Aundera Solis holds Kori Page and Emilia Solis while they listen to Nederland city staff read holiday books.

Nederland City Clerk Gay Ferguson, left, reads a holiday book during a program at the Marion and Ed Hughes Public Library.

Theia Whittaker contemplates posing for a photo with Santa during a program Wednesday at the Marion and Ed Hughes Public Library in Nederland. She did gather her courage and sit for the photo.

Theia Whitaker, left, and Aria Whittaker pose for a photo with Santa at the Marion and Ed Hughes Public Library in Nederland.

Kathryn Dillow tries to distract Avery Dillow while taking a photo with Santa.