October Programs for Adults
games
Crafty Corner
Thurs. October 1
11:30 AM or 6:30 PM
Adults 18+
Adults 18+ Bring whatever project you're working on and settle in with fellow crafters for an hour of making and chatting. Choose morning or evening: 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM every first Thursday of the month in the Community Room.
Dungeons & Dragons
Tues. Oct. 6 & 20
5:30 PM
Adults 18+
Calling all adventurers! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie with our Dungeons & Dragons program for adults. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a curious first-timer, come battle fearsome foes and shape your own story in the world's greatest tabletop role-playing game. New players get pre-made characters and guidance to get started. We will meet Tuesdays, October 6 and 20, from 5:30–7:30 PM, in the Community Room.
Creative Writing Club
Wed. Oct. 7 & 21
6:00 PM
Adults 18+
Calling all wordsmiths ages 18+! Share your work in progress with fellow storytelling enthusiasts, or just come to talk about why writing matters to you. We will meet Wednesdays, October 7 & 21 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room, with future sessions in October.
Puzzle People
Thursday, Oct. 15
11:30 AM
Adults 18+
Grab a seat at the table and help piece together a puzzle while chatting with fellow puzzlers. This laid-back, drop-in style program meets Thursday, October 15 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Community Room.
Midday Meetup Book Club
Thursday, Oct. 8
11:30 AM
Adults 18+
Join us for a discussion of The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, which follows a week-long conversation between the two spiritual leaders on how to find lasting happiness even in the face of life's hardships. Copies are available at the library — stop by and pick one up.
Take a Break Book Club
Thurs. Oct. 22
6:30 PM
Adults 18+
Join us for an open discussion of Alan Paton's classic, which follows a Zulu pastor's journey to Johannesburg in search of his son, set against the backdrop of a fractured, pre-apartheid South Africa. Copies are available at the library — stop by and pick one up.
Adult Makers: Cooking the Books
Fri. Oct 16 or Thurs. Oct. 22
7 PM or 11:30 AM
Adults 18+
Pick a recipe from one of our featured Dolly Parton cookbooks on display at circulation — Good Lookin' Cookin' by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George, or The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook by Erin Browne — make it at home, and bring it to share with the group. Choose the session that works for you: Friday, October 16 from 7:00–8:00 PM, or Thursday, October 22 from 11:30 AM –1:00 PM. Both sessions are in the Community Room for adults 18+.
Family Friendly Films
Friday, Oct. 16
3:30 PM
All Ages
Want to watch a fun movie on the big screen? We've got new favorites and classics lined up for an afternoon of movie fun. On Friday, October 16 at 3:30 PM we’re showing Toy Story 5 (PG). Parents should prescreen films for their little ones. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone age 14+.
Armchair Traveler Challenge
Reading is the perfect way to unearth information, entertainment, and understanding, and we are ready to delve into some great books! This year’s challenge has us grabbing our shovels and burrowing into the pages! Field Techs will read one book for each challenge, earning stickers and opportunities to win prizes in our grand prize drawing.
Any reader who fulfills even a portion of their Artifact Journal will earn small prizes along the way, but readers who complete all 10 Inventory Logs will earn the 2026 Armchair Traveler Field Tech Prize.
