October Programs for Adults
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Creative Writing Club
Join the Creative Writing Club! Calling all storytelling enthusiasts ages 18+! Meet us in the Community Room at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, October 2nd and 16th. Share your writing, make new friends, and discuss your favorite work and the passion behind your craft. Let's inspire each other!
Library Maintenance Closure
The Library will be closed Saturday, October 5 for Building Maintenance. No items are due when the Library is closed. Thank you!
Accidentally Wes Anderson Photo Competition
Calling all photographers ages 15+! Capture the quirky, symmetrical, and surreal with our Accidentally Wes Anderson Photo Competition. Submit your best photos from October 14 - November 1 at the Circulation Desk or email them to programs@madisonlib.org for a chance to win a copy of Wally Koval's inspiring book! Check out photo examples in the adult display case throughout October and find the book Accidentally Wes Anderson featured in our foyer. Entries will be displayed in our display case throughout November. Good luck!
Free Family Friendly Films
Looking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up:
- Oct. 18: Inside Out 2 (PG)
- Nov. 1: The Garfield Movie (PG)
- Nov. 15: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
All ages welcome, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older. Parents, please prescreen the films to ensure they’re right for your little movie fans!
Adult Makers
Unleash your creativity with wire-wrapped rings! Join Adult Makers on Friday, October 18 at 7 PM in the Community Room for a fun night of crafting. Whether you want to create something small and elegant, bold and statement-making, or quirky and fun, the choice is yours! No limits, just creativity. Ages 18 and up. All skill levels welcome!
Shiver and Shock Glow Party with Josh Allen
Get ready for a night of spooks and glow-in-the-dark fun at the Shiver and Shock Glow Party with author Josh Allen! Join us on Saturday, October 19 at 7 PM in the Library Community Room for an unforgettable evening of chills as Josh reads by the fireside from his latest book, Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock! Feel the goosebumps rise and enjoy glow party activities for the whole family! This event is for all ages, so bring everyone for a frightfully fun night!
Hogwarts Hijinks: The Weasley Halloween Heist
Calling all wizards and witches! Join us for Hogwarts Hijinks: The Weasley Halloween Heist—an exciting Harry Potter-themed escape room! Help Fred and George Weasley pull off their biggest prank yet by sneaking into Filch's office to retrieve a confiscated item before time runs out.
Dates: October 21-26
Monday: 12-4 PM | Tues-Wed: 12-6 PM | Thurs: 12-5 PM | Fri: 12-4 PM | Sat: 11 AM-1 PM
Ages 8+ (young witches and wizards under 12 must be with someone 14+) Groups of 2-5
Sign up now—spots are limited!
Fall Recital
Join us on Monday, October 21 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for an evening of music and talent! All ages, instruments, styles, and skill levels are welcome to perform. If you'd like to participate, make sure to sign up by October 11. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the show—everyone's invited!
Take a Break Book Club
Ready for a spooky-fun read? Join us on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for an open discussion of The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter by Aaron Reynolds! Share your thoughts on this hilarious ghostly adventure while enjoying ice cream treats. Ages 18+ welcome!
Armchair Traveler Challenge
Have you ever wanted to travel to all 50 states? Take an epic journey with us this year as we visit each great state of our nation. Armchair travelers will read one book set in each state, earning state stickers and opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will have the opportunity to earn small prizes along the way. Each reader who completes the journey will earn a special travel bag commemorating their travels. See more details here:
