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Farewell to Ms. Cheryl!
After 39 years, she has decided it’s time to retire from the day-to-day operations of the NB Public Library. Her departure is not due to being tired of working with books or the public or even the staff! It’s not even early morning hours, as she gave up most of those a few years ago! It’s simply time to focus on herself (and maybe attempt to catch up on all the books she’s waiting to read!) She will still show up for monthly Book Chatters, View & Chew, Friends events, and plenty more! You might not even notice she’s gone! If you stop in this month, be sure to wish her luck on all her next chapters, and if you perhaps come in too early, you can leave her a note on one of the blank cards at her desk or ask for one at the main desk!
Friends Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the NB Library will hold their Annual Book Sale October 6–10 in the Wolfe Community Room.
The sale kicks off on Tuesday, October 7, with a members-only preview. Friends members will receive 25% off all purchases. On Wednesday and Thursday, shoppers can take advantage of the Bag Sale—get all you can fit in a bag for one low price. On Friday and Saturday, everything is available for a donation. Your purchases help the Friends support programs and activities at the North Baltimore Public Library.
Book Chatters
The October meeting of the Book Chatters Book Club will be held on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wolfe Community Room. We will be discussing Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor.
Stop by the Book Chatters display to browse this year's reading selections and pick up a copy of the book list, or visit our website to view and print your own copy.
View & Chew / Ohio Goes To The Movies
View & Chew and Ohio Goes To The Movies are teaming up for one special showing of “Hocus Pocus” on Wednesday, October 21st.
This FREE movie was chosen because Sarah Jessica Parker who plays Sarah Sanderson was born and raised in Nelsonville, Ohio.
This will be our final Ohio Goes To The Movies showing, wrapping up 250 days of Ohio Movies.
Join us at the Virginia Theater, 119 N. Main St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:00 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Ghosts Busted: Beyond the Fear
Veteran journalist, historian & paranormal expert Don Allison will visit the North Baltimore Public Library on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wolfe Community Room to discuss his latest book, I Met More Ghosts at Gettysburg: A Journalist’s Paranormal Journey Continues.
A longtime newspaper journalist and columnist for the Bryan Times, Allison takes a down-to-earth approach to exploring the paranormal. He will share his own unexplained experiences, discuss possible forces of nature behind them, and explore some of the scientific theories surrounding paranormal phenomena.
Join us for an intriguing evening of stories, questions and a look at what we may not yet understand. The program is free and open to the public.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The NBPL is helping with the Village Pumpkin Decorating Contest this year, which is being sponsored by the NB Marathon and NB Drive-thru. This year we have 4 categories: Child (3-7 years), Child (8-12 years), Teen (13-17 years), and Adult (18+).
All ages need to register at the main desk and get a number. When you finish your pumpkin, take a picture with your number and send to nblibrary@nbpubliclibrary.org. Adults may decorate a pumpkin or photograph your fall/ Halloween scene, such as your porch or house decorations. Send all entries by Monday, October 19th. Voting will take place on NBPL YouTube Channel from October 23rd - 28th. Winners will be announced on October 29th.
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Children’s Events
Daily Snacks
Mon. - Fri. from 2:30 - 5 pm, for all ages
Preschool Story Time for kids ages 1-5 with an adult companion, Tuesdays @ 11 am
October 6 - Play Date in the Children’s Department
October 13 – Visit the Fire Station! (meet at the library, and we will walk over together)
October 20 – Pumpkins & Apples, Letter C & Number 3
October 27 – Spooky Friends, Letter D & Number 4 (special in-house Trick-or-Treat)
After School Activities for grades K-4 Wednesdays from 3-3:45 pm
October 7 – Board Games in Children’s Dept
October 14 – Math is Art (session 3)
October 21 – Math is Art (session 4)
October 28 – Halloween Bingo Party with Teens
J4T – Just for Teens for grades 5-12 - Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 pm
October 1 – Fuse Beads
October 8 – Art Club: Potions Lab (meet in the Teen area
October 15 – Build the Escape with Wood County Health Department
October 22 – D & D
October 29 – No Teens please join us for Halloween Bingo Party with School-agers.
After School Art w/ Erika Miklovic from Happy Camper Studio for kids in grades 2 - 8 from 3 - 4 pm
October 6 – Dragon Puppet
October 20 - Pumpkin Silhouettes