October 1–31 Library Hours Welcome to our fourth annual House Cup reading challenge in Beanstack!  Will Ravenclaw be able to defend their title, or will they be knocked off the pedestal? Join us to see if Gryffindor, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff can defeat Ravenclaw and claim the House Cup! Recruit your housemates and sign up beginning October 1 to start logging ...

October 8–November 15 Library Hours This traveling banner exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the stories of the African American men and women who, during the American Civil War, overcame prejudices to serve as soldiers, nurses, surgeons, laundresses, cooks, and laborers. Their participation in the war challenged the prescribed notions about race and gender and pushed the boundaries ...

Saturday, October 12 3:30–5:30pm Consider yourself a Star Wars Nerd? Come join us for an afternoon filled with crafts, costumes, and photo opportunities with the 501st and Rebel Legions. Check out our book and movie collections, and have fun all at the same time. (All Ages; Early Literacy Center, Sage Room & 2nd Floor Non-Fiction Tables)