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WWPL will be closed on Monday, October 12th for a staff training day for our employees.
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We have two opportunities to hear ghost stories from award-winning storyteller, Paul Strickland on October 13th. There is a silly story time at 10:30 AM and more mature tales of folklore and eerie tales at 6:00 PM.
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CVS Fall Vaccine Clinic will be held Friday, October 2nd from 12:30 – 4:00 PM. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Uninsured pricing is on the registration page. https://wwpl.link/hsq5s
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Ella Community Pharmacy is hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 20th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. In addition to the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, they'll offer pneumonia, RSV, Tdap, and shingles vaccines. Ella Community Pharmacy prefers pre-registration at this link: https://form.jotform.com/262605345972159
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Spectacular Boofest!
October 20th
4:00-6:00 PM
The library's Teen Advisory Board is planning a spooky (but not scary) good time for all those little ghosts and goblins out there!
Please bring your goodie bags and join us for some fun during fall break! Costumes encouraged. Registration recommended.
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Family Cardboard Creature Challenge
October 21st
4:00-6:00 PM
Get creative with our Family Cardboard Creature Challenge! Using cardboard, tape, and a variety of craft supplies, kids will design and build their own spooky, silly, or magical creatures! Will your creation have glowing eyes, flapping wings, or monster fangs?
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Movie Screening: The Extraordinary Caterpillar
October 16th
10:00-11:00 AM
A peek into the dazzling world of nature's tiniest and mightiest superheroes. Hosted by the Indiana Native Plant Society.
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Trick or Treating at the Plaza
October 23rd
4:30-8:00 PM
Grand Plaza Junction
Families are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening packed with Halloween fun and candy.
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Support the WWPL with
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Oct 9th
9 am-5pm
Sat, Oct 10th
9 am-5pm
Sun, Oct 11th
1 pm-5pm
Fill a bag for just $10. All proceeds support the library and help provide programs, services, and resources for our community.
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WWPL was honored to share about
Give Like Dolly Day on 9/25
with Fox 59 News.
The Imagination Library provides one high-quality children's book every month for an enrolled child from birth to age 5.
Learn how to donate at Hamilton County Community Foundation.
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October 7th
10:30-11:30 AM
Music & Movement programs will lead children in a wide range of activities supporting early literacy, including chanting, singing, dancing, action songs & stories, rhythm practice, creative movement & role playing. Children will practice both large and small motor skills. Registration preferred. |
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Silly Spooky Stories
October 13th
10:30-11:30 AM
Silly Spooky Stories is a fun, family-friendly storytelling program filled with playful ghost tales, strange folk stories, silly songs, and just enough shivers to make everyone giggle. Delightful and frightful, but never too scary for young audiences. Storyteller Paul Strickland will lead this special Story Time program.
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Fairy Tale STEAM Challenge: Jack & The Beanstalk
October 16th
3:30-4:15 PM
After listening to a reading of Jack and the Beanstalk, children will investigate how real bean plants grow and then become engineers by designing and building the tallest beanstalk possible.
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Kids Explore Robotics: LEGO® Wind-powered Robot
October 24th
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Kids will build a LEGO® Wind-Powered Robot, using LEGO pieces, wheels, axles, a DC motor, and a propeller to design and build their own unique wind-powered vehicle.
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Beginning Crochet
October 7th
5:00-6:00 PM
Curious about crochet? Join our beginner crochet program to learn the basics in a fun, relaxed setting. Supplies provided. Registration recommended.
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Tinkercad 3D: From Design to Print
October 18th
2:00-4:00 PM
In this one-time class, we will go over the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad (a simple web-based 3D modeling tool).
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Mental Health Mondays
October 5th, 19th, and 26th
6:00-7:00 PM
With Amber Welsh, PhD.
Learn how to manage your mental health as we move into the fall season. This casual, open group offers strategies, compassion, and resources for peace of mind.
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Rooted in Movement: Better Balance, More Confidence
October 13th
6:00-7:00 PM
Balance is influenced by more than just strength and can change at any stage of life. This session will explore the key systems that contribute to balance and practical ways to improve stability.
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Usual Suspects (Mystery)
Book Club
October 7th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
A Murder in Hollywood by Casey Sherman is October's selection.
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Euchre
October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
1:00 - 3:00 PM
All players are welcome whether you grew up in Indiana playing the game or are new to the area and to euchre. Registration is recommended.
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AtoZ Databases
We’re excited to announce that AtoZdatabases is now available free with your library card, right from our website. If you’ve ever wished you had access to the same research tools that professional marketers, recruiters, and small business owners use, this is it.
Learn more from our recent blog post on AtoZdatabases.
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