journey.

Postman Matt meets mysterious new coworker Kristi. As an official 'Santa Writer', Kristi is buried in children's letters to Santa. Her job-to respond to every letter addressed to St. Nick. Their petty boss is suspicious of her and enlists a reluctant Matt to spy on her. The more Matt gets to know Kristi, the more he falls for her. After learning of Matt's forced betrayal, Kristi is devastated and leaves the post office. Will the magic of the season...

In a modern-day adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, spoiled pop star, Chance Love, is forced to confront who she is, who she once was and the dismal fate that awaits her after trading love for fame and fortune long ago. These fateful glimpses into her life are guided by modem twists on the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future. Brian, Chance Love's faithful assistant, may just be his boss's saving grace.

In tongue-twisting verse and lighthearted music, this is the timeless tale of the mean-spirited Grinch and his feeble attempts to steal the yuletide celebration of Whoville.

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. / Chuck Jones' animated version of the classic Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas originally aired on television in 1966 and has since become a holiday family favorite. Voiced by Boris Karloff (who also narrates), the Grinch lives on top of a hill...

When Elsa and Anna realize that they do not have any holiday traditions, Olaf and Sven set out to gather items to create new ones.

On the last day of school before the winter holidays, Wanda plans to see the Nutcracker ballet but a recycling mishap takes the class on a field trip to a recycling plant.