Community Fall Library Programs
Libraries across the country launch free fall programs featuring author talks and children's activities.
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Medina County District Library’s “Keep on Truckin’” event will take place Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Buckeye Library, rain or shine, and will not require advance registration. The event is supported by the Friends of Medina County District Library.
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Gainesville’s “Storytime at the Plaza” is aimed specifically at children from pre-K3 through pre-K and their parents or guardians. The Sept. 12 program will feature community guests reading favorite children’s books and is intended to build early language and literacy skills.
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Ellenville’s food-drive campaign, part of the Ulster County Food Fight, runs from Sept. 2 through Oct. 17. Donors can receive raffle tickets for each donation of unopened, unexpired dry or canned goods, which will be distributed to local food pantries.
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The Ellenville exhibit highlights Al Nickerson’s career beyond his “Sword of Eden” graphic novels: he has worked for DC Comics, Archie Comics, Marvel Comics and Warp Graphics, and has also designed or animated for “Sesame Street,” MTV Animation and Nickelodeon.
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Lander Library’s recurring children’s schedule includes Enhanced Storytime for infants through age five and caregivers, a separate preschool storytime, a twice-monthly Storytime Dance Party, and a chess club for ages 5-18. LEGO Club and Junior Builders meet monthly, with the latter serving children ages 3-5 using DUPLOs alongside a caregiver.
Libraries across America are ramping up free fall programming this September and October. From film screenings to author talks to kids' activities, dozens of communities are offering low-cost or no-cost events that bring neighbors together. Omaha and other local news outlets report that families can find storytimes, outdoor literacy events, craft sessions, and community competitions at branches nationwide.
Utah Library Celebrates Fall With Ghost Stories and Lake Powell
The Grand County Public Library in Utah is hosting a packed fall schedule. A screening of "Ghostbusters" kicks off the month as part of Castle Valley Movie Night. Moab Times reports that Mary O'Brien will present a talk on American ghost stories, while another session will explore the future of Lake Powell. The library is also screening a documentary tied to the Moab Festival of Science.
Ohio Library's 'Keep on Truckin' Event Brings Work Vehicles for Families
Medina County District Library in Ohio is hosting "Keep on Truckin'" on September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road. Cleveland.com reports that the free event will feature real work trucks, children's storytimes, and crafts. No advance registration is needed, and the event runs rain or shine. The Friends of Medina County District Library is backing the program.
Author appearances are also on the fall calendar. Cleveland.com notes that Patrick Ryan and Douglas Westerbeke are scheduled to speak at Brunswick Library on separate dates, offering readers a chance to meet writers in person at no cost.
Gainesville Launches Outdoor Literacy Program for Preschoolers
Gainesville's Cone Park Library is expanding its children's offerings with "Storytime at the Plaza" on September 12 at 11 a.m. Alachua Chronicle reports the free program targets children from pre-K3 through pre-K and their parents. Community guests will read beloved children's books aloud. The event aims to build early language and literacy skills in a relaxed outdoor setting.
New York Library Hosts Comic Artist Exhibit and Food Drive Competition
Ellenville Public Library and Museum in New York is running a multi-part fall agenda. River Reporter reports a Grandparents Day Craft for kids ages 5 to 11. The library is also hosting a food-drive competition as part of the Ulster County Food Fight, running from September 2 through October 17. Donors receive raffle tickets for each unopened, unexpired dry or canned good. All donations go to local food pantries.
The library is also showcasing the work of comic artist Al Nickerson. River Reporter notes that Nickerson has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Archie Comics. He has also designed or animated for "Sesame Street," MTV Animation, and Nickelodeon—far beyond his "Sword of Eden" graphic novels. The exhibit runs through fall.
Wyoming Library Resumes Year-Round Children's Clubs and Storytimes
Lander Library in Wyoming is resuming its full lineup of children's programs this fall. Enhanced Storytime serves infants through age 5 with caregivers, while a separate preschool storytime caters to younger learners. A twice-monthly Storytime Dance Party mixes music and movement. Chess Club runs year-round for ages 5 to 18, and LEGO Club meets monthly. Junior Builders serves ages 3 to 5 using DUPLO blocks alongside caregivers.
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