News & Notes from the Blanding Library

Book Sale Oct. 10-12
The Friends of the Blanding Library will hold their annual used book sale the weekend of Oct. 10 to 12. The sale will begin from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday Oct. 10 with a preview sale only for members of the Friends of the Blanding Library. You may join the Friends at that time if you’re not already a member.

The general sale will continue on Sat. Oct. 11 from 10 to 3, and on Sun, Oct. 12 from noon to 3, with books going for $10 a bag at that time. Also, come and take a chance on our many great raffle prizes. Many thanks to local individuals and businesses for donating raffle prizes.  

Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Register and choose a pumpkin from our patch October 6-17. Then decorate it as your favorite story character and return it to the library for display by Oct. 18 for judging. Winners will be announced on Sat. Oct. 25. Pumpkins may be picked up on or after Oct. 25. All ages welcome.

More Autumn Fun

• GHOST HUNTING: Come ghost hunting at the Library from Oct. 18 to 31. This is a ghostly scavenger hunt throughout the library. All ages welcome.
• HOLIDAY BOOK DÉCOR: On Wed. Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm, create a pumpkin, turkey and a holiday tree – all from books! You will receive instruction and start each project, then take them to finish at home. Ages 16 and up. All materials provided. Space is limited. Call to register.
• BOOK VASES: On Wed., October 22, 6;30-8. Book fun, part two! Create a book vase filled with fall décor. All materials will be provided. For ages 16 and up. Space is limited so call ahead to register.
• ALPACAS VISIT: We’re looking forward to a visit from those cute alpacas from Kave Rock Farm in Rehoboth on Tues. Nov. 4 from 11 to 12, outside Goff Hall.

Story Times & More for Kids

• Story Times for children ages 3 and up with Miss Cathy continues at 10:30 on Thursdays. Tot Times with Miss Joyce will be on Tuesdays at 10:30, for children under age 4 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome at both groups. Note that sometimes there are changes to Story Hour and Tot Time programs. Check the calendar on the library’s website for the latest updates.
• YOGA FOR LITTLES: The next session of Yoga and Stories for Littles (children under 5) with Rebecca will meet on Monday Oct. 20 at 10:30.
• The next LEGOS at the library will be Sat. Nov. 1 from 11 to 2.
• The Story Walk in the front garden is now set up to display a new children’s book to celebrate being good neighbors. Stop by and enjoy the story.

History Group & More Programs
The weekly history group led by Hank Coleman is now underway again this fall, at the library at 11 am each Wednesday. This time the topic will be Ancient Rome, starting with the Punic Wars. Open to all with an interest in history. Note that the group will not meet on Wed. Oct. 8 because the Friends of the Library will be setting up the hall for their book sale.

The Blanding offers two monthly book groups, one on Monday evenings and one on Wednesday afternoons. Call the library for more information.

Knit Night at the library meets one evening a month from 6:30 to 8. Call the library for the next meeting date. For adults and teens to get together and work on their knitting projects.

You can find more information and news about programs and events at the Blanding Public Library at https://rehobothantiquarian.org/blanding-library/  You can also sign-up for a monthly library email letter on this site.

The Blanding Public Library at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Friday and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon. Oct. 13.  Library phone: 508-252-4236.