Stop by the library any time between 3:00-4:30pm to meet your neighbors and community helpers. We will have coloring pages, friendship bracelet making, a conversation station, information on free events and resources, and light refreshments.

Patrons of all ages are welcome to attend; no registration necessary. Please note that children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 

This group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. If you are unemployed, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, or re-entering the job market, this program is perfect for you.

Meetings include interactive workshops on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers tools and strategies for a successful job search.

Registration required. Click here to sign up.

This workshop offers prompts, writing time, support, and resources to hone your craft.

Writers in all genres and all levels of experience are welcome. Drop in! 

Join us for a rejuvenating chair yoga class! Led by Karen of Sacred Turtle Yoga and Mary of Recreating Peace, this class offers a safe, supportive environment where you can stretch, strengthen, and calm your mind without needing to get down on the floor. Chair yoga is perfect for seniors, beginners, people with limited mobility, or anyone looking for a gentle way to stay active and centered.

No prior yoga experience needed; adults & teens ages 13+ are welcome.

Registration is required; space is limited. Click here to sign up.

Join Kati for Adult LEGO Club (ages 18+)! We have LEGO kits that can be put together, or you can always bring your own LEGOs to put together. Kati will help you learn how to read LEGO instructions and assist you in creating your LEGO masterpiece.

No registration is required. No children, please, because adults need a safe place to create!

Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Enjoy conversation and creativity as you work alongside other yarn crafters.

All are welcome; no registration required.

Join Karen of Something Extra Flowers for a floral arranging workshop! Create your own stunning bouquet from seasonal blooms. All supplies are provided, and Karen will share techniques for creating an eye-catching arrangement. 

Registration is required; space is limited. Click here to sign up.

Join us for three ZOOM programs celebrating the style and music of Taylor Swift!

 The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift

Thursday, October 16, 7:00-8:00PM

Click here to sign up.

Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through The Eras

Monday, October 20, 7:00-8:00PM

Click here to sign up.

Taylor Swift By The Book:

The Literature Behind The Lyrics

Thursday, October 30, 7:00-8:00PM

Click here to sign up.

Separate registration is required for each program.

Join coffee enthusiast Rob Fitzgibbon for a morning of freshly brewed flavors!

Rob will offer a brief presentation on the history, growing, and flavor profiles of coffee.

Participants will taste different coffees and identify the flavors and smells in each brew. If you are a fan of a good cup of joe, join us to develop a deeper appreciation for this favorite morning beverage. 

Please note that coffee will be served without milk or sugar, as add-ins mask the coffee. 

Registration is required; space is limited. Click here to sign up.

A book tasting is an opportunity to sample a variety of books in different genres. "Taste" and discuss a selection of books, and leave having 20+ new book recommendations to add to your reading list. 

Genres offered at this book tasting include mysteries, cozy fiction, autumnal reads, fantasy, and horror/supernatural. Whether you are a reader of these genres or someone who finds them outside of your comfort zone, you are the perfect guest for a book tasting! This is an opportunity to discover books from authors and genres you may not otherwise explore. 

Light refreshments will be served. Come mingle and bulk up your fall reading list!

Registration required; space limited. Click here to sign up.

Join Dan Tremblay to discover local tales of the unexpected and unknown.

There will be a brief discussion after the film.

All are welcome. Registration is not required. 

Start your day with a hit movie!

October 10: Jurassic World: Rebirth

(2025, PG-13, 2hr 13min)

October 17: The Life of Chuck

(2024, Rated R, 1hr 51min)

October 31: Hocus Pocus

(1993, PG, 1hr 36min)



Water will be served.

Drop in; no registration necessary.

Wednesday Night Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:45pm to discuss What Is Government? edited by Michael Lewis.

Patton Homestead Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 7 at 3:00pm to discuss The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd.

FANTOS: Speculative Fiction Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30pm to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Tuesday Morning Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 21 at 11:00am to discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Book clubs meet at the Library and are open to all. Copies of each book are available to check out at the Library while supplies last.

Join us for a story time all about circles! Through stories, rhymes, music & more, we’ll explore this fun shape with all of our senses & then share a sweet treat to end our morning. Designed for ages 2 years and up. No registration needed.

Join Ms. Rachael from PJ Library in the Sukkah (hut) to explore the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a harvest festival. We’ll celebrate the fall season through stories, music, crafts, & more!

Families of all ages & backgrounds are welcome. Please register with PJ Library here.

Join us for a morning of sensory exploration and fun at this self-directed drop-in play program.



Children ages 2 years & up with a caregiver due to small parts. No registration required.

Bring your favorite bear friend to story time and help us celebrate Karma Wilson’s birthday, award winning author of The Bear Books picture book series. There will be stories, songs, and other bear inspired fun! Designed for ages 2 years and up. No registration needed.

Join us once a month for a rotating variety of fun, educational and hands-on STEM-based activities. Designed for elementary-aged children and a caregiver. No registration required.

Join Miss Kiki for this fun activity that will boost milkweed growth for the monarchs that visit next summer!



Open to all ages. No registration needed.

Visit us for this family celebration of the season with Trunk or Treat in the park.

Open to all ages. No registration needed.

We invite you to join in this online personal reading challenge! Open to children ages birth to 5 years. Read a book to your child and then log it on their Beanstack account. The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your child starts Kindergarten. Logging books will earn virtual badges & fun prizes throughout their reading journey. Registration required. Click here to sign up.

During donation days you are welcome to donate books and DVDs in good condition.

Please note that textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, CDs, cassette tapes, VHS, vinyl records, puzzles, games, and toys are not accepted. Books that are moldy, damp, or otherwise damaged are also not accepted.

Donations are limited to 4 bags at a time. If you have a donation larger than 4 bags please email the Friends at fohwpl@gmail.com to discuss before bringing your items to the Library.