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Weekly eNewsletterCheck out what’s going on at your library this week! |
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All Ages — Programs and Kits |
| Wednesday, October 19, 4:30 – 5:30 PMLearn American Sign Language! Our mission is to come together as a community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to bring awareness and communicate to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Non-Verbal. Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases! All Ages — Registration is required. | |
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| Thursday, October 20, 5:00 – 6:30 PMCome and get crafty at Crafter’s Corner! This program is crafting free time for all ages! Is there a craft that you’ve always wanted to try? Or do you need some extra space for a craft that you’ve been working on? Drop in anytime from 5-6:30 pm and stay for however long you need or like. All Ages — Registration is required. | |
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| Wednesday, October 26, 5:00 – 7:00 PMHalloween isn’t complete without some spooky fun! Walk through the Haunted house and crack the code for a cool prize. But will you be brave enough? Costumes are encouraged but not required! All Ages. |
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| Friday, October 28, 5:00 – 6:15 PMCome see The Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen! -Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn and drinks just like at the movies! Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. -IMDb All Ages — Children under 9 years old must have an accompanying adult. |
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Adults — Programs and Kits |
| Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 – 8:00 PMJoin us for the Popular Page Turners Book Club for an evening of engaging conversation discussing books in our favorite genres and areas of interest! We will be discussing A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness. Pick up this book on September 22 or later. Registration is required. | |
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| Friday, October 21, 1:00 – 3:05 PMJoin us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG): The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’s newly inherited villa. This film stars Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern. Refreshments will also be available. | |
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| Saturday, October 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PMNew members are always welcome! Join fellow crafters from every skill level. Learn tips and tricks and share projects you’re creating. Registration is required. | |
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| Monday, October 24, 3:00 – 4:00 PMChair Yoga classes are wonderful movement opportunities for any adult with limited mobility who wants to increase and maintain flexibility. Participate virtually with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside through Zoom or by phone. Registration is required — We will be sending you a Zoom invitation via email. | |
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| Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 – 7:30 PMSit back and listen, if you dare, to the entertaining and chilling tales of historical Midwest hauntings as told by actor and storyteller Terry Lynch. Stories of the S.S. Eastland, Brookfield Zoo, Fort Dearborn Massacre, and John Dillinger (to name just a few) will guarantee spooky goosebumps! Registration is required. | |
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Teens — Programs and Kits |
| Monday, October 17, 5:00 – 6:00 PMCome get your spooky on! Learn how to make scars to impress your friends and finish off your Halloween costume. Watch a demonstration of different scar techniques and then try some on yourself. Teens and Adults — Limit 18 — Registration is required. | |
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| Thursday, October 27, 4:00 – 5:15 PMSpark your creativity and play fun drawing games with us. We’ll play games such as Paper Telephone and Exquisite Corpse. We’ll have refreshments and snacks ready for you. All are welcome! Grades 6-12 — Registration is required. | |
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Kids — Programs and Kits |
| Monday, October 17, 5:00 – 6:30 PMJoin us for some light chess competition and instruction, if needed. Guaranteed not to be a stale(mate) evening! Grades 1+ — Registration is required. | |
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| Tuesday, October 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMGet your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week. Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. | |
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| Friday, October 21, 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Friday, October 28, 11:00 - 11:30 AMStart your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish. Wear your Halloween costume on the 28th and get ready for a trick-or-treat parade! Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. | |
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| Saturday, October 1 – Monday, October 31Stop by Kids Crossing all month long and play the Halloween scavenger hunt. Find all the Halloween ghouls hidden in the Kids Crossing and pick up a sweet treat! Grades PreK-5 — Registration is not required. |
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