Christmas at the Billy Graham Library

About this adventure

Christmas at the Library is an inspiring Charlotte holiday tradition celebrating the true meaning of Christmas in an idyllic dairy barn setting. The centerpiece of the outdoor experience is a live nativity scene featuring real sheep, camels, and a donkey that children can observe up close. As twilight falls, tens of thousands of twinkling white lights drape the stately pines and walking paths surrounding the barn-style library. Families can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides along the perimeter of the grounds, join in Christmas carol sing-alongs led by visiting choruses, and gather for festive children's storytime readings of holiday classics by Mother Christmas. The indoor Graham Brothers Dairy Bar offers hot cider, freshly baked cookies, and warm family snacks. The entire library grounds, memorial prayer garden, and indoor museum are completely accessible, featuring flat brick and asphalt pathways ideal for strollers and wheelchairs. Heated indoor restrooms with baby changing facilities are available in the main lobby. The serene, orderly atmosphere makes this an especially comforting holiday outing for young children and families looking for a gentle, sensory-calm Christmas experience.