October 2022 Newsletter
“The Haverston Mills Town Meeting”, presented by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton-Wenham
Thursday, October 20th 6:00 - 7:30 PM
A thoroughly fun comedy performance!
All are welcome, no sign up required.
Friday Morning Movies!
10:30am - 12:30pm
Friday Morning Movie: Spooky Series!
All are welcome, no sign up is required, light refreshments
will be served.
October 14th - The Mummy, feat. Tom Cruise
October 21st - The Woman in Black, feat. Daniel Radcliffe
Heritage Films and Dan Tremblay Present:
Ghost Stories of New England
Wednesday, October 26th 6:30 - 7:30pm

There will be a showing of the documentary and then a brief discussion of the film. All are welcome, no sign up required.
Gravestone Girls: “Welcome to the Graveyard!”
Thursday, October 6th 6:00 - 7:30 PM

“Welcome to the Graveyard!” is a 90 minute illustrated ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. The presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds found in Palmer along-side images from cemeteries visited by Gravestone Girls over many years. No sign up required.
Local Author Janis Daly
Thursday, October 27th 6:30 - 7:30 PM

In 1897 Philadelphia, educated, career-minded, independent Eliza Pearson Edwards rejects her mother’s wishes for a society debut, and enters medical college. With the support of a circle of women and determined to conquer curriculum demands, battle sexism, and overcome doubts, Eliza charts a new life course. Join us for conversation and Q&A, as author, Janis Daly, discusses her work. No sign up required.
Talking About Death Won’t Kill You –
A Discussion of End of Life Options
Saturday, October 29th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We will offer insights and tips about how to navigate the complexities and choices that are likely to be encountered. No sign up required.
Welcome New Staff!
The Library has welcomed three new staff members in September! Please join us in welcoming library assistants Tori Scholtz and Alyssa Mostyn, and children's library assistant Martha Morgan.

Say hello and welcome when you see them around the library! 🙂
October Book Clubs
The Wednesday Night Book Club will next meet on October 5th at 6:30 pm. They will be reading and discussing "Crying in H Mart", by
Michelle Zauner.

Literary Luncheon will next meet on
October 18th at 11:00 am. They will be reading and discussing
"The Yellow Bird Sings",by
Jennifer Rosner.

The Patton Homestead Book Club will next meet on October 4th at 3:00 and will be discussing "The Lake House", by Kate Morton.

Book clubs are open to all and titles are available for check out at the library.
Children's Events for October
Science Fridays!
1:30 - 2:30 PM

Join Ms. Julie of Early Childhood Partners CFCE to enjoy a story and fun activities that explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM). Designed for children ages 2-8 years and their caregiver. This program will be held on Fridays Sep. 16 - Dec. 9 from 1:30 - 2:30pm (no group on 11/11 or 11/25). Science Fridays will take place in the Children's Program Room. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.


Indigenous Peoples' Day

The library will be closed
Monday, October 10th for
Indigenous Peoples' Day.