Let’s look ahead to October. We have some interesting events on the schedule, and we’d love for you to join us. More information and links for registration can be found on our Events Calendar on our website www.plumblibrary.com.
Boards and Cards: Games for Adults. Are you a grown-up gamer? Join us for a social get-together from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday October 11. Bring a game to share or play one provided by our game masters. If you have a special interest in Magic: The Gathering , you should definitely stop by.
The Dangerous Art of Chainsaw Sculpture: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Saturday October 18. Master Chainsaw Carver Jesse Green will be here to talk about his new book, as well as his 20-year long career as a commissioned artist. View photos, here stories, ask questions. Jesse’s book “Chainsaws, Cheeseburgers, and Rock ‘n’ Roll” will be available for sale and signing. This program is geared toward adults, but all ages are welcome. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Bead Therapy Workshop with ZMakesBeads: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday October 20. Join us for this expressive arts workshop on beading basics. Learn about precious and semi-precious stones, their history in jewelry making, and their healing and grounding qualities. Participants will create beaded pieces to take home. This free workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Adults 18+ only, registration is required and space is limited.
Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 pm Monday October 6. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda is posted on the Town of Rochester’s website.
Annual Friends Meeting: Want to learn more about the Friends of the Library? Come to the annual meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday October 9. All are welcome. Volunteers and board members needed.
The Friends of the Library Savers Clothing & Book Drive. Saturday October 11. The Savers truck will be in our parking lot. Just drive up and drop off your bagged clothing, shoes, and soft household goods or boxed books. All items should be in resale condition. Proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the Library.
Writer’s Group: 6:30 pm Thursday October 16. New members always welcome, adults 18+ please. Writing prompts are provided, sharing is encouraged, refreshments served.
Book clubs: The COA Group 1:00 pm Tuesday October 21 at the Council on Aging to discuss “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki; Books and Babble 6:30 pm Thursday October 30 at the Library to discuss “Vampires of El Norte” by Isabel Canas. Books are available at the desk.
Please note: the Library will be closed on Monday October 13 for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
Library hours: Monday/Thursday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; closed Sundays and Holidays. Contact us: call 508-763-8600 or email at info@plumblibrary.com during regular hours. Want to stay up-to-date on monthly Library happenings? Ask to be added to our Newsletter email list, or check out our Events Calendar, Facebook, and Instagram pages.