60 South Main Street Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 (937) 834-2004 [email protected] https://www.mechanicsburg.lib.oh.us/
Hours of operation: Monday –Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: Closed
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ADULT OCTOBER EVENTS
Tuesday, October 1, 12- 1 PM
Accessing Voting Information Online
Learn how proposed levies affect you using the
Auditor’s website & access absentee ballots.
Tuesday, October 1, 6- 7:30 PM
Horror Movie: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
Start off spooky month with the musical/horror
movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show!” This movie
is rated R. Parental discretion is advised.
Wednesday, October 2, 1 – 2 PM
Card Club
Join us to play a variety of card games!
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 5- 6 PM
Yoga
Experience all the benefits that yoga can offer in
this class for any experience level. Brenda will lead
class! Please bring your own mats! Yoga will be
outside!
Wednesday, October 2, 6 – 7 PM
Podcast Club
Come discuss what you are currently listening to
and get new ideas on what to listen to.
Saturday, October 5, 7- 9 PM
Adult Halloween Movie: “The Shining”
“The Shining” is based off the book by Stephen
King. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is
advised.
Tuesday, October 8, 5- 6 PM
Accessing Voting Information Online
Learn how proposed levies affect you using the
Auditor’s website & access absentee ballots.
Tuesday, October 8, 6 – 7 PM
Halloween Witch’s Broom String Art
Create spookified display pieces and room accents
to add to your collection of Halloween decor that
can be reused year after year!
Thursday, October 10, 10- 11 AM
Halloween Witch’s Broom String Art
Create spookified display pieces and room accents
to add to your collection of Halloween decor that
can be reused year after year!
Friday, October 11, 11 AM – 12 PM
Got Fake News?
Spot disinformation, seek out trustworthy sources,
and be media smart. Don’t fall for misinformation.
Learn more at your library.
Saturday, October 12, 11 AM – 12 PM
Halloween Witch’s Broom String Art
Create spookified display pieces and room accents
to add to your collection of Halloween decor that
can be reused year after year!
Saturday, October 12, 1 – 2 PM
Film Club
At this program you will have the opportunity to
meet other movie enthusiasts and share your
thoughts on the film watched earlier in the
month. October’s film is “Beetlejuice”.
Saturday, October 12, 7- 9 PM
Adult Halloween Movie: “Scary Movie”
Are you a fan of parodies? Then this movie is for
you! It mocks a whole myriad of teen movie
clichés, no matter the genre. This movie is rated R.
Parental discretion is advised.
Tuesday, October 15, 5- 6 PM
Got Fake News?
Spot disinformation, seek out trustworthy sources,
and be media smart. Don’t fall for misinformation.
Learn more at your library.
Tuesday, October 15, 6 – 7 PM
Board Games Kahoot Trivia
Win big at this trivia! Come test your board games
knowledge! Please download the Kahoot app
before coming!
Wednesday, October 16, 1 – 2 PM
Card Club
Join us to play a variety of card games!
Thursday, October 17, 10 – 11 AM
Halloween Bingo
Come have fun with this spooky bingo!
Friday, October 18, 12- 1 PM
Accessing Voting Information Online
Learn how proposed levies affect you using the
Auditor’s website & access absentee ballots.
Saturday, October 19, 7- 9 PM
Adult Halloween Movie: “The Craft”
Spell on over to watch “The Craft” and see if the
four wannabe witches can cast any spells for the
good! This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is
advised.
Saturday, October 26, 7- 9 PM
Adult Halloween Movie: “Carrie”
“Carrie” is based off the book by Stephen
King. This movie is rated R. Parental discretion is
advised.
Monday, October 28, 6 – 7 PM
Cookbook Club
Each month we will highlight a cookbook and
encourage everyone to prepare a dish to share
and discuss from that cookbook. October’s book is
“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas:
the Official Cookbook” by Kim Laidlaw
Tuesday, October 29, 6- 7:30 PM
Horror Movie: “The Conjuring”
Come end spooky season with the showing of
“The Conjuring!” This supernatural horror film is
based on a true story! This movie is rated R.
Parental discretion is advised.
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YOUTH OCTOBER EVENTS
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 3- 4 PM
Coding Club
Bring your own device to learn coding &
animation!
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30,
11 – 11:45 AM
Fall Preschool Story Time
These programs are intended to support early
learning in a group setting. Join us for a mixture of
stories and activities that provide enjoyable
opportunities for the children to practice skills that
prepare them for reading. Light snacks will be
served. Donations of nutritional snacks are
appreciated.
Thursday, October 3, 2:45- 4:30 PM
Teen Movie: “Mean Girls”
“On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was” is
the famous quote from “Mean Girls.” Why not
watch the movie on October 3rd at 2:45 PM!
Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, and 25,
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Board Game Fun
Come check out our board game collection.
Saturday, October 5, 10 AM- 12 PM
Family Halloween Movie: “Hocus Pocus”
Broom on over to Mechanicsburg Public Library to
watch the movie “Hocus Pocus!”
Monday, October 7, 6:30- 8:30 PM
Teen Halloween Movie: “Ghostbusters”
Come see how many ghosts are captured during
the showing of “Ghostbusters!”
Tuesday, October 8, 3- 4 PM
Pumpkin Spice Taste Testing
Are you a Pumpkin Spice fiend? Have you always
wanted to try Pumpkin Spice flavored items, but
didn’t want to spend the money? Well here is the
program for you! Try a variety of different Pumpkin
Spice flavored items and vote on which one will
reign supreme!!
Thursday, October 10, 4 – 5 PM
Lego Club
Imagine it. Build it. Legos will be provided.
Saturday, October 12, 10 AM- 12 PM
Family Halloween Movie: “The Addams Family”
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, Mysterious and
spooky.” This fictional family was created by
American cartoonist Charles Addams.
Saturday, October 12, 11 AM- 12:30 PM
Grandparent(s) & Me
Come make a collage or a tissue paper frame!
Bring your own picture of your grandparent(s) and
you! Class is taught by Lisa Ware.
Monday, October 14, 3:30- 4:30 PM
STEAM Team
Explorer’s Club/STEAM Team meets on the second
Monday of every month from 3:30-4:30 PM. In
October we will smashing pumpkins!
Saturday, October 19, 10 AM- 12 PM
Family Halloween Movie: “Casper”
This ghost is a friendly ghost! “Casper” is based off
of the Harvey Comics cartoon character Casper
the Friendly Ghost by Seymour Reit and Joe
Oriolo.
Monday, October 21, 6:30- 8:30 PM
Teen Halloween Movie: “Five Nights at Freddy’s”
This movie is based off of the video game “Five
Nights at Freddy’s” created by Scott Cawthon.
Tuesday, October 22, 6- 7 PM
Halloween Spooky Word Stand-Up Craft
Even though this craft kit says, Spooky, it is silly as
opposed to chilling. The craft kit features a variety
of Halloween images and shapes that spell out
the word, spooky.
Thursday, October 24, 10- 11 AM
Halloween Spooky Word Stand-Up Craft
Even though this craft kit says, Spooky, it is silly as
opposed to chilling. The craft kit features a variety
of Halloween images and shapes that spell out
the word, spooky.
Saturday, October 26, 10 AM- 12 PM
Family Halloween Movie: “Beetlejuice”
Will you say the name three times?
Saturday, October 26, 11 AM – 12 PM
Halloween Spooky Word Stand-Up Craft
Even though this craft kit says, Spooky, it is silly as
opposed to chilling. The craft kit features a variety
of Halloween images and shapes that spell out
the word, spooky.
Monday, October 28, 6- 8 PM
Halloween Party
Play some spooky games, show off your costume,
and grab some ghoul-tastic crafts!
