Get into the Fall season at your library!

We have a full October lineup with a little something for everyone!

This includes regular weekly children's programs and FREE computer classes throughout the month.
Two amazing craft projects adults won't want to miss.
The return of Teen Night Thursdays.
And we're partnering with the Longview community to bring you fun Halloween events.
Plus more!

Please take a look at the schedule below, and we hope to see you here at the library! 

- LPL

Teen Night is back!

We invite teens to join the youth services staff to discuss all things books, movies, and pop culture-related.
Teens will also learn about events happening at the library and around the Longview community.

A small snack will be served, and games/activities will be played.

Ages 13-18. October 7, at 6:00 PM.
Meet up in the library staff break room!

It's a wickedly fun craft!

Inspired by Native American/Mexican corn husks dolls, we’ll show you how to take dried corn husk tamale wrappers from the store, and turn them into festive Halloween witch statues to decorate your house with!

Ages 18+, sign-up required.

Supplies are limited, so get registered as soon as possible by calling (903) 237-1350, or messaging us on Facebook.

Thursday, October 7, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Gnomes have taken over Library Gardening!

Fall doesn’t mean your gardening stops!

There’s still plenty to do that will spruce up your garden, and that includes making these adorable terra cot pot gnomes!

Carla will show us how to make them when Library Gardening makes its in-person return!
Sign-up today to secure a supply kit to use during the class.

A shoutout to our local Home Depot for donating the pots that will be used in this project!
Thank you Home Depot!

Ages 18+ recommended. Class is on Saturday, October 9, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Call (903) 237-1350 to sign-up or message us on Facebook.

The Library invites your child's plushie friend to a sleepover!

In honor of Bring Your Teddy to Work Day, the library is hosting a sleepover for your child’s plushie friend!

Visit us for Story Time early in the day (10:30 AM), and drop off your child’s plushie friend of choice to stay overnight.
Youth services staff will take good care of them and have activities planned for the plushies to do around the library.

They’ll even take some photographs to document what a good time they had. We’ll post those photos on our Facebook page so your child can see their friend in action.
Then you can return to pick up their plushie friends the next day!
Family fun for all ages! Event is on October 13, drop off your plushies before 4:00 PM.

Please call (903) 237-1345 to speak with Youth Services staff and make arrangements.

Add some extra fun to your 5K run with a StoryWalk!

The library will partner with the Junior League of Longview and present a StoryWalk during the Junior League's Monster Dash 5K Fun Run + Block Party event!

Take the family on a stroll, and visit the StoryWalk stops posted at different business doors in downtown Longview.

We’ll be StoryWalking “Little Goblins Ten” by Pamela Jane.
Each station will include a page of the book to read, and include a different activity to do!

Fun for all ages!

October 16, Monster Dash Block Party starts at 8:00 PM.

Come discover the fun of carving pumpkins at Discover Kids STEM Lab!

Let’s carve some jack-o-lanterns!

Bring the family, learn beginner and pro tips about how to create your unique pumpkin.

October 21, 4:30 PM. Free to attend and participate while supplies last.

You'll also get details on how you can participate in the Gregg County Historical Museum's Pumpkin Glo event on October 23!

Experience what a Book Talk & Tasting is like!

It’s time to start presenting Book Talk & Tasting how it was always meant to be.
In-person!

Join Christian and Leah for a Mystery/Thriller/Suspense tasting as they review “The Wives” by Tarryn Fisher, and then recommend a selection of the different books in our collection similar to this one.

Then you can mingle and discuss book recommendations and take some of the books home with you! Saturday, October 23, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Ages 18+.

Experience Book Talk & Tasting with us!

Are you up for this spooky challenge?
Part escape room, part puzzle box, the youth services staff will have special Halloween bags that have been locked up tight.

It’s your child's job to complete a series of tasks to unlock them.

There might even be a ghoul-icious treat (or a trick?) inside as a reward!

October 28, starts at 4:30 PM.
Recommended for ages 8 - 12.

True Crime Crew is back with its most bizarre yet!

With a Halloween chill in the air, this month is the perfect time for True Crime Crew to return!
Topic for this month: Strange Murders.

Christian and Josh will delve into cases of grisly murders and crimes that included strange occurrences like cannibalism and ritual sacrifices. 

AGES 18+ only due to the graphic nature of the program content.

Free to attend. Meet here at the library, October 28, at 6:30 PM.

It's Blind Date w/ A Book with a HORROR-ble twist!

You loved it last year, so we’re bringing it back!
All month, specially wrapped horror and thriller/mystery books will be available for checkout.

The only catch: You won’t be able to tell what you’re getting! Scary right?

We hope you survive this blind date! Look for the Thriller Date Night display up by the front desk. Ages 18+ recommended due to graphic content.

Get signed up today before spots run out!

We’re rebooting our FREE computer class tutorials!
So if you wanted to learn some computer tips, or refresh your knowledge of a certain program, then take advantage!

Computer classes are free to attend, but sign-up is required due to limited seating.
Please call (903) 237-1350 to get registered.

Courses offered this month:

• Basic Excel I & I
October 12 & October 14,  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• Advanced Excel I & II
October 19 & October 20,  10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

• Internet Basics
October 21,  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• Word Advanced
October 26,  10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

• PowerPoint
October 27,  10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Please see information and course summaries on our webpage:
https://www.longviewtexas.gov/3021/Computer-Classe