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Halloween may be over, but the Distracted Librarians have one more spooky episode for you – in the newest episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily talk creepy, weird, and downright haunting animation. Check out the latest episode, and let us know what animated shows and movies creeped you out as a kid (or now)!

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Sign up now for the next session of our weekly story times for children that begin the week of November 4. Register now for six-week sessions on our online calendar!

Learn how one stitch can provide you with inspiration for a lifetime of creative practice. Using the running stitch as a base, Creativebug’s Lisa Solomon shows you the Japanese tradition of sashiko stitching. You’ll learn how to work with traditional patterns (or make your own designs based on a grid layout) to make decorative pieces or mend and patch garments. …

Howling wind, creaky stairs, and that flickering light – if you’re a fan of scary stories, grab a blanket and a warm fall beverage and get ready from some real-life scary stories from Nicole, Killian, and Emily on the latest episode of The Distracted Librarians!

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Join us Saturday, November 23 at 11:00am, in an adaptive story time experience for youth of all abilities, including those who have difficulty in large groups and who have sensory integration challenges. Participants can expect stories with gentle multisensory engagement, visual aids, adaptive movement, low lights, and low sounds. For children ages 3 and up with a grown-up. Registration is required….

Check out the list of events and activities we have planned for teens this fall! Ages 13–18 are welcome to participate.

If you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirt, check out these titles mentioned in the latest episode of The Distracted Librarians.

Join this year-round reading challenge for adults (ages 16+). Read 50 books — there’s no deadline, so go at your own pace. Stop by the Adult and Teen Services desk for more information on how to track your progress, to learn about the small prizes you’ll earn along the way, and to find prompts that will inspire your next read.

Nightmares, vampires, and jump scares – it’s horror season, and we’re kicking off Hallow-“month” with an episode all about horror! Fans of the genre, Nicole and Emily, along with not-so-much a fan, Killian, discuss their thoughts on the genre across media forms – from books to movies and video games – as well as their likes, dislikes, and how they got there on the newest episode of The Distracted Librarians….

Banned Books Week is one week away! In an effort to highlight the importance of access to information, libraries (and much of the bookish community) celebrate each year. On the newest episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily discuss the history of Banned Books Week and what intellectual freedom means in the context of libraries.