I know that people generally say that when spring is in the air, but I really love autumn and it does feel like fall is here. I like the return to the school routine, the fall colors, homecoming, and Halloween, and I LOVE the cooler temps. I hope there are things you like about this time of year as well, and I hope some of them relate to the library and our activities. Lindsay, our newest employee and our programming specialist, along with all the library staff, is creating some activities just for you this fall.

For you bookworms: Our book clubs meet each month where good food and good conversation can be found. We have a family literacy night featuring the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs coming up. This is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of reading with the fun of a family gathering. Meet new friends at ICL with this family program. And, of course, dinner will be provided. Also, Storytime is held on Wednesday mornings at 10 and families with kids 0- Pre-K are welcome. The kids and their caregivers have a great time with songs, movement, and stories. We also have author talks that are accessible through our website. These are interviews with well-known authors that are fascinating to watch or listen to.

For fall and Halloween, we have a family craft time where you can create some spooky or autumn crafts. We provide the materials, and all ages are welcome. Ron is ready in the IdeaLab to help your family create one-of-a kind costumes or props each Friday and Saturday in October. Our second Trunk or Treat will be on Monday, Oct. 31 starting at 4p.m. and we are hosting a Spooky House contest this month for those creative kids!

For those of you who, like me, enjoy the return to routine, all of our regular programs are happening; our knitting group has grown over the summer, and they are working on beautiful projects, and Christmas is right around the corner! They are a fun group and always willing to help you get started, admire your work, or help you stay on track to finish your projects.

Greg Dotson, the veteran services officer is here the first Wednesday of the month and no appointment is needed, and our free legal clinic is on the second Friday. We have tech support and an open art studio during the month. Call or stop in to check out any of these programs.

There’s a bunch happening just up the road at ICL, and we’d love to have you join us.