The library is really humming this month, with adult and Chidren's programs throughout the month.  We'll have several Halloween based programs so be sure to check out the Calendar of Events to know about all the  spooky happenings.  Also, we're highlighting the creative process and focusing on the craft of writing.  Check out the programs and look into NANOWRIMO - National Novel Writing Month - which occurs during the month of  November...but that's a story for another month!!  This October  we'll hear from Jay Atkinson about the process of writing and  Ariele Sieling and Christopher Kellen about the business of self publishing.  And don't forget, the teens will be enjoying some fun books groups as well.  So much to do...so little time!

See you soon,  

Nevins Memorial Staff

Nevins library is proud to announce it is holding it first of hopefully many  Local Author Fairs to highlight and support the work of writers in and around the Merrimack Valley.  Each author will present a short booktalk and after all have spoken, audience members will be invited to visit personally with the authors and possibly purchase their books.  This is a great way to get a jump onsome holiday shopping by givng the gift of books and especially ones that are signed by the author.

Light refreshments will be served.

Join us on October 14^th at 7pm for a multimedia presentation by Ronald Kolek of Ghost Chronicles Radio and The New England Ghost Project.  Mr. Kolek will examine the rise of Ghost Hunting, the equipment and protocols that are used in his work, and he will present some of the cases his organizations has investigated in the Merrimack Valley.  For more info call the Reference Desk at 978-686-4080 ext 12.

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Join us Thursday, October 16at 7pm for a visit from Peter Swanson, the author of The Girl with a Clock for a Heart.  He will talk about his book which is the story of a man swept into a vortex of irresistible passion and murder when an old love mysteriously reappears.   Mr. Swanson will take questions from the audience and sign copies of his book.  Books will be available for sale, and light refreshments will be served.  For more information or to sign up for the program, please call the Reader Services Department at (978) 686-4080, x16. 

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 October celebrates "Teen Read Week" the week of October 12th.  Be on the look out for a special contest and special activities in the YA area during this week!  The theme for this year's Teen Read Week is "Turning Dreams Into Reality".  We are also well into our regular YA programming for this fall. 

Book Babble (grades 9-12)    Thursday October 2 7pm - This month we will discuss The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell, eat pizza, and pick up our next book. 

Book Club to be Named Later  -Tuesday, October 21  4pm 

(grades 7-9)
This month we will discuss The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, eat snacks and pick up our next book.  There are still copies of The Running Dream at the main desk if you need one! 

Both of these book groups are always looking for new members so don't be shy, even if you haven't read the book! 

TAG:  Teen Advisory Group - Monday, October 20 at 4pm 

Come join the most powerful teen group at the library!  This is the place to tell Sarah the YA Librarian exactly what you want and what you don't want at the library.  Changes to the YA Section have already been made based on September's meeting.  So come and be heard!  Also, snacks.  

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Calling all pumpkin decorators...  All ages can join the fun by submitting an entry with a foam pumpkin decorated like a book character. Please drop off the entries between October 6^th to October 14^th . For more details, call the Children's Department at ext. 26.

Storyteller Nicolette Nordin Heavey will visit the library on October 29at 10:00 am to share some Harvest tales crafted for families with preschool children aged 3 to 5 years old. The popular Gentle Halloween storytimes for Babies & Books, 2 year olds and 3 to 5 year olds, and Frightful Halloween Bash (4^th -6^th grade) are planned for some holiday fun. Check the monthly calendar for other program planned in October.

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