SUPPORT THE LIBRARY

Autumn Mini Silent Auction

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10


Centerville Library is holding a small autumn auction from which you can win a fabulous gift basket!


This basket features Decoy Chardonnay, gourmet snacks and chocolates, and a Whole Foods gift card.


You must be 21 or older to place a bid on this auction.

Place your bid for this basket at the display by our Geranium Window.


For a complete list of items, please visit our website: centervillelibrary.org

Show your support with our
Centerville Library merchandise!


NEW! Embroidered Cap - $30

Available in blue or green! 100% cotton!

Adjustable - buckle closure shifts to most sizes!


Other items available for purchase:

Striped Beach Tote - $40

Grey Book Bag - $25

Merchandise can be purchased at the Front Desk. We accept cash, check, and card.

- UPCOMING EVENTS -

Year of the Water Horse

Author Talk with Janice Page

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 | 12:00 PM | IN-PERSON


Join us for a presentation from a Massachusetts author!


She will be speaking on her warm and witty memoir about the ever-changing relationships between mothers, mothers-in-law, and daughters.


Filled with humor and heart, wisdom and healing, this profound and compelling story has a deeply satisfying ending that will resonate long after the final page.


This author talk will be held in Community Rooms AB.


Copies of Year of the Water Horse will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation, courtesy of Titcomb's Bookshop.

Hocus Pocus
Theater Thursday Movie Screening

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 | 4:00 PM | IN-PERSON


Join us for a special spooky season screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus!


Popcorn and refreshments will be served!


In this 1993 Disney favorite, a teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.


Rated PG for some scary sequences and mild language. 1 hour, 36 minute runtime.


Theater Thursdays are held in Community Rooms AB.

Keep up-to-date on all our upcoming events by visiting our website: www.centervillelibrary.org/featured-events/

- RECURRING PROGRAMS -

Zumba with Rick

WEEKLY ON MONDAYS | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Dance and exercise with Rick, every Monday at Centerville Library!


Zumba will be canceled any day the library is closed.


Beginners welcome! $10 per class. Thank you!


No registration required to attend.

Limit 25 participants per class.


Zumba classes are held in Community Rooms ABC.

Bibliophreaks Book Club

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | 3:00 PM | IN-PERSON


Meet other people who are crazy about books at the Bibliophreaks Book Club!


Registration is required to join.

Email Linda at ldoucetteq@msn.com to sign up!


This month’s pick:

The Slip by Lucas Schaefer


This book club meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month in Community Room C.

Right on Readers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 3:30 PM | IN-PERSON


Want to join a book club? Have time during the day for great discussion?

Join the Right on Readers Book Club!


Registration is required to join. Email Becky at milesdavislovesbecky@gmail.com to sign up!


This month’s pick:

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange


This book club meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month in the Conference Room.

- ARTIST OF THE MONTH -

CPL Staff

October 2026


This October, the Artist of the Month is none other than the staff of Centerville Public Library!


Each staff member has brought in a piece of art to be displayed which they own or have made.


View these pieces in the front lobby of the library.

COMING UP FOR TEENS:

NEW! - Teen Book Club

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 4:00 PM | IN-PERSON


Calling all teens! (Ages 15-18)

Centerville Library is starting a monthly book club for young adults to get together and share a story!


Our first pick is Circe by Madeline Miller.

This title is available with a CLAMS card from the library, or as an ebook on the Libby app.


Registration required to attend.

Email mdrapercv@clamsnet.org to sign up!


Teen Book Club will be held in the Wallace Teen Room.

This group meets on the first Thursday of each month and will be led by our Youth Services Assistant Madeleine.

- YOUTH SERVICES -

Dragon Themed Storytime and Craft

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Join us for a special dragon-themed storytime!

A dragon egg craft will follow the storytime.


All ages welcome!


No registration required, drop in! FREE!

This storytime will be held in the Children's Room.

Ghost Themed Fresh Air Storytime

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 | 11:00 AM | IN-PERSON


Join Miss Tessa OUTSIDE for a special ghost themed Fresh Air Storytime!


We will have stories, music, movement, and BUBBLES!


No registration required, drop in! FREE!

This storytime is held on the patio.

Spooky Storytime and Pumpkin Painting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 3:45 PM | IN-PERSON


Join us for a special storytime featuring spooky stories! A pumpkin painting craft will follow the storytime.


All ages welcome!


No registration required, drop in! FREE!

This storytime will be held in Community Rooms AB.

NEW! - Dungeons & Dragons with Caleb

WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 23 - DECEMBER 18

3:30 - 4:45 PM | IN-PERSON


Join this club to campaign alongside other young adventurers! For ages 9-14.


No experience necessary. Beginners welcome!

This group will be led by Dungeon Master Caleb.

Registration is required to attend. Email Miss Tessa at tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up!

Dungeons & Dragons will be held in the Conference Room.


There will be no D&D Club on Fridays, November 20 or 27!

NEW! - After School Homework Club

WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

3:30 - 4:30 PM| IN-PERSON


Are you searching for the perfect after-school setting to complete your homework? Look no further! Come join us twice a week in a quiet room on the lower level.


For ages 9-13. FREE!

This club will be held in Community Room C.

Registration is required to attend.
Please email Miss Tessa at tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up!


A staff member will be present, but will not be available for tutoring.

However, students age 9-10 years old must still be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 11-13 year old students are welcome to attend unaccompanied.

RECURRING YOUTH PROGRAMS

• TODDLER STORYTIME •

Mondays at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held in the Children's Room


• BABY STORYTIME •

Mondays at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held in the Children's Room


• TALES FOR TAILS •

Mondays from 3:45 – 4:45 PM

Held at the MSPCA adoption center

Registration required!

Email tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up


• FRESH AIR STORYTIME •

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held on the Patio

• LEGO CLUB •

1st and 3rd Fridays each month at 3:30 PM

Drop-in! Held in Community Rooms AB

Next meeting: Friday, November 6


• NEURODIVERGENT TEEN SOCIAL GROUP •

2nd Friday each month at 3:30 PM

Registration required!

Email tclark@clamsnet.org to sign up

Next meeting: Friday, November 13


• PRESCHOOL SOCIALIZING PROGRAM •

1st Wednesday each month at 11:00 AM

Drop-in! Held in the Children's Room

For ages 0-5

Next meeting: Wednesday, November 4

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