By Courtney Spence
It is officially fall and the morning temperatures certainly feel like it. If you are looking for a cozy activity to get you into the fall spirit, check out our puzzle collection located at both branches or check out our catalogue at cmlibraries.ca to fi nd a new crafting book. We also have a selection of new and spooky books to get you ready for Halloween, such as Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix, The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer, and Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests by KJ Whittle. We also have a Book Club Set of Frankenstein that you can borrow for 3 weeks, with the possibility of extension.
Looking for a place to meet new people or socialize with people that you already know? Coffee & Conversation is a group that meets at our Millbrook Branch from 1:00-3:00pm on the second Wednesday of the month. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while chat-ting about “this, that, and the other thing.” On Wednesday, October 14th, Sarah Bass will be coming to chat about Age Friendly Peterborough and all of the amazing programs and resources that they offer.
Dori (death doula) will becoming to our Bruce Johnston Branch on Tuesday, October20th from 4:30-6:30pm for a Death Cafe. We will be providing a safe space to talk about death and dying over coffee/tea and of course, lots of cake. *Dori will not be providing grief support or counselling, just an opportunity for participants to explore ideas and thoughts relating to death and dying.*
Lorraine Heath & Jeanne Korpi from Senior Helpers will be coming to our Millbrook Branch on Wednesday, October 21st at 1:00pm for a free educational presentation on senior care planning and support. Attendees will gain practical information on aging in place, caregiving challenges, and local support resources in a welcoming and informative environment. This session is roughly one hour in length and suitable for seniors, their caregivers, and other family members. Attendees will receive a comprehensive set of local resources available to seniors and their families. *Lunch will be provided.*
Join Courtney on Thursday mornings for Drop in Kids Corner, a program that we offer from 10:30am-12:00pmat our Bruce Johnston Branch. In October, we will be fully embracing fall by decorating a canvas pumpkin with fingerpaint, creating a Leaf Buddy, making a tissue paper apple, using a sponge to paint leaves on a tree, and creating a menacing mummy for Halloween.
If you are between the ages of 10-18, join Courtney at our Millbrook Branch on Tuesday, October 6th for our Fright Night Frosting Party. We will start by transforming ordinary cupcakes into creepy, edible masterpieces using colorful frosting, candy eyeballs, and eerie toppings. Once your monstrous treats are decorated, grab your freshly iced creations, settle in with your friends, and enjoy a spooky (but not too scary) movie on the big screen.
Coming October 15, 2026! Please be advised that Libby now requires users to have PINs on their accounts. Starting on October 15, 2026, when you sign in to Libby, you will be asked to input the PIN associated with your library card. If you need a new PIN, please contact us at the library and we can set you up with a new one.
*Please note that we are not currently taking craft supplies due to space constraints.*
For more information on all our programs and activities, please see our newsletter and social media pages or email Courtney at tutor@cmlibraries.ca.