"October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book."


John Sinor

October 2024 @ WWPL

For a full schedule of library hours, visit our website wwpl.lib.in.us.


To see a list of library programs, visit the Fall OWWN Guide.


To register for programs, go to: 

https://secure.rec1.com/IN/washington-township-in/catalog


You will need to create your own account for the OWWN, prior to registering. Questions? Call the library at 317-896-9391.


 

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Children's and Family Programs:

Keep checking our Events Page for additional Annie Gotwald Makerspace and STEM Lab programs coming in October! Questions? Email us at Makerspace@wwpl.lib.in.us

There are four 15-minute sessions of Paws to Read. If one session is full, be sure to check the other sessions for availability.

Teen and Adult Programs:

Register here for October 27 Puzzle Competition



Register here for October 28 Puzzle Competition

Adult Programs:

COMING IN NOVEMBER: A NEW EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS! Pick up your book now at the adult desk, and join us on November 12 at 6:30pm for our discussion.

Steel Drum Classes with Dr. Dawn Batson at WWPL are on Tuesdays and Thursdays

from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM on the following dates:

October 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 and November 5, 7, 12, 14 (Ten sessions)

*Registration is required. Participants must be age 60+


This activity is made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the national Endowment for the Arts, and the Indiana Family and Social Services Adminstrations Division of Aging, Lifelong Arts Indiana - For Artists and Aging Services Providers.

This month's Adult Studio program is a take home kit option, only. Please register to reserve your kit.

Teen Programs:

October Story Time Details

(Registration is not required for Story Time programs.)

WWPL Story Time Programs: Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, rhymes and puppets. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each Story Time program ends with a fun craft. Come join us and have fun!


Story Time (Mondays)

October 7, 21, 28 at 10:30 AM (Library closed to the public on October 14)


Story Time (Tuesdays)

October *1, 8, 157, *22, 29 10:30 AM *October 1: Spanish Story Time

*October 22: Puppet Show: Pete the Cat


Baby Love Story Time (Infant - 18 months)

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10:30 AM


Sensory Story Time

October 2 at 6:30 PM Interactive sensory play during an evening Story Time for all ages. Engage in hands-on play to bring stories to life!


PJ Story Time

October 16 at 6:30 PM Put on your pajamas, bring your blanket and stuffed animal, and join us for bedtime stories and songs at the library!


Paws to Read Registration required via the OWWN Guide.

October 12 beginning at 10:30 AM

Meet, in person, with a dog who is a very good listener, and practice reading out loud to him. After registering, you will be assigned a 15-minute time slot, and you will be notified of your specific time.


Preschool Music & Movement

October 2 and October 16 at 10:30 AM

Library staff will lead children in a wide range of activities supporting early literacy, including chanting, singing, dancing, action songs and stories, rhythm practice, creative movement and role playing. The program will incorporate music from other cultures and classical music, as well as spatial concepts such as big/small; up/down; and over/under, and musical concepts such as fast/slow; high/low; and soft/loud. Children will practice both large and small motor skills. Each session will be different.



Look for information about homeschool classes, clubs, teachers and local resources to support your homeschool efforts on our website's Homeschool page and the OWWN Guide. You may also contact our Children's Department at 317-896-9391.



Adult Recurring Programs


BINGO Brunch

Pre-registration and cash payment required in person at the library. See details below.

October 3 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A box lunch and themed BINGO! We will play several rounds of BINGO with a cover-all to end the event. Here's your chance to win fun prizes. You must pre-register to participate. Pre-register and pay in person at the Adult Reference Desk. Cost to participate is $10, CASH ONLY. No refunds will be issued. Registration closes on the Monday before the event, or when capacity is reached. This event is geared toward ages 50+ but all adults are welcome to attend! A BIG thank you to our Bingo Brunch Sponsors, Copper Trace and the Friends of the Westfield Library. Without their generosity, this program would not be possible.


Mystery Book Group

October 2 at 11:00 AM

Contact the Information Desk at 317-896-9391 for more information or to RSVP. You may also register via the OWWN Guide.


WWPL Book Group

October 16 at 11:00 AM

Contact the Information Desk at 317-896-9391 for more information or to RSVP. You may also register via the OWWN Guide.


American Mahjong Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 3:00 PM

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1:00 PM

October 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30 PM (NEW TIME!)

Mahjong, a game that originated in China, is commonly played by four players. Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. Join other players here at the library for a game, or just observe if you are interested in learning how to play.


Westfield Ukulele Circle

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5:30 PM - Set Up, unpack, tune up, warm up & visit; 6:00 PM Opening Song; 7:30 PM Closing Song

This group meets nearly every Tuesday evening from approximately 6 to 7:30 PM. Come join the fun of a Strum-Along and a Song-Circle with the Westfield Ukulele Circle! Bring your own ukulele to strum-along.

For more information, visit the circle's Facebook page!


Euchre Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1:30 PM

Name your trump and get ready to roll as we gather to play Euchre at Westfield Washington Public Library. All comers are welcome whether you grew up in Indiana playing the game or are new to the area and to Euchre. Meeting every Tuesday of the month (except holidays) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Needle & Thread Group Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.

October 2, 16 at 10:30 AM

Do you love crocheting, cross stitching, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc.? Come join our Needle & Thread group! All levels of expertise are welcome. Bring your projects and meet other creative people! Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.


Adult Studio: Rustic Tic-Tac-Toe Set Registration required via the OWWN Guide. You may also register by emailing us at librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us or calling the Information Desk at 317-896-9391. This program is for adults only.

October 30 at 5:00 PM

Turn a plain wood sign into a fun tic-tac-toe wall hanging. This craft is the perfect addition to the family room or game room decor.


Themed Tabletop Games: Spooky Tabletop Games! Registration preferred via the OWWN Guide.

October 23 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Play some spooky games with your friends, if you dare! Make your own edible magic potion concoction! Drop in between 4pm and 6:30pm, to ensure adequate time to play. (For teens and adults, ages 12+)


Westfield Writers Group Drop in or register via the OWWN Guide.

October 24 at 1:00 PM

October prompt: Two pumpkins from farmer Dan's patch fall in love; it's called pumpkin amore. How do they avoid being hacked into jack-o-lanterns, smushed into pumpkin pies, or left to rot as a decoration on the doorstep?

Westfield Writers Group is for writers or want-to-be writers who have a story or memoir they would like to write, an interest in different styles of writing, a wish to interact with other writers and a desire to write in a non-judgmental environment. 


This is a “just-for-fun” group. We're not professional writers. The intent is not to teach you to write but to encourage you to write something each month. Prompts are constructed with the hope that you will be inspired to write on a broad range of topics. 


Contact librarian@wwpl.lib.in.us to be put on the email list for the next prompt.


Library Board Meeting

Visit our website for details. Library Board will meet in-person and via Zoom.

October 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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