GCPL October 2026 Newsletter | | |
View the Movie Trailer
Presented in partnership
with Revive Our Ocean
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Free Movie
OCEAN with David Attenborough
Thursday, October 8 @ 7 PM
Moab Library
Post-film discussion with Special Guest
Ocean Environmental Artist Peggy Oki
Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in this spectacular new film, taking viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
Come at 6:30 to learn to make
Origami Whales with Peggy!
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The Storied Self:
Moab's Story Slam
Collective Effervescence
Wednesday, October 14
Moab Arts/The MARC
111 E 100 N
Put your name in the hat for a chance
to tell your true, personal 5-7-minute story
of your experience with the theme
Collective Effervescence: Feelings of unity and harmony spurred by shared experiences.
Snacks and sips at 6:30, Stories start at 7.
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Getting Un-Stuck & Making Inspiration
A Writing Workshop
with Author Suzanne Roberts
Wednesday, October 21 @ 7 PM
Moab Library
Writer’s block comes from the fear that we don’t have anything interesting, useful, entertaining or important to say. Or sometimes, a story is burrowed inside us, but we just don’t know where to begin. Join us in a fun, hands-on creative writing workshop, where we’ll work to get unstuck, move through our blocks, and make—rather than find—inspiration. Free!
All genres and levels welcome.
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Presented in partnership
with
Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books
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Utah Humanities Book Festival
Author R. E. Burrillo
American Archaeology: Living History,
Stolen Pasts, and Defending the Future
Friday, October 23 @ 7 PM
Star Hall 159 E Center St.
Archaeology has long captivated the American public, yet pop culture mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront out in the field. With rollicking storytelling and an insider’s expertise, Burrillo challenges us to celebrate curiosity even as we rethink what archaeology is, whom it serves, and what’s at stake for our future and our understanding of ourselves as a species.
Free!
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Wild Rivers Film Tour 2026
Thursday, October 29 @ 7 PM
Star Hall 159 E Center St.
Join us for 105 minutes of river-based recreation and conservation cinema celebrating human connections to wild rivers. This year’s films focus on the Colorado River Watershed. Free!
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Presented in partnership
with American Rivers
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2nd Wednesday Book Club
...is ready to welcome you!
The group will meet at
the Moab Library at 6 PM on October 14
to discuss
Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
Next month's read:
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
by James McBride
Call the library to reserve your copy:
435-259-1111
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Castle Valley Library
Starting October 6, the Castle Valley Library branch will be staffed:
Tuesdays & Fridays
1 PM - 4 PM*
*hours are approximate depending on weather, construction delays, tourist traffic, and/or road conditions.
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Castle Valley Library
Speaker Series
The Clouds of Castle Valley: Their Lives
and Conversions
with Mary O'Brien
(Botanist below, cloud student above)
Thursday, October 15
6:30 PM
Castle Valley Library
Why do certain types of clouds come to Castle Valley? (Some types don't!)
And while they're here, what are they doing? This presentation is all about our cloud neighbors - their lives and interactions with us.
Free! Everyone is welcome!
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Next month:
Castle Valley Movie Night
Project Hail Mary
November 19 at 6:30 PM
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Castle Valley Book Group
The Castle Valley Book Group will meet at 10 AM on Friday, October 30 at the Castle Valley Town Pavilion to discuss
The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light by Craig Childs
and you are invited!
Please call 435-259-1111
to reserve your copy.
Next month's read:
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
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Library Teen Center
Fall Hours
2 - 8 PM
321 E Center St.
A fun, supervised hang-out space for Middle and High School ages.
Crafts, games, computers, 3-D printing, snacks and more!
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Maker Mondays
at the
Library Teen Center
321 E Center St.
Middle and High School ages: Drop in between 2 and 8 PM on Mondays to try a new craft! Arts and crafts supplies provided, with friendly librarians ready to help!
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Lego Engineering Afterschool Club
Tuesdays
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Loads of Legos and engineering challenges make this afterschool club a winner for everyone!
All ages welcome.
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The Imaginarium
Thursdays & Fridays 2 - 5 PM
A craft zone for all the curious folks who love to tinker, play and engineer!
Cardboard connectors, cutters and contraptions are ready for
creative minds.
All ages welcome!
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Mid-Autumn Festival
Friday, October 2
6 PM
Moab Library
Celebrate this cherished tradition with us!
Learn about the history, legends and beautiful traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Crafts, Treats and a
Lantern Parade!
All ages welcome.
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Bilingual Storytime
Wednesday, October 14
10:30 AM
Moab Library
Alma and How She Got Her Name/
Alma y Cómo Obtuvo su Nombre
Stories, crafts and songs in
English and Español.
Presented in partnership with Moab Valley Multicultural Center
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Bats with
Miss Linda
Tuesday, October 27
6 PM
Moab Library
Come learn all about bats, our flitty, flighty night-time friends,
with our resident animal expert,
Miss Linda, the Zoo Lady.
All ages welcome!
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Musical Story Hour
Saturday, November 7
10:30 AM
Moab Library
A Special Collaboration
with Moab Folk Festival Featuring
Singer-Songwriter
Melissa Chilinski
Music, stories and crafts.
All ages are welcome.
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Kids Cafe
Serving brown bag meals for
all children
under 18 years old.
Free!!
Monday - Friday 3 - 5 PM
Saturday 2 - 4 PM
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Snack. Read. Repeat.
Help Feed Growing Minds!
We’re collecting kid-friendly snacks for children who visit the library.
If you’re able, please consider donating today.
Thank you for supporting our community! 💙
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October 2026
Early Learning Calendar
Read! Talk! Write! Play! Sing! Count!
Available in both English and Spanish! Click for a digital copy or pick one up at the library.
October Early Learning Tip: Let your child see you reading! Have books in many places in your home so that you and your child can read anytime. Board books are toys for young children.
Be a DEAR parent
-Drop Everything And Read -
throughout your day.
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Please call us or email info@moablibrary.org with any questions.
We are here to help.
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Happy October, Everyone!
- Cosmo and his Library Staff
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