Good afternoon,

What a beautiful day we're having! The leaves are changing now, and fall is definitely in the air. I hope you're able to get out and enjoy the sunshine today.

This month, several of our branches are offering fall activities. From paint nights to leaf bowls, I hope you'll stop by and check it out. I'm excited about the return of Library After Dark this year. For one night only, the upper floors of Main Library will transform into a haunted house!

Our Kingston Branch is moving! The new location has been in the works for a while now, and is almost finished. The move should happen sometime this month. We will need to close the Kingston Branch for a short time for the move. I can't wait to see the new space!

All locations will be closed on Monday October 11 for a Staff Development Day.

As always, if you have suggestions for library events, I love to hear them. See you at the library!

Liz

Adult Services Coordinator

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Into the Woods Interactive Movie

Friday October 22, 7pm: Main Library (2nd Floor)

Join us for a fairytale-filled movie night! Sing along as we watch Into the Woods (2014) and act out scenes with friends using fun and silly props. Come dressed up in your favorite fairytale costume and ready to join in on a fun, unique, and immersive experience!

Library After Dark

Friday October 29, 7pm: Main Library (2nd Floor)

What happens in the library after all the patrons leave, the lights are turned off, and the doors are locked? Come walk through our haunted library - if you dare. Full of thrills and chills, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Not suitable for young children.

This year, your favorite Fairy Tale characters will be put to the test. Will you find your way out of the woods?

This month at Main and Northside

Tai Chi: Wednesdays in October, at 9am (Main Library Annex Room B)

We're excited to have Tai Chi back at the library starting this fall! Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Our guest presenter is Pam Nichols, a certified Tai Chi instructor through the Tao Academy of Kansas City.

Please register if you would like to receive an e-mail reminder.

Cooking with Johnna: Thursday October 7, 4pm (Northside Branch)

Cooking with Johnna is back to meeting in person! She'll be traveling to different branches this fall, so you can attend the class nearest you, or follow along on a tour of the county. Johnna makes cooking fun and shows how to use common ingredients to put together meals and snacks that are healthy and delicious.

Thank you to the OSU Ross County Extension Office for presenting this class.

Try New Things Club

Tuesday October 12, 2pm: Main Library (2nd Floor)

Tuesday October 26, 7pm: Northside Branch

Looking for a change in routine, or to learn some new skills? Pick up a new hobby, make (or bring) some friends, and try something new every other week! Open to adults. No fees or expertise necessary -- only an open mind!

Book Clubs

Novels at Night: Thursday October 7, at 7pm (Northside Branch)

Our evening book club meets the 2nd Thursday of every month! Here's what we'll be reading in the next few months, and how you can access the books digitally:

October - Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas (eAudiobook, eBook)

November - Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev (eAudiobook, ebook)

There will also be copies available to pick up at the Northside Branch and Main Library ahead of time. As always, please feel free to attend even if you have not read the book.

Brown Bag Book Club at Paper City: Wednesday October 20, at noon (Paper City Coffee - 47 S. Paint St.)

Our Brown Bag Book Club is back at Paper City Coffee (47 S. Paint St)! Here are the books we'll be discussing in the fall, and how to get digital copies:

October: Sarah Penner's The Lost Apothecary (eBook, eAudiobook)

November: Eowyn Ivey's The Snow Child (eBook, eAudiobook)

There will also be copies available to pick up at the Northside Branch and at Main Library. As always, pl ease feel free to attend even if you have not read the book.

**New!!** YA Book Club for Adults: Wednesday October 27, at 7pm (Steiner's Speakeasy - 31 S. Paint St.)

Enjoy the best of Young Adult/Teen literature with fellow adult readers! This book club will feature YA books ranging from fantasy to mystery to light-hearted romance. Each month, we’ll discuss the book, enjoy light refreshments, and gush over our favorite books, all at Steiner's Speakeasy at 31 S Paint Street!

Here are our Fall picks! You can check them out at the Main Library or Northside Branch or access them digitally.

October - Burn our Bodies Down by Rory Powers ( audiobook , ebook )

November - It Sounded Better in My Head by Nina Kenwood ( audiobook , ebook )

Around the county this month:

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Community Sponsored Events:

These are events that are organized by groups or organizations other than the library, but are held in library spaces, and are open to the public. Contact information for each event is provided on the Events page. The library does not advocate or endorse the policies or purposes of any group or individual using library meeting rooms.

Community Sponsored Legal Clinic: Thursday October 21, 5pm at Main Library

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