Join Miss Macy for story times every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am, starting in October.
Join us at the library for Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, Friday, October 11 at 6:30 pm. For over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard. His talk presents highlights from his own adventures, a look at the investigation process, and compelling audio and visual paranormal evidence. Not just focused on ghost stories, Belanger’s presentation will delve into the reasons behind the legends. Call the library to register for this free event.
The Banned Book Club returns to discuss the widely censored horror story The Picture of Dorian Gray on Tuesday October 15 at 6:30 pm. Eat, drink, and discuss Oscar Wilde’s classic gothic novel and the terrors of censorship. Copies of this month’s title are available at the library’s circulation desk.
Halloweekend events at the Elizabeth Taber Library are happening from Thursday, October 24 to Saturday, October 26. Check out a pumpkin with your library card all month long (while Supplies last). Return your decorated pumpkin by Wednesday, October 23rd to be entered into our Great Pumpkin Contest. Vote for your favorites during our Halloweekend celebration activities. Are you brave enough to explore the library’s first ever mini haunted library? What ghouls will you meet as you wind your way through our haunted stacks? Visit Thursday- Saturday to find out.
Make some Halloween Boba after school, for ages 9+ Thursday, October 24 from 3:00-4:00 pm, then join us for costume karaoke starting at 6pm for food, fun, and music for all ages.
Make Halloween decorations that light up at Pumpkin Paper circuits with Miss Macy, Friday, October 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for ages 5-9
Play at our Boo Bash Games event Saturday, October 26 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt, spooky sensory bags, mummy races and more. At 1:00 pm join us for adult crafts with Emily to make Fall Book Centerpieces. This craft project is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Support the library by enjoying a delicious dinner and lively book discussion at a Marion neighbor’s home at Tables of Content, a fundraising event for the Elizabeth Taber Library – Sunday, October 20 & Friday, October 25. Go to the library’s website to register, select your book choices and date, get your book assignment & start reading, receive your dinner location and enjoy your evening. Tickets are $75 per person; all proceeds benefit the library. Learn more and view title options by visiting our website.
For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit us at www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or call us at 508-748-1252