Check out spooky crafting in our children's room

The RPL Children's Room has a new Take It & Make It Craft this month, a Coffee Filter Bat, for you and your family to try at home! (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - It's October and people are getting in the Halloween mood! Next time you're in check out our new Get In the Spirit display on the Main Floor. The Children's Room also has a new fun craft available.

Goodbye to Beth

We are sad to share the news that our long time Reference and Programming Librarian, Beth, is leaving the library after 13 years. Everyone who has spent time on the Reference floor knows what a source of knowledge Beth has been, answering questions and doing research for patrons. We will all miss her cheerful presence at the library and wish her all the best going forward.

On Display

Main Floor: Our Main Floor front desk display In the Spirit is curated to get you in that Halloween mood with this collection of non-fiction true ghost stories as well as titles on ESP, the paranormal, haunted houses, tarot card reading and witchcraft.

Teen Room: Our new YA Librarian, Sarah, has put together a colorful YA Graphic Novel display, highlighting the diversity of that genre.

RPL Recommends Animated Videos

Main Desk Librarian (and syndicated cartoonist) Stephanie, and Main Desk Librarian, Karyl, have created a series of weekly animated videos recommending book, DVD and other titles available at the Library. Get ready for Halloween with our new animated suggestions! See them on our Facebook and Instagram accounts

Kait's Picks

Librarian and YA Book Blogger, Kait, has a new list of recommendations this week. She says: "Last week I (re)read a trilogy of books by one of my all-time favorite authors, Ally Carter. Listening to Heist Society reminded me of how much I love heist books, so today I've put together a list of other heist thrillers for those of you who like action, adventure, and explosions! Happy reading!

Heist Society* by Ally Carter; Spellhacker by M.K. England; The Gilded Wolves* by Roshani Chokshi; Death Prefers Blondes by Caleb Roehrig; Immoral Code by Lillian Clark; Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte; Heart of Iron* by Ashley Poston; and of course, Six of Crows* by Leigh Bardugo.

*Titles with asterisks are series, the rest are standalone books.

For more book lists like these and other bookish fun, follow Kait Plus Books at kaitplusbooks.com or @kaitplusbooks on social media!

(Most of Kait's list recommendations can be found in the library. Some are available on the Libby app.)

Art Talks for Art Lovers

The Library received a grant from New Hampshire Humanities to present a three part series by Art History scholar Jane Oneail. The next of these events will take place Monday, October 18 followed by the last episode on November 8. Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Childe Hassam, and Maxfield Parrish are some of the artists discussed in this program.

This program is free and open to the public. You may register by emailing us at rplreference@rochesternh.net and we will send you the meeting link for the event. Call us at 603-332-1428 with any questions.

Children's Room

Fall Story Time: Story Times are being held outside on the lawn. No registration is required. Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., where children can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. A small take home activity is also available. Story Time is appropriate for ages 2-6, but the whole family is welcome to attend. We will make an announcement on Facebook by 9:30 a.m. if there is a cancelation due to weather. Watch our FB page & sign up for our email notifications at bit.ly/rplchnewsletter. Grass may be damp so don't forget a blanket or lawn chair.

Story Time to Go: will continue for those who prefer using our curbside service. Reserve a themed pre-packed bag with library books, a simple craft idea with directions, and a set of activities by calling the Children's Room at 603-335-7549. These kits are geared for kids age 2 through 6. Ask us about themes.

Coffee Filter Bat~ Take It & Make It Craft

Super craft Queen, Jenn, has a new Take it & Make it Craft. An easy to make coffee filter bat, perfect to hang up as a Halloween decoration! Families can pick up a kit beginning Saturday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 9th or until they are gone, whichever happens first. Pick up times are during library open hours only. The kits will be near the Children's Room entryway. (One kit per child please.) Here is a list of basic supplies handy for completing our monthly projects. Many items are probably things that are already in the home or easy to find. You may or may not be using every item listed. Basic Supply List: Craft glue, white glue and/or a glue stick, scissors, transparent tape & masking tape (or washi tape), crayons, watercolor paints, acrylic/craft paints, assorted brushes, markers (washable), hot glue gun ( for ADULT use ONLY), white & assorted colored cardstock, construction paper, cardboard T.P. Tube, black permanent marker.

Tech Help

Our Emerging Technologies Specialist, Jessica, is here to help you if you need help figuring out your new phone, tablet or laptop or if you have any questions about our Library downloadable resources such as hoopla, Libby or Overdrive. To make an appointment contact the library at: 603-332-1428 or Rplreference@rochesternh.net.

Wall Art

The Commission for Arts & Culture, for the City of Rochester worked with a diverse group of NH artists to create vinyl wall murals as part of an Art Walk and now posted on buildings around town including the Library. Check them out next time you visit.

Contacting RPL

Visit the Library's website: https://rpl.lib.nh.us/

Email the reference librarian: Rplreference@rochesternh.net.

Message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rplnh/ or https://www.facebook.com/RPLChildrensRoom/