Vol. 2 No. 31 | October 23, 2020
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Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30am - 4:45pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30am - 8:45pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 1pm
Sunday: 1 - 5pm
Candy Still Welcomed!
The library is hosting a Trick-or-Treat Trail on Halloween (see below)!

Because we're expecting a large turnout, we would very much appreciate donations of wrapped candy or treats. The candy can be dropped off in the Children's Room during open hours.

Thanks in advance for your support - and your candy!
Weekly Book Raffle
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
October 23 - 30
Enter your name for a chance to win Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes, a New York Times bestseller and book club pick featured on the Today show!

How to enter:
  • Visit the library and complete a raffle ticket.
  • Email Adult Services Librarian Amy Friedman by clicking the email link below and request she enter your name. Please include your name and phone number.

Only one entry per person per day. Enter your name every day for more chances to win!

Click on the book image for the Goodreads description.

Questions? Email Adult Services Librarian Amy Friedman by emailing her at amyfriedman@rodgerslibrary.org
This Week's Events: Oct. 23 - 30
Teen & Tween Services
Virtual Candy Bar Bingo!
Friday, October 23
Teens: 3pm
Tweens: 4pm
ONLINE EVENT. Play Bingo and win prizes!

Students in Grades 4-12 are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Tanya in Zoom to play Bingo. Prizes can be picked up at the library.

Registration required. Click on one of the buttons below for more information and/or to register
Get Fit With Your Library
Chair Exercise and Stability!
Saturday, October 24
11am
ONLINE EVENT. Join Fitness Instructor Jess Salman for a weekly virtual movement class every Saturday at 11am in October!

This Week: Chair Exercise & Stability!

Next Week, Oct. 31: Zumba Gold Halloween!

Registration required. Click on the button at right for more information and/or to register.
Online Games
Zoom Scattergories!
Wednesday, October 28
3:30pm
ONLINE EVENT. Join our monthly Zoom Scavenger Hunt! (Previously Facebook Scavenger Hunt.)

All answers can be found in one of the online resources on the A-Z resource list on our website, rodgerslibrary.org

Registration required. Click on the button at right for more information and/or to register.
Zoom Zentangle!
Halloween Zentangle
Wednesday, October 28
6:30pm
ONLINE EVENT. Create a Zentangle tile for Halloween!

Registration required. Click on the button below for more information, list of supplies and/or to register.
Mystery Lovers Book Club Author Visit!
Thursday, October 29
The Black Ascot by Charles Todd
1pm
ONLINE EVENT. Join us for a discussion of The Black Ascot, a recent title in the Inspector Rutledge series by Charles Todd.

As an added bonus, the mother-son writing team of Charles and Caroline Todd will be at the discussion to talk about the book and answer any questions about the plot. I hope you can join us!

Click on the book cover at right to read the Goodreads description. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Registration required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
Halloween Event!
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Saturday, October 31
2 - 4pm
Visit the Rodgers Library for some curbside Trick-or-Treating! 

Themed tents ("Spider on a Web," "Disney Princesses," "Coco/Day of the Dead," etc.) in our parking lot will be stocked with treats for costumed Trick-or-Treaters ONLY of all ages to enjoy.

Stop by (with your mask please!) and celebrate Halloween with us! Boo!!
Upcoming November Events
Teen & Tween Services
Hamilton Trivia!
Tuesday, November 3
Tweens: 1:30pm
Teens: 3pm
Are you a Hamilton fan? How well do you know the musical Hamilton?

Test your knowledge of the amazing musical. Extra prizes for anyone who dresses up or is willing to drop a verse. 

Prizes can be picked up a the library.
 
*There is no school in Hudson on election day. 

Registration required. Click on the buttons below for more information and/or to register.
Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation
Wednesday, November 4
6:30pm
ONLINE EVENT. Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with Martin Gillin, the author of The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book. This presentation features videos and photographs of the greatest and most fascinating players, teams, events and moments in franchise history.

Registration required. Click on the button below for more information and/or to register.
Online Tech: First Friday Tech Chats
"Internet Safety"
Friday, November 6
11am

ONLINE EVENT. Join us on the first Friday of each month on Zoom for a Tech Talk on a chosen topic.
This session:

• Internet Safety: Managing Your Risk •

Registration required. Click on the button at left to register.
Jane Austen Book Club
"Sense & Sensibility"
Wednesday, November 11
7pm
ONLINE EVENT. Whether you're new to Jane Austen or an avid Janeite, you'll have fun in this inclusive Zoom group for all who love Jane Austen.

Over the course of the book club, we will read the author's remaining five books, and also books by Austen's contemporaries (the Brönte sisters, Mary Shelley, etc.), along with some fun and modern adaptations of Austen's characters and stories.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Questions? Write to us at AustenBookClub@rodgerslibrary.org.

Registration required. Please register to receive a link to the event.