Special Events
Escape Room: Beyond the Veil
Saturday, Oct. 3, Monday, Oct. 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 6; various time slots available.
Just Imagine! with Mark Zacharia, Mentalist
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
Mark Zacharia invites guests to allow him to read their minds. Can he access their innermost thoughts? Come see for yourself. No one is ever embarrassed. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.
All Hallows’ Eve: Songs of Love, Death, and the Supernatural
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 to 8 p.m.
Anne and Ridley Enslow will perform music spanning several centuries to elucidate the history of Halloween. No registration is required; seating is first come, first seated.
All Ages
Spanish Conversation
Thursday, Oct. 22, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Practice Spanish-language proficiency in a casual, small-group environment. A basic level of skill is recommended; however, all skill levels are welcome. No registration. For teens and adults.
Master Gardeners
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Master Gardeners will be available in the lobby to share information on their October gardening topic, Bulbs and Bedtime, and answer gardening questions. No registration; drop in. This is their last visit of the year.
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Register a team for a chance to win a prize and take home a puzzle. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. More information and registration are available on the library website.
Teens
Fall Grab & Go Craft Kits
Monday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 31; pick up at the Readers Services desk while supplies last.
Celebrate Teentober and explore creativity with weekly teen crafts. A different craft will be available each week; one craft per teen per week. For ages 13 to 18.
Children
LEGO Club
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to noon.
Create and build using LEGO. For ages 4 to 12. Registration required.
Guess the Pumpkin’s Weight!
Monday, Oct. 5, through Thursday, Oct. 29.
Correctly guess the weight of the large pumpkin on display in the Children’s Room and win the pumpkin. For ages birth to 12.
Preschool Storytime & Music with Mr. Laurence
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 20 and 27, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Stories, fingerplays and music with Mr. Laurence. For ages 2 to 5. No registration.
Paws for Reading
Thursday, Oct. 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Read to a very patient therapy dog from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy. For ages 5 to 12. Registration required.
Children’s Halloween Parade
Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Come in a Halloween costume and go trick-or-treating around the library. For ages birth to 12. No registration.
Halloween Magic & Mystery Show
Thursday, Oct. 29, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Be amazed by unbelievable illusions, mind-blowing tricks and interactive fun, presented by Currier’s Magical Mania. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required.
Adults
Free Computer Classes
October; class schedule and registration are available on the library website.
This month’s classes include the Excel I, II and III series; Intro to Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; and Intro to Excel Pivot Tables.
Tech Help Mondays
Monday, Oct. 5, 19 and 26.
Drop in for help with a device, general internet instruction, and using library catalogs, databases and apps. Bring your device.
Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2 to 3 p.m.
The group will discuss *Starling House* by Alix E. Harrow. For more information or to reserve a copy, call 973-285-6970. No registration.
True Crime Chat (via Zoom)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This virtual true-crime discussion group meets via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed shortly before the program begins. Registration required. This month’s topic is Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women & Girls.
Friday Afternoon Movies
Fridays at 2 p.m.; no registration.
- Oct. 2: *The Devil Wears Prada 2* - Oct. 9: *Power Ballad* - Oct. 16: *Young Washington* - Oct. 23: *Disclosure Day* - Oct. 30: *Frankenstein* (1931) and *Dracula* (1931), double feature
Socrates Cafe
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A discussion group using the dialogue of the Socratic Method. The only requirement is a willingness to listen respectfully. Speaking is not required, although encouraged. No registration.
Medieval Literature Book Club
Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The group will read and discuss books chosen by participants. This month’s book is *The Conference of Birds* by Farid al-Din Attar. For links to free online translations and more information, visit the library website or call 973-285-6970. No registration.
Mystery Book Club
Monday, Oct. 26, 7 to 8 p.m.
The group will read and discuss books chosen by participants. This month’s book is *Still Life* by Louise Penny. To reserve a copy, call 973-285-6970. No registration.
