“I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” -L.M. Montgomery
We have a variety of great new books at the library as well as programs to attend - something for all age groups.
We will host Lyndon Cudlitz for a free, grant funded presentation Oct. 5. The presentation, Safer and Seen: How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Friends and Family, provides an opportunity for adults and older teens to learn more about sexual orientation and gender identity from an expert with over 20 years of experience working in LBGTQIA services.
If you have interest in serving on the library’s board of trustees there will be two vacancies effective in January 2024. Visit the libraries website to learn more about the process and to fill out a questionnaire or stop in to the library and ask for a copy.
One-on-One Tech Support: Tuesdays in October, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Need help to learn to use features on your iPhone? Want to know how to use a program or application on your tablet or computer? A community volunteer will assist and answer questions. Sign-up in advance for a 30-minute one-on-one session.
Knit & Crochet Group: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Gather on the main floor for yarn crafts and conversation. Bring the project you are working on and enjoy friendly conversation as you knit and crochet.
Mahjong: Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for everyone who loves to play or wants to learn. Bring a friend or come alone. All skill levels welcome. Meet on the main floor.
Story time: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. The October story time series will be about fall’s scary and not-so-scary things. Join us on the lower level for stories, songs, and rhymes about scarecrows, spiders, jack-o-lanterns, and more. Children will make a simple craft.
NYS Defensive Drivers Course: Wednesday, Oct. 4 and 11, 5 – 8 p.m. Certified instructor Linda Karpovich will present a 6-hour defensive driving course over two days, with three hours in each session. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate to submit to their insurance company for a 10% savings off their basic liability and collision insurance for three years. The total cost to participate is $35. Space is limited. Stop by the library with payment to secure your spot.
Safer and Seen: How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Friends and Family: Thursday, Oct. 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Struggling with pronouns? Want clarity on that term your child used? Family members and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people often want to help their loved ones thrive, but have uncertainty about how to do so. Whether struggling or supportive, this presentation provides an opportunity for adults and older teens to learn more about sexual orientation and gender identity from an expert with over 20 years of experience working in LGBTQIA services.
Ancestry Workshop: Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. Have you ever wondered about your family stories? Interested in doing some research and perhaps writing your own history? Join us Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. as Brian Lee from Four County Library System teaches us about available genealogy resources including Ancestry, Family Search, NYS Historic Newspapers, and HathiTrust.
Cemetery Scavenger Hunt: Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. Meet Library Staff at the Civil War monument, Memorial Drive in the Walton Cemetery for the annual multi-generational cemetery scavenger hunt. Participants will be given a list of things to find. An hour later, meetup with the group to discuss your findings. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of rain bring an umbrella.
Book & Film Chat: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Gather to share reviews of the titles read and watched. This group enjoys a range of genres and subject interests. Everyone is welcome. Come and add your recommendations to the conversation.
Literacy Volunteers of Otsego and Delaware Counties: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. Founded in 1974 and helping people improve their literacy skills ever since. Volunteers work with local individuals who aim to read and write English more effectively, and increasingly with newcomers to the U.S. from across the world who need to learn English in order to thrive in our communities. Come and hear about the organization, their work, their students and tutors, and how you might get involved.
Crafterwork: Creepy Doll Head Planters: Thursday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Here’s an interesting way to decorate your home for Halloween. This attention-grabbing upcycling project will certainly get some conversations started. Adults are invited to make a planter from an old doll’s head. It has a macabre feel to it but is still kind of lovable. Supplies are provided free of charge. Space is limited and registration s required. Call the library at 607.865.5929 or come in to sign-up.
Lego Club: Build a Monster: Friday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m. Kids in grades K-5 will gather for the monthly Lego challenge. This month - create rockets! Legos are provided. No sign up necessary. Creations will be displayed in the children’s room.
Book Club Discussion: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. This month we are reading “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe ©1958. Described by Barack Obama as a masterpiece, this 1958 book provides a lens through which readers get a glimpse of life in precolonial Nigeria. The first of three classic books in Chinua Achebe’s acclaimed African Trilogy centers on Okonkwo, a fierce Igbo warrior who fights against (and despairs at) the loss of his culture as Europeans settle across the continent. Copies can be reserved by calling the library at 607-865-5929, or by visiting www.4cls.org
