The leaves are turning, and pumpkin spice is abound! We've got exciting things planned for October from a month-long Costume Swap to our tasty cookbook club, we have something for everyone!

 

Costume Swap

Starts October 1st

Have you been thinking about your costume of choice on Halloween Night? Never fear, the rumors are true! We are frightfully delighted to be hosting our second annual costume swap this year in partnership with Bonfield, Callander, and Powassan Library! Stop at any of these libraries to drop off, swap, or shop for your Halloween costume!

 

To learn more about any of these events, click on the image and read more on our website!

Heat Press Tutorial

October 1st at 6:00 pm

Want to learn how to use a heat press? Join us for a make & take Cricut Heat Press Tutorial! All participants can bring a t-shirt, hoodie or simple tote bag to add their own pumpkin/fall themed applique. 

Drop In Sewing Club

October 10th at 6:30 pm

Join Our Monthly Sewing Group! Sew at home, then bring your finished projects to share, discuss, and refine. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist, there's something for everyone!

Wooden Witch Hat

October 15th at 6:00 pm

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Wooden Witch Hat craft night! Join us on Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00 pm to create your own spooky decoration, perfect for the season!

Block of the Month Club

October 24th at 6:30 pm

Kelly the Cottage Quliter is back with her Block of the Month Club!  Join Kelly for these informative sessions to make your own beautiful quilt as pictured above.  Contact the library for more information and to register.

 

Cook Book Book Club!

October 21st at 5:30 pm

Calling all foodies! Join us for our Cook Book Book Club on October 21st at 5:30 pm. Cook a dish, bring a dish, and enjoy tasting everyone’s delicious creations! It’s a fun way to try new recipes and meet fellow food lovers.

Dementia Learning Series

1:00 to 3:00 pm            October 1, 8, 15, 22

Embark on a transformative 4-week education series tailored for care partners and those eager to learn about the essentials of dementia care. This comprehensive program offers insights into dementia, effective communication strategies, navigating behaviour changes, and building a support network.

Bring Home Board Games

#libraryofthings

Monopoly is just one of the over fifty board games we have here at the library!  Unlock more than just books with your library card and bring home a board game today!  We have all the classics and quite a few newer games as well.

Museum Passes

Available now

Free admission for up to 2 adults & four children available as a #librarycardperk! Visit the Canadian Agriculture & Food Museum, Aviation and Space Museum, or the science and technology museum free of charge.

Meet Libby!

The one-tap reading app from your library.

  • Libby allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free!
 

Featuring decodable books this month for #ReadOctober!

Decodable books support phonics instruction to reinforce students’ decoding skills and reading fluency.

Dog on Trial 

Sylvia McNicoll

"In Dog on Trial, Owen has just three days to prove to his father that Hero will be no trouble — or back to the animal shelter he goes. From fights with Killer the Monster Cat to chewing toilet pipes, Hero isn’t making it easy. Can Hero live up to his name?"

The Warning· Sharon Jennings

The Warning consists of six stories of the supernatural: a warning from beyond the grave, a strange new friend, a graveyard encounter, an irresistible dare. All are tied loosely together on the theme of a “warning.” Selected for CCBC “Best Books for Young People” Fall 2014.

The Big Swim

Jill Lauren

The Big Swim is a fun and colorful 16 page decodable book from Level 3 that emphasizes s-blends.

In this book, Bob the hog and his friends are off to the lake for a day of fun. But Bob does not want to join his friends for a swim in the lake. Students will read on to find out why. This book includes three reading comprehension questions and is filled with s-blends words such as "stops," "skin," and "slinks."

So Big!

Jill Lauren

So Big! is a fun and colorful 16 page decodable book from Level 1 that emphasizes the short i sound.

In this book, Min and his cat, Yin, have a nap. Each character has strange dreams about the other. Your students will see how the dreams affect Min and Yin. This book includes three reading comprehension questions and is filled with short i words such as "hid," "big," and "zip."

 
 

Book Bugs!

Wednesdays at 11:30 am

Make a craft, read some books, and catch the reading bug!  Pick up the October Schedule here at the library.

Homeschool Group

Wednesdays at 2:00 pm

Meet and socialize with fellow homeschooling families in the area!  Work on projects, craft, and share.

Jammies Night!

Wednesdays at 6:00 pm

Crafts, friends and great stories every week at Jammies Night! Pick up the October Schedule here at the library.

 

Free Tech Help

Cick the button below to book a free tech lesson here at the library.

 

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Small Business Classes 

Learn about a bunch of handy tools to help you get started in the world of small business.

 

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Cricut Cutter Lessons

Learn to use the cricut cutter for all sorts of projects! Coming soon: Cricut heat press classes!

 

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Thanks for reading! We hope your October is full of great reads, great experiences, and great memories. See you at the library!

 

"The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here's to October..."-A.A. Milne

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