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October is A busy month for us. Check out everything thing that’s happening and mark your calendars.
I am busily preparing our annual report to the community. I want to personally invite you to come to the Community Room on Monday, October 10, at 6:00 pm for the public presentation. We’ll also have it posted on our website, and link to it in social media. If you prefer to read from paper, we’ll have copies at the front desk.
Happy Fall!
Beckie
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TECH CONNECT: Digital Literacy Workshops |
We are hosting several digital literacy workshops, beginning Thursday, October 6 at 6 PM. All are invited to develop their tech skills in a learner-friendly environment. Visit our website for more information. Register early, as workshops are limited to 12 people. |
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Movie Masquerade
"It's inconceivable!!" The Princess Bride is turning 35 this year. Join us for a special, Movie Masquerade viewing of the film on Wednesday, October 5 at 6PM.
Attend as your favorite character and enjoy the adventure as Westley (AKA the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to rescue Princess Buttercup! We'll supply the popcorn! This is a free event. No registration necessary.
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Craft Vendor Fair
Be a part of an exciting new venture for the library! Local craft vendors are invited to complete the Vendor Agreement form to secure a spot for the October 22 event! Fair details can easily be found in the agreement form. Area food trucks are welcome to participate also. For additional information or to ask questions; all interested parties may use the link below.
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Several wreaths are on display in the library's lobby, courtesy of Library Trustee member, Carol Wurster. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Circ Desk (1 - $1 or 3 - $5). Winners will be announced Saturday, October 22. |
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The Girl Who Smiles Beads
Join the conversation! Campus & Community Reader, The Girl Who Smiled Beads will be discussed on Saturday, October 1 at 10 AM in the library's Community Room. Pitt-Bradford professor Dr. Nancy McCabe and Jenelle Johnson, Liaison Librarian for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Edu. Outreach, will lead the discussion.
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Stitch Perfect: Embroidery
Join instructor, Cheryl Miller on Tuesday, October 11 at 11 AM to explore embroidery! Learn several simple stitches that can be the foundation in many beautiful crafts.
Participants are asked to bring an embroidery hoop (8" or 6"), some needles, small scissors, and embroidery floss (colors of your choosing). The library will have a limited number of supplies available for this free program.
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Trivia Night
Let's test our knowledge of Bradford, PA history during the next Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 25 at 6 PM! Bradford Landmark Society curator, Sally Costik is creating this special edition of Trivia Night for us! Enjoy the challenge with your team (4 ppl. max.) or play individually. Either way, it is sure to be a blast!
Who will emerge victorious?
Registration is necessary. Call 814-362-6527 or click the link below:
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Building Blocks
Judy Brown, owner of the Little Fabric Garden will return with another great project, a table runner! Thread those sewing machines and get ready to make the project your own! Building Blocks is a prerecorded program that will premier to the library's Facebook page and YouTube channel when the project becomes available. Many of our past works can be found on the library's YouTube channel. Date: TBA
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The Open Book
Club
The next club meeting will be Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 AM.
Club members will be treated to an encore book discussion by local author, Ann Hajdu Hultberg as she leads a lively conversation about her family life, how she arranged the book around her main theme - the things we hold onto - and even the book publishing process. All are welcome to attend this event.
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Upcycle This!
Join us virtually on Thursday, October 13 & 27 PM as we repurpose thrifted items during this fun, crafting program.
"Upcycle This!" is a prerecorded video that premiers on the library's Facebook page, so you can enjoy it any time that is convenient for you!
Episodes can also be found on the library's YouTube channel.
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COPY CAT
Join us for a fun, in-person crafting program on
Wednesday, October 19 at 6 PM when attendees will create a braided-beaded bracelet.
Participation for this free program is limited to twelve (12) individuals, so register early!
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GHOST STORIES
Local author, William Robertson has a spooky event planned for us! He will share chilling stories from his most recent book, Ghosts Revisited 3!
This virtual program will air to the library's Facebook page on Friday, October 28 at 7 PM.
Do not watch alone!
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Teen Book Club
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 5 PM
Gilded
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Christina Farley
Sixteen-year-old Jae Hwa Lee is a Korean-American girl with a black belt, a deadly proclivity with steel-tipped arrows, and a chip on her shoulder the size of Korea itself.
The Teen Book Club will meet in-person on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 pm. All local students in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend.
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Middle Ground Book Club
Join us on Thursday, Oct.6 at 4:30 PM. Club members will travel to the Little Fabric Garden to make special bug pillows with the Quilters Guild this month!
The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
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M.T. Anderson & Eugene Yelchin
Uptight elfin historian Brangwain Spurge is on a mission: survive being catapulted across the mountains into goblin territory, deliver a priceless peace offering to their mysterious dark lord, and spy on the goblin kingdom — from which no elf has returned alive in more than a hundred years.
Middle Ground Book Club will meet in-person on the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM. All local students in grades 6 - 8 are welcome to attend.
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4-H STEAM Workshops
Attention students in grades 4 - 8! Are you interested in joining 4-H, but you're not sure what it is all about? Here is your chance to EXPLORE all 4-H has to offer for FREE. Attendees will explore a different 4-H project area each night, and the program will end just in time for members to enroll for the new 4-H year. Sessions run every Thursday, beginning Sept. 22 through Oct. 27 from 4 - 5 PM.
Registration is necessary.
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Michael Morton's
Creepy Crawlies!
Eeeww!! It is that time of year when Michael Morton brings his creepiest, crawliest critters
to the library!! Join us on Monday, October 10 at
11 AM . . . if you dare!!
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Pumpkin Patch: Comedy Magic Show |
The Jeffers traveling Pumpkin Patch program is designed to make children say, "WOW!" Come see the live animals, engage in a scarecrow building activity, and select a pumpkin to take home!
Registration is necessary for this free program on Saturday, October 29 at 11 AM.
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Story Seekers
Story Seekers is a fun-filled program for 0-5 year old children and their parents or caregivers. Hear great stories, sing a few songs, and complete a craft or two! Story Seekers meets every Monday and Friday at 11 AM.
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Juice Box Heroes
Join Jim Ronan for music and fun on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 11 AM! Juice Box Heroes is an in-person event that is held in the Children's library. We will be singing, dancing, laughing, and making lots of music!
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