October Programs at Plumb Library

Love to doodle? Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable class to discover your own uniquely personal art form. Learn to use doodling to tap into your latent creativity and find a restful state of mind. Patterns of tangling will be taught that will be combined with your own ideas to produce a fun finished project. No memorizing patterns. No pressure to copy someone else’s style. This program is best for ages 13 and up, and is free thanks to the Friends of Plumb Library. All materials will be provided. Register by calling us at 508-763-8600 or visit the Plumb Library Events Calendar at www.plumblibrary.com.

For their October book, “Just the Facts” Nonfiction Book Discussion Group, will be reading The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford. First published in 1963, this book exposed the excessive expense of funerals at the time and caused an uproar in the funeral industry. In publishing her research, Mitford felt that funerals were becoming too industrialized and that funeral directors preyed on the bereaving. Written with wit and wisdom, this book was a cause celebre in its time. We will discuss this book on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm. Copies are available at the desk.

The Café Parlez’ selection for October is Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen. Frances Osgood, single mother in 1845 New York City, jumps at the chance to meet the famous Edgar Allan Poe, if only to help her fledgling career. What follows is a flirtation, then a seduction and an illicit affair. But when Edgar’s frail wife, Virginia, insists on befriending Frances as well, the relationship becomes as dark and twisted as one of Poe’s tales. Inspired by literature’s most haunting love triangle, Lynn Cullen delivers a perfect rendering of Poe, his mistress’s confession, and his wife’s obsession. We will discuss this book on Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 pm. Books are available at the desk.

The Friends of Plumb Library and the Rochester Friends of the Elderly will be holding another Dinner and Movie night at the Council On Aging, 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester on Saturday, October 17 at 5:30 pm. Cost is $8 per person or $25 for a family of three or more. The movie will be “Halloween Town.” Enjoy a great spaghetti supper and a fun movie. For more information, call the library at 508-763-8600 or register on the Plumb Library Event Calendar.

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