October events at the library

NORWALK — October events at the Norwalk Public Library: Dungeons & Dragons Club on Oct. 1, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 at 11:00 am: For 6th through 12th grades. Embark on an epic quest with fellow adventurers. No experience necessary. Although these events are part of an ongoing campaign, new players are always welcome. Fizzy Cauldrons on Oct. 3 at 4:30 pm: For 3rd through 5th grades. Use common household items to create spooky bath bombs and soap dispensers. Registration begins Monday, September 12th. Adult Craft Day on Oct. 5 at 11:00 am: Turn fall-themed scrapbook paper into 3D pumpkins. Registration began Sept. 14. Podcast 101 on Oct. 5 at 4:30 pm: For 4th through 8th grades. From planning to producing, learn all about podcasting as we record monthly episodes of NPL Talks. Registration began Sept. 14. StoryTime on Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 11:00 am: For ages 0-5. Listen to a selection of picture books and enjoy educational activities. Registration is not required. Music & Movement on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 at 11:00 am: For ages 2-5. Through song and dance, kids are encouraged to get silly and let that excess energy out. Registration is not required. Open Lego Play on Oct. 8: For ages 5-12. Visit between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to compete in a famous landmark Lego building challenge. Registration is not required. Blow Paint Monsters on Oct. 11 at 4:30 pm: For 1st through 5th grades. Form an abstract shape with straws and paint, then transform it into a monster friend. Registration began Sept. 20. 1A Anime on Oct. 12 at 4:30 pm: For 6th through 8th grades. Watch and discuss popular anime while customizing character buttons. Registration began Sept. 21. Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society on Oct. 15 at 6:00 pm: Join the Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society for an investigation of the Norwalk Public Library. After a 45-minute presentation about what TOGHS does, members will take small groups on mini ghost hunts around the building. Registration began Sept. 24 American Craft Beer Revolution on Oct. 18 at 6:00 pm: Did you know Norwalk had a "Brewery Hill" in the 1800s? Discover the history of our local craft beer industry with The Beer Professor, Neil Reid. Registration is not required. Teen Cuisine on Oct. 19 at 3:30 pm: For 9th through 12th grades. Practice your knife skills by slicing and dicing ingredients for fruit pizzas. Registration began Sept. 28. Introduction to Homebrewing on Oct. 20 at 7:00 pm: For ages 21+. In partnership with Firelands Homebrew Club, get an introductory lesson on the homebrewing process and try various homebrewed beers. Registration begins Thursday, September 29th. Please bring $5 cash to become a temporary Firelands Homebrew Club member and participate in the tasting. Adult Craft Night on Oct. 24 at 6:00 pm: Repurpose wine glasses as seasonal tealight holders. Registration begins Monday, Oct. 3. What Is... The Best Book Club Ever on Oct. 25 at 4:30 pm: For 4th through 8th grades. To compete in the Jeopardy-style trivia contest, read Camp Murderface by Saundra Mitchell and The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman. Books are available in the Children's Room. Registration begins Tuesday, Oct. 4. Halloween Party on Oct. 26 at 4:00 pm: For kindergarten through 5th grades. Have an evening sweeter than candy at our annual Kids Halloween Party. Entertainment includes: • The Cotton Candy Lady from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • Temporary tattoo, game, and craft stations • Mad Libs StoryTimes every 15 minutes ◦Costume contest at 5:00 pm • Photo booth with props • Scavenger hunt