Spooky Season is almost upon us.

Although it isn't everyone's cup of tea, we have a little something for you even if you prefer not to dip your toes into the creepier side of things. Don't forget to join us in celebrating the opening of Eddie Collins/Millerton Community Park on Saturday October 1 with our Cookie Cook-Off. There is more information at the bottom of our newsletter on how to win $100 gift card to the Millerton Business of your choice.

Nature Scouts: Owl Pellets

Thursday, October 6 at 4 PM
with the Sharon Audubon
RSVP required space limited.
RSVP here for Owl Pellets.

Learn about the food chain, dissect sterilized owl pellets and identify the skeletal remains of small animals.

Nature Scouts: Skulls & Bones

Thursday, October 13 at 4 PM
with the Sharon Audubon
RSVP required.
RSVP here for Skull and Bones.

Examine the skulls, skins, and bones of local wildlife and learning clues to the animal’s identity and habits.

Make a Light-Up Haunted House

Thursday, October 20 at 4 PM
with Kiwi Kits
For ages 5 and up
RSVP required.
RSVP here for Make a Light-Up Haunted House.

Build, wire, and decorate your own haunted house with a Kiwi Kit.

Nature Scouts: Bird Watching for Kids and Families

Thursday, October 13 at 4 pm
at Taconic State Park/Rudd Pond
RSVP required, space is limited.
RSVP here for B ird Watching.

Mark Stonehill will be leading our group of intrepid explorers to discover the joy of birds.

“Nature Scouts programs has been supported by a grant from the Webutuck Quest for Excellence Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.”

Halloween Happenings

Saturday, October 29, at 11 am

Our annual Halloween Happenings event is back! Join us and the Millerton Farmers Market for a spooky good time. We'll be kicking things off at 11 am at the Library with a story and a costume parade down to the Farmers Market. Then we'll celebrate with a concert by Tom Hanford and pumpkin painting.

Movie Night: Over the Garden Wall

Tuesday, October 25 at 6 pm
Rating: TVPG. 110 approx. (May be a bit spooky for younger kids)
Register to attend Movie Night: Over the Garden Wall

From creator Patrick McHale, one of the minds behind Adventure Time. Cartoon Networks first every animated mini-series. It follows the story of two brothers, Greg and Wirt, who find themselves in a strange forest. Along the way, they meet a bluebird named Beatrice who helps them navigate the strange land in the hopes of making their way home.

Sing, Play, Read

Tuesday and Saturdays
11 AM
With Lynn Buckley

Learn More

Our new fall scavenger hunt is here!

You can download the scavenger hunt here (pdf) or stop by the Library to pick on up.

Did you know?

You can borrow laptops and hotspots from the Library just like you would books.

Contact the Library to learn more.

Saturday, October 1,
12:30 pm – 3 pm.
Eddie Collins/Millerton Community Park.

Taste & vote for your favorite cookie. The winning baker will receive a $100 gift card to the Millerton business of their choice.

Learn how to enter the Cookie Cook-Off.

Saturday, October 8,
10 am-2 pm
Rain or Shine

Find one of a kind items for you and your loved ones. Enter to win gift baskets and certificates.

All proceeds go to the NorthEast-Millerton Library.

Learn how to donate to the Annual Craft Fair.