Someone suggested that we start our award-winning program, The Reading Connection, a little earlier to accommodate children who need an earlier bedtime for the next school day. We were concerned that starting earlier would make it difficult for working parents to arrive on time, so we found a compromise: On […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
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Halloween is right around the corner and there’s a definite chill in the air…which means it’s time to dim the lights, grab a blanket and read some great horror books! This week’s staff pick The Binding by Nicholas Wolff, is a great choice for anyone who likes there horror atmospheric. A […]
Horror Movie Redubs – using our digital audio equipment! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho5hbO80vGQ&w=560&h=315] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehBAQ1b7Uso&w=560&h=315] Haunted Gingerbread Houses!
ID theft is rampant (1.05+ billion known data records have been breached from 2005 to Oct. 2017, according to The Identity Theft Resource Center). What can you do to protect yourself? This session will help you analyze ID safety issues, apply safeguards and connect to online resources so that you can learn […]
Robert Rogers Puppet Company presents Hobnobbin’ Goblins, a marionette puppet show for children and adults of all ages. This show introduces familiar Halloween characters who perform various activities to music in a way that is slightly spooky but not scary. The puppeteer performs in front of the stage so that […]
Join us this Halloween as children of all ages are invited to wear costumes, listen to some Halloween stories, and trick-or-treat around the library! This event will take place on Tuesday, October 31st from 11:00-11:30 am and 3:30-4:00 pm. No registration necessary. Parents must remain with their children at all […]
Here is what’s happening this week! Spooky Nail Art Tuesday October 24th @ 7pm Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters, oh my! Make creative and spooky nail art using our supplies. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies as well. Haunted Gingerbread Houses Thursday October 26th @ 7pm […]
Looking for a good scare minus the clowns? Then check out this week’s staff pick and visit the amusement park instead. Another great work by Stephen King Joyland is part hard-boiled murder mystery, part spooky ghost story. It’s a classic coming-of-age story perfect for October. “What a smart, sweet, spooky, […]
These fun things! Redub Old Horror Films Saturday October 21st @ 2pm We’ll be using GarageBand and iMovie to redub old horror movies. Change the hero into the villain or monster. Turn a zombie flick into a rom-com. You decide! Crafterdays! DIY Temporary Sunday October 22nd @ […]
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Did your favorites win? “8 Minutes” from Georgia was crowned the winner in the 20th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival after organizers tallied a record number of votes from audiences in […]