Be a Nutmeg Reader: Take Home Book Club
Beginning September 3rd
Best for Grades 2 - 3, but fun for all elementary readers and their families
Each month read two Elementary Nominees for the 2025 Nutmeg Book Award. By April you will have read all the nominees and will be ready to vote for your favorite! We know families are busy and schedules are packed so this is a Take Home Book Club. Beginning on the first of each month check out copies of the two featured books and receive a Book Club Kit with Discussion Questions, Further Reading Suggestions, and an activity!
September’s books are:
Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep by Elaine Alexander, art by Fiona Fogg
Thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface, the Seadevil of the Deep awaits its prey. Take a deep dive into the Midnight Zone, and learn about the life of the fierce and fascinating anglerfish.
Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling
Meet Aven Green, a hilarious third grade detective. Aven’s skills are put to the test when two mysteries come her way! With her magnifying glass between her toes, Aven doesn’t let the fact that she was born without arms stop her from doing anything she puts her mind to.
Deep Dive Storytime
Saturday, September 28: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Best for Grades 2 - 3, but fun for all elementary readers and their families!
On the fourth Saturday of each month, join Mrs. Tricia for a deeper dive into a beloved children’s story. We will begin with a picture book version of the text, followed by a Reader’s Theater interpretation, and then culminate with an artistic rendering of the same story. Think of this as Storytime for Big Kids!
September’s story is The 3 Billy Goats Gruff.
Too Cute Ghosts!
October Family Take & Make
Available beginning October 1*
*while supplies last
Our October Take & Make has you making ah-dorable ghosts using toilet paper tubes and white paint. Super simple and easy to recreate using your own recycled paper tubes!
Rhyme Time & Playgroup
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Through November 20
Perfect for up to 36 months, but fun for everyone!
Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to play! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Through November 21
Perfect for 3-5 year olds, but fun for everyone!
Join Mrs. Tricia for a classic library storytime--books, songs, bubbles, and more! Come for early literacy skills, social connections, and fun! We will have process-based art activities after each week’s stories and songs.
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN STORYTIME
Thursday, October 31 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Perfect for 3-5 year olds, but fun for everyone!
Join Mrs. Tricia for a spooky storytime! We will read Halloween stories, sing some spooky songs, and then parade through the library to the main desk where you can test out those trick-or-treating skills before the big night! Costumes are strongly encouraged. Tangerine pumpkins and banana ghosts will be served.
Be a Nutmeg Reader: Take Home Book Club
October's Nutmeg Selections
Best for Grades 2 - 3, but fun for all elementary readers and their families
Each month read two Elementary Nominees for the 2025 Nutmeg Book Award. By April you will have read all the nominees and will be ready to vote for your favorite! We know families are busy and schedules are packed so this is a Take Home Book Club. Beginning on the first of each month check out copies of the two featured books and receive a Book Club Kit with Discussion Questions, Further Reading Suggestions, and an activity!
October’s books are:
Batcat by Meggie Ramm
When Batcat becomes haunted by an annoying ghost, they seek the help of the local witch, who sends them on a quest. Batcat encounters bats who think they are not bat enough and cats who don't find them cat enough either. A little spooky and a lot of fun!
The Best of Iggy by Annie Barrows
Fourth grade Iggy just can’t stay out of trouble. Follow his hilarious misadventures ranging from jumping from the roof on a skateboard onto a trampoline to racing school desks across the classroom.
Make a M.E.S.S. (Math Engineering Science Saturday)
Saturday, October 12: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
For families!
On the second Saturday of each month we encourage you to make a mess! Come to OWL for a STEM-based, family-friendly, and most importantly–MESSY–project.
October's M.E.S.S. is to make your own donuts - with shaving cream paint and sparkles!
Fall Family Library Night Series - Family Game Night
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Tuesday, October 8 at 6:00 PM
Best for ages 8 to 16 plus parents/grandparents and caregivers
Registration Required - Click here to register
Spending quality time together doing fun activities makes parenting easier because it gives families joyful bonding experiences that solidify connections that are the basis for a healthy dynamic! Join us at OWL for Tuesday family game night. (Jenga, cards, charades and more!)
Pokemon Club
Thursday, October 17: 5:00- 6:00 PM
For ages 6 to 16
Registration Appreciated
Click here to register
Do you like Pokemon? On the third Thursday of each month, join us for Pokemon Club! At each meeting you can trade with friends to perfect your deck and get rare cards! Battle with other trainers to refine your skills and learn new strategies from your opponents. We will also have coloring pages and other fun activities available for our younger trainers. Ages 6 and up! Trainers of all skill levels are welcome!
Deep Dive Storytime
Saturday, October 26: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Best for Grades 2 - 3, but fun for all elementary readers and their families!
On the fourth Saturday of each month, join Mrs. Tricia for a deeper dive into a beloved children’s story. We will begin with a picture book version of the text, followed by a Reader’s Theater interpretation, and then culminate with an artistic rendering of the same story. Think of this as Storytime for Big Kids!
October’s story is The Three Little Pigs.
OWL’s Children’s & YA Audio Program
Do you love listening to audiobooks but no longer have access to a CD player?
We can help! Check out one of our 5 circulating CD players and receive a free pair of earbuds and a retro prize from our 90s time capsule! You will also receive a prize for any Juvenile or Young Adult CD audiobooks that you check out. Prizes include koosh balls, mini troll dolls, and slap bracelets all harkening back to the decade when portable CD players were all the rage.
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