A cow comes in from the cold and helps one of Santa's helpers rediscover his Christmas spirit in the Round Rock Public Library's puppet show Criss Cross the Cross Christmas Elf. 

This show is best enjoyed by kids ages 18 months through pre-school, accompanied by their caregivers. A baby-friendly performance will be held Friday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m.

Catch one of these free performances:

• Friday, Dec. 7, as part of Round Rock Christmas Family Night; shows are at 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 10, 3:30 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m.
• Wedensday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.
• Friday, Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. (Special baby-friendly performance)
• Friday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. (18 months and older)

All shows are in Room C.

The puppet show will be performed by members of the Library's Youth Services Staff.

The regular children's programming schedule resumes Dec. 15.