Spooky season is upon us and the Library has all sorts of fun and sometimes ghoulish activities! We are accepting Halloween costumes for the Costume Swap. Costume pick-up is from October 22-31 during open Library hours in the meeting room. There are also free science kits that can be picked up from Thursday, October 16 through Saturday, October 25.
There is no school on Friday, October 3, so we will be showing the new “How to Train Your Dragon” movie in our meeting room. We will provide the movie and popcorn!
The Library is once again partnering with the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Waupaca County to offer Dementia Live!, a program to understand what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. There are four timeslots to sign up for between 10:00am and 2:00pm on Thursday, October 16. You can call 715-258-6277 to register or visit the following site: Dementia Live Registration. Registration is required to participate.
The Friends of the Clintonville Public Library will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, October 16 with Robert Kinderman as their speaker. Kinderman is a retired educator turned writer with his first book, “Tailwinds Across America,” recounts his 4,000-mile cross-country bike ride. He has also published several children’s picture books, including the “Beans and Lolo” and “Hurricane Hattie” series. In 2017, Kinderman was the recipient of the prestigious Jade Ring Award from the Wisconsin Writers Association in recognition of his writing.
Monthly programs return with Adult Crafting on Thursday, October 2 at 6:00pm, and Teen Night and Book Club on Monday, October 20 at 3;15pm and 6:30pm, respectively.
Our school year programs continue with After-School Adventures on Mondays, LEGO Club on Tuesday, DIY Crafts on Wednesdays, and Game Night on Thursdays, all starting at 3:15pm. Storytime is on Tuesdays at 10:00am.
Lastly, stop by the Library front desk on Halloween between 9:00am and 5:00pm for trick or treating!