Beware! Werewolves will show their shaggy faces on Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the Shelby County Public Library’s new Board Game Night.
Only adults 18 and older should dare tangle with One Night Werewolf at 6 pm in the Shelby County Public Library Main building, Room D. (D for Downstairs-Spooky!) Join Sean, Kyle, and Dustin for some solid hours of board gaming fun.
Eerie fun is in store all over. Join our Cemetery Walk at 6 pm Thursday. Oct. 12 with Donna Dennison, the library’s Genealogy & History Department Head. She know her way around a cemetery and can weave some good tales. Meet at Hanover Cemetery at 8489 Morristown Road.
Since this is the season to celebrate all things spooky, the library created a website page for all events and activities at both branches and all departments. Check it at: https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/spooky-season-halloween-events. Then please return to that page to tell us what you liked.
Shelbyville Youth and Teens will make Wands and Potions on Friday, Oct. 13th! This spooky date guarantees your wands and potions will be extra-strong! Sign up for either 2 pm or 4 pm by calling 317-398-7121 and asking for Youth Services, or sign up at the Youth Services desk. Any youth from age 6-19 may join the Hogwarts fun. House robes are optional; all Potter costumes will be welcomed with cheers.
Oh, adults, your Wands and Potions classes will be Thursday, Oct. 26 at either 2 pm or 6 pm. Sign up at the Adult Services desk or call the library.
Shelbyville Youth Services debuts Story Club, a writers club for teens. The theme on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 3 pm is "You Can't Scare Me!" Write your scariest short story to share –from 1,500 to 7,500 words and email to msturgell@sscpl.lib.in.us for printing and distribution. Sign up in Youth Services or by emailing Molly.
Looking ahead to some big events, visiting author John Wheeler will present his book “A Magical Season: Journey to Nationals” at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16.
Haunting History at the Carnegie East Wing happens on Friday, Oct. 20, but tickets must be bought now. Tickets are $5 each, and amount is limited.
Fall Festival at Shelbyville Main will be held on Sat. Oct. 28, while Morristown will host a Halloween Party at 4:30 pm Tues. Oct. 31.
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