Autumn Storytimes
Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
September 14 - October 30 (No storytime on Oct. 11)
Our theme-based early literacy programs are multi-age level. You may choose whatever day is most convenient for you. Art activities are part of the program! Just drop in.

Babygarten
Thursdays, September 2 and 16, October 7 and 21 at 10:15 a.m.
This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to bring their babies (newborn – 24 months) to a library program just for them. Everyone participates in a program that emphasizes sharing books, music, rhymes and playtime together. Older siblings are welcome, too, but the program is geared for babies.

Book Discussion
Please register and pick up a copy of the book. The library will be closed except for this program. Join us for an evening of book-related discussion, activities, and refreshments. Parents are welcome.

2nd - 3rd Grade Book Discussion Friday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. Apple Orchard Race by Abby Klein (“Ready, Freddy!” series) October is apple picking time and Freddy Thresher’s first-grade class is taking a field trip to the local apple orchard. Best of all, whoever finds the hidden wooden apples among the real fruit will win $5! But can Freddy get to the prize before Max cheats his way to winning?

4th - 5th Grade Book Discussion Friday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. Dial-a-Ghost by Eva Ibbotson This spooky adventure is an irresistible mixture of fantasy and magical high jinks. After spending most of his 10 years in a London orphanage, Oliver Smith is horrified to discover he is the owner of a grand old mansion. He soon finds himself ensconced in a spooky, creaky tower bedroom in Helton Hall, under the care of his two cruelly calculating cousins, who are next in line to inherit the family mansion if something should happen to Oliver.

Halloween Storytime
Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 at 10:15 a.m.
The little ones will enjoy slightly scary stories with bats, spiders, pumpkins and witches. An art activity, costume parade and refreshments are part of the fun. Registration required.

Family Storytimes with Miss Amy Pre-School through Grade 2 The seasonal treats of apple picking, carving pumpkins and raking leaves will be part of these evening stories and our art activity. Registration requested. Apple Pickin’ Time! Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Pumpkin Treats Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Meet Duke!
Mrs. Brown is delighted to announce that her golden retriever Duke has passed theTherapy Dogs International® test and is now the official “Paws for Reading” dog for the library. Duke wants to help children feel good about reading. He loves to listen to books, especially dog books!

The “PAWS for Reading” program is intended for children in grades 1-5 who feel unsure about his/her reading progress or who just want to practice reading out loud for fluency. You may schedule a 15 minute appointment with Mrs. Brown and Duke beginning in September. Call the library at 765-2791 or e-mail Mrs. Brown at browng@uhls.lib.ny.us.