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Fri, Oct 09
Creepy Clay Creatures
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Oct 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own creepy clay creature at the library! Add scary eyes, teeth, multiple arms–the possibilities are endless! Registration is required. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 10
A Walk in the Park
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Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lace up your walking shoes and come join us as we walk the loop on the prairie path. Meet at the Gazebo in Berkeley Park.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 10
Renovation Info Session
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Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
The library will be hosting a pair of open Q&A info sessions about renovation plans and the upcoming advisory referendum. Please join us!
Multiple Dates
Mon, Oct 12
Senior Bingo
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Oct 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Take a card and pull up a seat. Listen as numbers are called and then BINGO! Maybe it's you, and you win a prize! Either way you're a winner because there is conversation with others and light refreshments served.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Oct 12
Anime Club
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Oct 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Calling all teens! Drop in for one of our monthly Anime Club days. You help pick what we watch, share a snack (or two), and can enjoy fun crafts. Registration requested.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 14
Story Time
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Oct 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us for Story Time, where we read and grow together through stories! Make connections with other area parents of small children, while your child(ren) get to enjoy books, music, tactile play, and a snack. Once a month we will feature a bilingual story—check out our Facebook page for details!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 14
Adult Book Discussion
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Oct 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Join us for a lively discussion on this month's selection.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 14
Chair Yoga
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Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Victoria Jackson, a certified yoga instructor will be leading this class in gentle exercises. All adults are welcome.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Oct 16
Snack Lab
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Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Calling all tweens! Join us for Snack Lab and enjoy a fun food-related craft. Make it yourself, then sit back and enjoy every bite! This fall, we will enjoy cupcake decorating, create food monsters, and make fall-themed cake pops. Recommended for ages 6-11. Registration is required and limited.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 17
Tiny Tot Time
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Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Calling all toddlers! Tiny Tot Time is a fun-filled program for all the little ones! Join us for programs and activities that foster play, exploration, creativity, and socialization. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 17
Board Games & Lunch
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Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy board games, chess, mancala, or bring your own! Come with friends or make new ones in a relaxed setting—bring your lunch and enjoy library-provided snacks while you play.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Oct 19
Bunco!
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Oct 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bunco is a newer program to the library. Join us in this fun dice game, meet new people, enjoy some snacks and maybe even win a prize or two.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Oct 19
Switch Gaming
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Oct 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Battle it out in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and other popular games. Play for fun and enjoy a snack!
Multiple Dates
Tue, Oct 20
Home School Connections
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Oct 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
This program provides homeschooled children in the area to come together to learn and explore. Dress to get messy! Ages: 7-13
Fri, Oct 23
Sugar Skulls
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Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us for our annual sugar skull decorating craft on October 23rd! Recommended for ages 18 and under. Registration is required and limited to 38 participants.
Sat, Oct 24
Great Lakes Ghosts
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Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Who doesn't like a ghost story at this time of year? Join us as we listen to a narrated concert featuring songs of the supernatural, legends and spooky tales of ghost ships, haunted lighthouses, and unexplained phenomena by acclaimed folk singer and storyteller of the Great Lakes, Lee Murdock.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Oct 26
Senior Mahjong: Open play for beginners
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Oct 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Now that you've learned to play, come try out your skills. Light refreshments will be served.
Fri, Oct 30
Halloween Party
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Oct 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join us for a special Halloween celebration at the Library! Wear your costume and enjoy spooky stories followed by a fun Halloween craft, music, treats, and play! Recommended for ages 0-10. Registration is requested.

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