Waynesboro Public Library October Events

October Events

The Psychology of Immigrants and Refugees

Wednesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.

Vamik Volkan, M.D., will discuss the psychology and mental health issues of immigrants and refugees, and of those who cross paths with them, along with the psychology of borders, from the Berlin Wall to Donald Trump. Volkan, an immigrant from Cyprus, is an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and past president of the International Society of Political Psychology and the American College of Psychoanalysts. His book, Immigrants and Refugees: Trauma, Perennial Mourning, Prejudice, and Border Psychology , was published in 2017.

Blanket Blockbuster

Monday, October 8, 2:00 p.m.

Wonder

Rated PG

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic

The Blue Ridge Tunnel

Tuesday, October 9, 2:00 p.m.

Mary E. Lyons will discuss the 1858 construction of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Tunnel. Led by Claudius Crozet and constructed by Irish immigrants, the tunnel was one of the greatest engineering feats of its time. Lyons lives in Charlottesville and has written nineteen books, including The Blue Ridge Tunnel: A Remarkable Engineering Feat in Antebellum Virginia , published by The History Press in 2014.

Movie Night at the Library

Friday, October 12, 6:30 p.m.

Chappaquiddick

PG-13 | 1 h 46 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Depicting Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Stars: Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms

Midday Music: Kim & Gerry

Monday, October 15, 12:00 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Kimball Swanson on guitar is joined by Gerry Choate on acoustic bass with music spanning the rich heritage of the Valley, including folk, country, rock, traditional, and original tunes. Light lunch provided.

Haunted Library

Saturday, October 20, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

All ages

For one spooky night, the library becomes the haunted town of Archville and transforms into ghoulish fun for those who dare enter. Please be advised, some themes may be too scary for children. The Children’s Area will be open for parents with little children. The event is free and has a suggested donation of $1.00. Proceeds from the Haunted Library go to the Friends of the Library to support Library programs.

Movie Night at the Library

Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m.

A Quiet Place

PG-13 | 1h 30min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing.

Stars: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds

Bark and Boo

Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wear your Halloween costume to this spooky story time party. We’ll have snacks, make a craft, and take some time to read to our costumed canine therapy dogs from Positive Paws. T his event is a story time and party attended by trained Positive Paws therapy dogs. The only animals allowed are from Positive Paws. Children and caregivers are encouraged to come in costume.

Book Club

Thursday, October 11, 4:00 p.m.

Read a novel, then meet to discuss.

Ask at the circulation desk to

check out your copy.

Read and Discuss

Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.

This monthly group reads and

discusses nonfiction books.

Ask at the circulation desk for the

current book.

Android Devices

Thursday, October 4, 11:00 a.m.

Learn the basics of using a device that runs on Google’s Android operating system, including navigation, settings and downloading apps.

Tablet Basics

Friday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.

Learn basic features and functions of your tablet including navigation, connecting Wi-Fi, downloading apps, and adjusting settings. Please bring your tablet to this class. Advanced registration required.