O CTO BER 2015 INSIDE: WHAT S HAPPENING @ YOUR LIBRARY HANDS-ON @ THE LIBRARY MOVIES CALENDAR Monday-Friday 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-3pm C L A R K H O U S E 31 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake, NY M A L T A B R A N C H 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY Making the Most of Social Security Workshop A free public information workshop designed to help participants ages 45-70 better understand their Social Security retirement benefits. More info on page 6. Registration required. Tuesday, October 20 th ; 5:45-7:45pm From Malta To The Moon Join Malta Town Historian Paul Perreault for a historical presentation about the Malta Rocket Test Station that took place right in our own backyard of Luther Forest! The Test Station was constructed in 1945 and ran through the 1960s. Rocket engines were assembled and put through stationary ground tests. These rockets powered some of the first satellites and missiles in America including Vanguard, Vega, Discoverer and Skybolt. This is a fascinating glimpse into our town's history! Please pre-register online or by phoning the library. Thursday, Oct. 8th, 6:30pm Jumpstart Read For the Record Stop in at the library on Thursday, October 22 nd to participate in Read for the Record by reading Not Norman: A Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett, a humorous tale about a child who finds a Explorations in Writing A free five-session writing workshop focusing on memoir. See page 6 for full description. Registration required. Thursdays, October 22 nd November 19 th ; 6-8 pm Email: roundlakelibrary@sals.edu Clark House Phone: 518-899-2285 Fax: 518-899-0006 Malta Branch Phone: 518-682-2495 Fax: 518-682-2492 1
R O U N D L A K E L I B R A R Y. O R G WHAT S HAPPENING IN OCTOBER @ YOUR LIBRARY The Round Lake Library and Malta Branch will both close at 3 PM on Monday, October 12 th in observance of Columbus Day. This month we will be discussing The Virginian by Owen Wister, the classic Western that set the tone for the genre. Tuesday, October 6 th ; 7pm Join us to discuss The Immortal Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes, in which a single painting connects two love stories separated by nearly a century. Thursday, October 8 th ; 11am This month we dig into two books: The Smitten Kitchen by Deb Perelman, and Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook. Bring samples of a recipe from either book to share. Wednesday, October 14 th ; 6:30pm Friday, October 16 th ; 6:30pm for ages 2-5 with a caregiver Story time introduces young children to books, music & other fun activities. Our story time includes the early literacy skills that children must master before they can learn to read. Wednesday Mornings October 7 th, 14 th, 21 st & 28 th ; 11am Thursday Mornings October 1 st, 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd & 29 th ; 10:30am Stella is a standard poodle who received her therapy dog certificate and she loves being read to! Bring a favorite book from home or borrow one from the library. All reading levels welcome! Saturday, October 17 th ;11am ~ Jumpstart s Read for the Record is an annual event celebrating literacy by breaking the world record for the most people reading the same book on the same day. Stop in at either branch of the Round Lake Library to read Not Norman to yourself, to someone else, or to a group. Thursday, October 22 nd 2
R O U N D L A K E L I B R A R Y. O R G HANDS-ON & MORE IN OCTOBER @ YOUR LIBRARY Adult coloring pages are the latest thing! They provide relaxation, reduce stress, and encourage creativity. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be available for adults wishing to relax and have fun. Tuesday, October 13 th ; 6pm Please join us to learn and play Pounce, which is a fast-paced card game that brings together Solitaire and Spit. Wednesday, October 21 st ; 6pm Join us to build your own creations from our extensive collection of Legos. PRESCHOOL CLUB (AGES 3 5) Monday, October 12 th ; 11am CLUB (AGES 5 & UP) Wednesday, October 14 th ; 6pm Monday, October 19 th ; 6pm Graphic Novel Book Club! We will be knitting or crocheting 7 X 9" blocks for a "Warm Up America" project. You can also bring your own project to share. For more information about Warm Up America visit www.warmupamerica.org. The Teen & Tween Graphic Novel group will meet in the Teen Room and discuss their favorite books - Graphic Novels! Monday, October 19 th ; 6pm Tuesday, October 27 th ; 4:30-5:30pm Decorate a pumpkin like your favorite storybook character. Supplies provided. Ages 4+ Monday, October 26 th ; 6:30pm Saturday, October 31 st ; 12pm Stop in at either branch and enjoy a self-paced Halloween story walk. Wednesday, October 28 th Saturday, October 31 st Draw a pumpkin on a Post-It note and put it up in the Teen Room. @Both Branches Saturday, October 17 th Saturday, October 31 st Instructions for surviving the Zombie Apocalypse (or any other emergency) will be available in the Teen Room. @Both Branches Monday, October 26 th Saturday, October 31 st 3
R O U N D L A K E L I B R A R Y. O R G MOVIES IN OCTOBER @ YOUR LIBRARY The Little Vampire 2000 New Line Cinema Friday, October 2 nd ; 6pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 2015 Marvel -13 Friday, October 9 th ; 5:30pm San Andreas 2015 Warner Bros. -13 Friday, October 16 th ; 6pm Jurassic World 2015 Universal -13 Thursday, October 22 nd ; 6pm Friday, October 23 rd ; 6pm The Mummy 1999 Universal Pictures Rated: PG-13 Friday, October 30 th ; 6pm Monkey Kingdom 2015 Disney Rated: G Saturday, October 3 rd ; 11am The Black Cauldron 1985 Disney Saturday, October 3 rd ; 1pm Hocus Pocus 1993 Disney Saturday, October 10 th ; 11am Corpse Bride 2005 Disney Saturday, October 10 th ; 1pm Ghostbusters 1984 Columbia Pictures Saturday, October 17 th ; 11am Cinderella 2015 Disney Saturday, October 17 th ; 1pm Descendants 2015 Disney Not Rated Saturday, October 24 th ; 11am Hotel Transylvania 2012 Columbia Pictures Saturday, October 24 th ; 1pm The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 Disney Saturday, October 31 st ; 11am Casper 1995 Universal Pictures Saturday, October 31 st ; 1pm 4
MARK YOUR CALENDAR OCTOBER 2015 R O U N D L A K E L I B R A R Y. O R G Thursday, October 1 10:30am Clark House Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Friday, October 2 6pm Malta Teen Movie: The Little Vampire Saturday, October 3 11am Clark House Family Movie: Monkey Kingdom Saturday, October 3 1pm Malta Family Movie: The Black Cauldron Tuesday, October 6 7pm Malta Evening Book Club: The Virginian Wednesday, October 7 11am Malta Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Thursday, October 8 10:30am Clark House Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Thursday, October 8 11am Malta Morning Book Club: The Girl You Left Behind Thursday, October 8 6:30pm Malta Local History Talk: From Malta to the Moon Friday, October 9 5:30pm Malta Teen Movie: Avengers: Age Of Ultron Saturday, October 10 11am Clark House Family Movie: Hocus Pocus Saturday, October 10 1pm Malta Family Movie: Corpse Bride Monday, October 12 11am Malta Preschool Lego Club (ages 3-5) Monday, October 12 3pm Both Branches Closing Early for Columbus Day Tuesday, October 13 6pm Malta Adult Coloring Pages Wednesday, October 14 11am Malta Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Wednesday, October 14 6pm Malta Lego Club (ages 5-10) Wednesday, October 14 6:30pm Malta Cookbook Club: The Smitten Kitchen and Thug Kitchen Thursday, October 15 10:30am Clark House Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Friday, October 16 6pm Malta Teen Movie: San Andreas Friday, October 16 6:30pm Clark House Cookbook Club: The Smitten Kitchen and Thug Kitchen Saturday, October 17 Ongoing Both Branches Post-It Note Scary Art Show (thru Oct. 31) Saturday, October 17 11am Clark House Family Movie: Ghostbusters Saturday, October 17 11am Malta Read to Stella Saturday, October 17 1pm Malta Family Movie: Cinderella (2015) Monday, October 19 6pm Clark House Lego Club (ages 5-10) Monday, October 19 6pm Malta Tween & Teen Graphic Novel Meeting Tuesday, October 20 5:45-7:45pm Malta Making the Most of Social Security Workshop Wednesday, October 21 11am Malta Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Wednesday, October 21 6pm Malta Play Pounce 5
MARK YOUR CALENDAR OCTOBER 2015 R O U N D L A K E L I B R A R Y. O R G Thursday, October 22 All Day Both Branches Jumpstart Read for the Record Thursday, October 22 10:30am Clark House Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Thursday, October 22 6-8pm Malta (room 106) Explorations in Writing Thursday, October 22 6pm Clark House Teen Movie: Jurassic World Friday, October 23 6pm Malta Teen Movie: Jurassic World Saturday, October 24 11am Clark House Family Movie: Descendants Saturday, October 24 1pm Malta Family Movie: Hotel Transylvania Monday, October 26 Saturday October 31 Ongoing Both Branches Teen: Zombie Survival Handouts Monday, October 26 6:30pm Malta Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Tuesday, October 27 4:30pm Malta Knit & Stitch Group Wednesday, October 28 Saturday, October 31 Ongoing Both Locations Halloween Story Walk Wednesday, October 28 11am Malta Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Thursday, October 29 10:30am Clark House Morning Story Time (ages 2-5) Thursday, October 29 6-8pm Malta (room 106) Explorations in Writing Friday, October 30 6pm Malta Teen Movie: The Mummy Saturday, October 31 11am Clark House Family Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas Saturday, October 31 12pm Clark House Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Saturday, October 31 1pm Malta Family Movie: Casper Explorations in Writing This five-session writing workshop will explore all aspects of crafting a memoir. We will read writers through the ages for inspiration and learn about the process. Participants will write their own pieces and may choose to share them with the group. Writers of every level are encouraged to attend this free, fun and supportive workshop. This event is facilitated by teacher and writer Susannah Risley, who has been leading workshops with various populations for 17 years. It is funded in part by Poets and Writers with public funds from the NYS Council for the Arts, the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature. Register online at roundlakelibrary.org or by calling 899-2285 or 682-2495. Meeting Room #106, Malta Community Center Thursdays, October 22 nd & 29 th, November 5 th, 12 th & 19 th ; 6-8pm Making the Most of Social Security Workshop A free public information workshop designed to help participants ages 45-70 better understand their Social Security retirement benefits and what they may be entitled to. Popular questions such as when can I stop working?, how much can I expect from the government? and what s the best claiming strategy to maximize my benefits? will be discussed. The workshop is being presented by volunteers from Retirement Solutions who specialize in retirement planning. Seating is limited and refreshments will be served. Register online at roundlakelibrary.org or by calling 899-2285 or 682-2495. Tuesday, October 20 th ; 5:45-7:45pm 6