Libraries hosting October events

There's a lot planned at Huron County Community Library locations next month. Here's some information on upcoming October events provided by the libraries: Note: The Huron County Community Library maintains library locations in Willard (6 W. Emerald St.), North Fairfield (5 E. Main St.), Greenwich (4 New St.) and Wakeman (33 Pleasant St.) • Recurring: "Storytime with Miss Mitzi is held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Join us for stories, crafts, songs, and more! The theme for Oct. 1 & 2 is S Is for Scarecrow; for Oct. 8 & 9 it is Whooo's at Storytime; on Oct. 15 & 16 it is Jack O' Lantern Surprise; on Oct. 22 & 23 AW Nuts – SQUIRRELS!; and on Oct. 29 & 30 the theme is Spiderific Storytime. "The Huron County Community Library at our Greenwich Library location offers Take and Makes. Stop by the library and pick up a weekly craft for kids. Take it home to do it. "Chris has Storytime at the Greenwich Library on Friday mornings. She will have stories, songs, crafts, games, and more. Kids of all ages are welcome on Oct. 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 11 a.m. "Join us every afternoon at the Greenwich Library between 3-5 p.m. It will be an afternoon of fun. On Oct. 1 come and play with Hydrophobic Magic Sand. It is sand that never gets wet, even under water. Create a Fall animal shadow on Oct. 8. You will be using cotton balls and paint to create the shadows. Have fun making monster faces out of Popsicle sticks and paint on Oct. 15 and create slime from a pumpkin on Oct. 22. Then learn how to make a pumpkin throw up. "Sit and Stitch meets every Monday morning at 10 a.m. This is a time for anyone who wants to bring whatever they are working on to share with others. If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, rug hook, etc all are welcome to join in. "Thursday Crafternoon takes place at our Wakeman Library. Kids can drop in anytime from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays for fun activities, crafts, and more. Each week features something new. Join us on Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. "Pop-in and play is available at the Wakeman Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Bring your little one to the library for some fun play. It's a great way to meet other parents and for your little one to have a fun playdate. Come on Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. "Bring your computer-related questions to the Willard Library computer lab on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Jarrad the library's Information Technologies Coordinator will be in the lab to answer questions and offer guidance. You may also access the "Northstar Digital Literacy Program" while in our computer lab. "Storytime at the Wakeman Library is on Friday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. Join Cathy for stories, activities and more. "'PT Patty' from Integrated Therapeutic Healing will be at the Wakeman Library for Chair Yoga on Tuesdays, Oct. 7 and 21 at 10:30 a.m. • Oct. 2: "Come join our lively discussions and enjoy a bite to eat with Willard's Cook Up a Storm Cookbook Club. This group will meet in the Willard Library Annex on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. to share recipes from two different Fall themed Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks. "Teens (kids grades 6 and up) come to the Willard Memorial Library for lots of Halloween crafting. On Thursday, Oct. 2, in the community room, we will be creating Spooky Ceramics. "The Greenwich Library's Home School Group will get together on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. Learn about solar energy by creating a fun bug that never needs batteries." • Oct. 6: "Pinterest Monday at the Greenwich Library will take place on Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up is required. We will be having fun with a Pour Paint project. Create two pieces in one using canvas and a Dollar Tree Candy Dispenser. "Food for Thought Cookbook Club, Wakeman Library's Cookbook Club, is scheduled to meet on Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. They will be using 'Debbie Macomber's Table' by Debbie Macomber for this month's cookbook." • Oct. 7: "On Tuesday Oct. 7 come to the community room and make your own Haunted House with cardboard, paint, and more; on Thursday, Oct. 16, we will be making Fall/Halloween string art in the community room; on Tuesday, Oct. 21, join us to learn about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while decorating sugar skulls in the library annex; and on Thursday, Oct. 30 come to the Willard Library annex and try your hand with a new slime recipe that has some creepy ingredients to top it off. All of these Teen activities are at 5 p.m. "Kids come to the Willard Library annex on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. for "Book to start and then. . .Art." We will read and then create a MONSTERPIECE! "Come to our North Fairfield Library on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. for Medicare 101. Join Medicare specialist, Diane Cawood, for a presentation on resources available in Medicare. A question and answer will follow. "Homeschool Families and Kids are invited to join Wakeman's special Look What I Cooked: Kids' Cookbook Club. Check out the monthly selection and make your favorite recipe at home and bring it to the discussion for everyone to enjoy. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 12:30 p.m. This month's choice is 'Farmers' Market Favorites' by Gooseberry Patch." • Oct. 9: "Join us at our Willard Memorial Library location community room on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. to learn about the history of the Ohio State Reformatory. Staff from the reformatory will be here to tell us the real history of the famous Ohio landmark – including the scary parts. "Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Willard Enrichment Center for a free craft or activity. This program is restricted to ages 18 and up. On Thursday, Oct. 9 come and create your own Pumpkin Felt Bowl. Perfect for candy, holding small items, or as a Fall gift." • Oct. 13: "All Huron County Community Library locations will be closed on Oct. 13." • Oct. 14: "Join us in the Willard Library Community Room on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. for Brick Bunch. Every month we have LEGO fun with a featured building challenge. "Chair Yoga with 'PT Patty' from Integrated Therapeutic Healing is scheduled at our North Fairfield Library on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. Come experience the benefit of Yoga safely and pain free." • Oct. 16: "For a creative outlet, join the Huron County Community Library Writers' Group. The group will meet in the community room at the Willard Library on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. If you can't join us in person, we offer a virtual option. For more information contact Josh at jfigley@huroncolib.org. "Create your own unique pumpkin in the library annex on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Use diamond art and sparkling gems. But Wait! There's more. . . come see for yourself. (While supplies last)." • Oct. 19: "Be sure to come see our Willard Memorial Library at the Willard City Park during Goods in the Woods. On Saturday, Oct. 18 & Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. join us for fun button making and a flower pot craft. On Sunday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo will be with us at the park for a free petting zoo and also to meet some special animals including a kangaroo!" • Oct. 20: "'Monday Reads' will meet on Monday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Willard community room. The group will be discussing the book 'Hester' by Laurie Albanese. "Get creative with us at the Willard Library location on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in the annex. Celebrate cool weather with a fun Pour Paint project. We'll be creating two pieces in one using canvas and a Dollar Tree candy dispenser. Sign up is required. "North Fairfield is rich in history dating back to the 1830s. Join us at the library on Monday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. for a 'Walking Tour.' Ruth Earl curator of the North Fairfield Museum will guide the tour and share her knowledge of several homes and buildings in the village. "'Who Picked This Book? Wakeman Book Club' will be meeting on Monday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The book they are reading is 'The Glassmaker' by Tracy Chevalier." • Oct. 21: "Kids ages 5-11 are invited to a Glow in the Dark Party. Sign up is required for this event. The party will be held in the Willard Library Community Room on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy glow in the dark fun with stories, games, dancing, and more." • Oct. 23: "All ages are invited to join us at the Willard Library for some Playdough fun. Come to the library annex on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 4:30 p.m. for Playdough Day." • Oct. 27: "Drop in all week Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 all day for a Dancing Skeleton Scavenger Hunt in the Youth Services Department. Finding the skeletons will help you answer a funny question. The correct answer will earn you a sweet treat or surprise. "Fall Pour Paint will be the Pinterest Monday project on Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wakeman Library. We'll be creating two pieces in one using canvas and a Dollar Tree candy dispenser. You can choose to make a pumpkin, skull, or another Fall themed option." • Oct. 28: "The Senior Hour presented by Laurels of New London, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wakeman Library. Join them for a morning of fun and information just for seniors. There is a different topic each month and there is always an activity or craft." • Oct. 29: "Little Monster Fun Night will be held at our Greenwich Library location on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 3-5 p.m. Learn how to make ghosts fly, do fun crafts, and enjoy spooky games and treats! Wear your Halloween costume and join us for lots of fun." • Oct. 30: "'Turn the Page Book Discussion,' Willard's evening book discussion will get together on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. They will share their thoughts on 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt." • Oct. 28 and Oct. 31: "The Firelands Genealogical Society is back at the Willard library for a two-night workshop on Genealogy Basics. Session one will be on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. At this session you will be using the free workbook you get to keep. The second session will be on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. in the library computer lab. During session two you will be assisted in your online research. You must attend both sessions to take part. Sign up is required because of limited space." • Oct. 31: The Laurels of New London will present their Senior Hour at the Willard Memorial Library on Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. This will be a special Medicare Q&A Session. Experts will be here to answer all of your Medicare questions.