October 2024 Newsletter

October 2024 NewsletterDownload
  West Buxton Public Library
   
Caroline Nickerson Library Director (207) 727-5898 www.westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org director@westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org  
      October 2024 Newsletter   The Memoir and Creative Writers Group is hosting Gerard Bianco at Buxton Town Hall on Saturday, October 5 from 2-4pm. This is a free program, and refreshments will be provided. He is an award-winning Maine artist, author, teacher and lecturer.
        Upcoming Events Story Time October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29 Memoir Writing and Creative Writers Workshop *Guest Speaker, Town Hall October 5 2-4pm Crafters Group October 6 *TBD, October 20 1-3pm (drop-in anytime) “Bring-Your-Own-Craft” Night October 17 6:30-7:30pm LEGO Club October 13, October 27 1-3pm (drop-in anytime)   Chat with Caroline Dear Wonderful Patrons, The Memoir and Creative Writers Group is hosting a guest speaker at Buxton Town Hall on Saturday, October 5 from 2-4pm. This is a free program, and refreshments will be provided. Gerard Bianco is an award-winning Maine artist, author, teacher and lecturer. His latest book, Marlee, takes place in Maine and contains thirteen of his unique illustrations. You can learn more about his work at https://gerardbianco.com/. Join me for Story Time on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11am. Listen to a story, sing some songs, enjoy some felt board fun, and participate in a craft. Stuffies usually make an appearance! Are you a crafting enthusiast? Join us for our Crafters Group from 1-3pm on Sunday, October 6 (to be determined) and Sunday, October 20. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and work on a craft project. This group is drop-in and meets the first and third Sunday of every month.   If you would like to craft at another day and time other than Sunday, join me on Thursday, October 17. “Bring-Your-Own-Craft” Night is the third Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Try a challenge or free build from 1-3pm during Lego Club on Sunday, October 13 and Sunday, October 27. All ages are welcome. This group is drop-in and meets the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at the library soon. Sincerely, Caroline Nickerson, Library Director
  INVITING READERS, WRITERS & ARTISTS FREE PROGRAM & REFRESHMENTS Guest speaker Gerard Bianco Award-winning Artist, Author, Teacher and Lecturer SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 2PM-4PM BUXTON TOWN OFFICE – REAR ENTRANCE 185 PORTLAND ROAD   More About Gerard Bianco Gerard Bianco holds a BA in Studio Art and an MFA in Writing. His paintings and illustrations hang in many corporate and private collections throughout the United States. His books can be found on Amazon. His short stories have appeared in various literary journals and his lessons, exercises and advice on the art and craft of creative fiction have appeared on the web and in the book, Now Write! Mysteries: Mystery Fiction Exercises From Today’s Best Writers and Teachers. His latest book, Marlee, takes place in Maine and contains thirteen of his unique illustrations. He lives in Maine. Please visit his website at https://gerardbianco.com/      
   
  
Upcoming Events Join Caroline for a story, songs, felt board, and a craft. October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29     This month: Guest Speaker:  Gerard Bianco SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 2PM-4PM BUXTON TOWN OFFICE – REAR ENTRANCE 185 PORTLAND ROAD May be an image of text that says 'Monthly Craft Night on Thursdays O00O 8 MITI Starts Thursday, Thursday,October1 October 13 6:30-7:30pm'   *NOTE: This is now “Bring-Your-Own Craft” Night. Bring whatever project you are working on to enjoy crafting with others. This program is on the third Thursday of each month.   Thursday, October 17 6:30-7:30pm                  
A circular frame with text and flowers Description automatically generated Crafter’s Group meets the first and third Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.   This group is for all ages, and drop-ins are welcome.   Sunday, October 6 *TBD* Sunday, October 20 1-3pm     LEGO Club A picture containing LEGO, toy Description automatically generated   LEGO Club meets the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 1-3pm. Drop-ins are welcome.   Sunday, October 13 Sunday, October 27 Take one of our LEGO challenges, make a design from “The LEGO Ideas Book,” or create your own design. All LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next event. Caroline will display any creations on the windowsill next to the makerspace table until the next LEGO Club. Monthly Calendar of Events    
October 2024   Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday     1  2 3 4 5     Story Time 10:30-11am       Gerard Bianco, Town Hall, 2-4pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Crafters Group *TBD 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am         13 14 15 16 17 18 19 LEGO Club 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am   “Bring-Your-Own-Craft” Night 6:30-7:30pm     20   Crafters Group 1-3pm 21 22     Story Time   10:30-11am 23 24   25   26             27 LEGO Club 1-3pm 28 29 Story Time 10:30-11am 30 31      

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