October is full of fun at the Library! Join us for Halloween celebrations, seasonal activities, free clinics, and more! | For full details, click on the image to be directed to the library website. | Halloween Costume Swap! Take part in our costume swap in partnership with the Bonfield, Callander and Powassan Libraries. Visit any location to donate, swap or pick out a costume! (See dates/times below) East Ferris Library: Oct 1st - Oct 31st Powassan Library: Oct 1st - Oct 31st Bonfield Library: Oct 1st - Oct 31st Callander Library: Saturday, October 10th | | French Conversation Café Mondays at 1:00pm Looking to improve your French? Join our adult conversation group and practise your skills in a relaxed setting. New to French? Get started with Mango Languages, free online program with your library card. Learn at your own pace, then join us when you’re ready! Coffee & cookies provided. Free drop-in, no sign up required. | | The Game Room (1st Wednesday of every month) This month: Mario Kart Mayhem! Wednesday, October 7th 3:30pm - 5:30pm Drop in after school and take on a new challenge each month, from video games, LEGO builds, board games, and more! Free drop-in, no sign up required. All ages welcome. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years + | | Canadian Hearing Services Clinic Tuesday, October 13th 11:00am - 4:00pm Concerned about hearing loss? Book a FREE hearing screening with a Hearing Care Counsellor from Canadian Hearing Services. Available for one day only. For individuals ages 16 and older. Contact the library at (705) 752-2042 to book an appointment. | | Kids Craft Night! (2nd Wednesday of every month) Wednesday, October 14th Project: Spooky Lanterns 6:00pm - 7:00pm Free drop-in, no sign up required. All ages welcome. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years + | | Crafting with Neighbours! (3rd Wednesday of every month) Wednesday, October 21st 1:30pm - 3:30pm Project: Fall Foliage Creations! Try your hand at a variety of fall-inspired projects, with all supplies provided. Free to attend. Limited spots - registration required. RSVP | | Adult Craft Night! Thursday, October 15th 6:00pm - 7:30pm Project: Cheesecloth Ghost Lanterns Get creative this Halloween with a hands-on evening of crafting! Free to attend. For adults and youth 14+ Limited spots - registration required. RSVP | | Cook Book - Book Club Monday, Oct 19th at 5:30 pm Bring a dish - taste a dish! Join fellow home chefs and food lovers as we cook up recipes inspired by Chef Stefano Faita! Contact the library for more info or to sign up. | | PJ Night - Soirée Pyjama (3rd Wednesday of every month) Wednesday, October 21st From 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join us for spooky stories and a Halloween party! (Costumes optional). All ages welcome. Free drop-in, no sign up required. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years + | | Service Canada Passport Clinic Monday, October 26th 11:00am - 3:00pm Ready to apply for your passport? Get your application forms at the library and book an appointment with Service Canada representative Lisa to submit your application. Drop by the library to pick up your forms and book an appointment. | | Youth Lounge Drop-in! For Youth 10+ (Last Tuesday of every month) Tuesday, October 28th 5:30pm - 7pm Join us for our Halloween Zombie Bash! (Costumes optional). Free drop-in, no sign up required. (Capacity - 15 participants per session) | | Bilingual Playgroup! (4th Wednesday of every month) Wednesday, October 28th 11:15am - 12:15pm Join us every month for daytime stories and activities! This month’s activity: Halloween Party! (Costumes optional). All ages welcome. Free drop-in, no sign up required. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years + | | After-School Hang out! Looking for somewhere to go after school? Come hang out at the library! - Read a book.
- Use the computers.
- Play board games.
- Get some homework done.
- Play video games.
- Play pickleball.
- Hang out with friends.
1st Wednesday of every month = Special "Game Room" activity! Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years + | | Looking for something thrilling this October? Let us do the picking! Check out our recommended thrillers and discover a new page-turner for the season. Don’t forget about Libby! Access hundreds of titles instantly, downloaded right to your device. | | | We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery by Richard Osman At sunrise, high in the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a beautiful private villa. On the body is a threatening note, signed by a mystery man. Back at We Solve Murders HQ, Amy, Rosie, and Steve leap at the chance to take on their first proper case. | | | The Munich affair: a thriller by James Patterson A determined detective, Thomas Bauer, obsessively pursues Hitler - putting Bauer's Jewish wife and children in grave danger. A courageous journalist, Fritz Gerlich, writes story after story detailing the murder - making Gerlich a target for Hitler's Gestapo. | | | Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo Alex Stern returns to Yale after escaping hell, where demons are entering the human world and threatening the university community. With help from her allies, she investigates Yale's secret societies, the Lethe Board, and a vampire while uncovering connections between the supernatural crisis and her own past. | | 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! Try Libby on your phone or tablet. | | | | No e-reader? No problem! You can now borrow a Kindle Fire from the library, complete with the Libby app for all your digital reading needs. | | | | Did you know you can borrow puzzles and games with your library card? Stop by and check out our selection. There's something for everyone! | | | | Whatever the event or design, we've got the cake pan to match! Free to borrow with your library card! | | | We've got more than books! Click here to check out more items from our Library of Things! Learn More | | | Free Tech Help Cick the button below to book a free tech lesson here at the library. Book Now | | | | Cricut Cutter Lessons Learn to use the cricut cutter for all sorts of projects! Book Now | | | Ancestry Available! Did you know you can access Ancestry at the library? Come discover your family tree today free of charge. Visit the library and use one of our computers or your own device to access ancestry and start discovering your past. Click here for more information | | | | | |
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