Thankful For Libraries!!!

Blacklight Bubble Bus!!

Friday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm.

All the fun of the Bubble Bus, but in the dark!

Wear your white, neon, and black light reactive gear and enjoy a bubble dance party under the stars!!

No registration required. All ages welcome.

Registration for Kids' Storytime

Registration for Toddler Time and Pre-K Stories starts the week of October 30th.

Please check our website for details.

Adult Take & Make Craft

Starting on the 1st business day of the month, adults, 18 years old and up, can stop by the library and pick up a take & make craft bag.

This month we are making a cute wood slice owl! Each bag contains all the supplies you will need and step by step instructions.

There is a limited supply of craft bags and they are given out on a 1st come 1st served basis.

Please, only 1 craft bag per household and these are for adults only. *Colors and patterns may differ from picture*

WWII: America's War with Historian Jeff Cierniak

Saturday, November 4 at 11:30 am.

Jeff Cierniak, a local "aficionado of history" will present a "cursory study" of America's involvement in WWII - a chronological order of events including Pearl Harbor; America's greatest battles; and D-Day - with maps, music, memorabilia, and more.

* This program is in conjunction with our 2023 Big Read book, "The Boys in the Boat," by Daniel James Brown - the true story of the American Olympic rowing team that triumphed against all odds at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany.

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Uniforms, Weapons &

Equipment of WWII

Monday, November 6th at 6:00 pm.

Local historian and veteran Scott Richards will bring WWII history to life in an interactive presentation of uniforms and equipment used by the US Military as well as Axis countries Germany and Japan.

He'll lead a conversation about the uniforms worn by paratroopers and women of the US Armed Forces, and their equipment and weapons, and encourage attendees to view and touch the items up close, ask questions, and share their own recollections about the Second World War.

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Drop-In Autumn Crafts For Kids!

Tuesday, November 7th and Monday, November 20th

Miss Julie will have an assortment of autumn themed crafts available for children.

Tuesday, November 7th for ages 3 to 12.

Monday, November 20th for ages 3 to 6 years.

Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

No registration required!

Senior Movie Morning

Wednesday, November 8th at 11:30 am

Seniors (ages 50+) are invited to attend this special seniors-only movie matinee. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snack or lunch to enjoy!

For the month of November, we are screening the 2016 film 'Te Ata'.

"An inspirational movie based on the life of Mary Thompson Fischer (1895-1995) who became a celebrated Native American storyteller. She raised awareness about the Chickasaw nation through stories, songs, and dances. She came to Hyde Park at the invitation of President Roosevelt to perform for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939."

Registration required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Reading Fur-iend Brianna!

November 8th 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm and November 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Brianna the Therapy Dog will be at the library to help children that are not comfortable reading out-loud in front of others (or being around dogs) feel more relaxed.

She loves when kids who love animals come to read to her, even if they are already comfortable readers.

No registration required! Children are welcome to stop by the visit with Brianna any time between 3:30pm and 5pm.

** Parents must supervise their children at all times while they are with Brianna**

LEGO Create & Display

Come to the library on Friday, November 10th at 1:00 pm to make a 'Thankful' themed LEGO Creation!

After the Lego creations are complete, they will be put on display in the Children's Room for everyone to enjoy!

This program is open to children ages 6 to 12.

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Rubik's Cube and How

To Solve It

Friday, November 10th at 4:00 pm

Learn all about the science, mathematics and magic of Rubik's Cube - the iconic 3D sequential move puzzle!

Cube expert and magician Craig R. Dickson (of Wizard Craft Magic) will tell the history of Rubik's Cube and its inventor, Erno Rubik; give the basics of algorithms; and show the approaches to solving.

Everyone who attends will get a cube, basics guide and "cheat sheets," to become a Cube Solver!

This is a family program for ages 7 to adult.

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Movie Night with

PV Climate Smart

Tuesday, November 14th at

6:00 pm.

Join Pleasant Valley Climate Smart on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6pm for a documentary screening.

For the month of October they will be showing "Our Planet II - Following the Sun".

Sir David Attenborough narrates the incredible journey of various animal species across the globe. As summer spreads across our planet, honey bees toil, snow geese breed, tadpoles awaken and lions stalk wildebeest in search of lush grass, and more.

Afterwards, members of Pleasant Valley Climate Smart's Task Force will lead a brief discussion of the movie.

Registration required. Please call the library or click her e to register.

STEAM Lab

Thursday, November 16th from 1:00-3:00pm (for ages 4-8 years)

Thursday, November 30th from 3:00-5:00pm (for ages

6-12 years)

This new independent drop-in program will have kids of all ages exploring the world of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

Miss Julie will have stations set up with a variety of projects for children to explore and learn.

No registration required!!

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, November 18th at 2:00 pm.

Join us for our Saturday Matinee, where we'll feature an after library hours family film each month.

This month we're showing "The Little Mermaid," Disney's 2023 live-action film of the beloved fairy tale.

Mermaid princess Ariel, who's always been fascinated with the world above water, saves Prince Eric from a shipwreck, and then makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can walk on land in his world.

Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks. You may also bring small chairs, pillows, and/or blankets for a cozier seat!

Registration is required. Please call the library or click here to register.

Candle Making With Sonia