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Marseilles library announces October events

Marseilles Public Library

The Marseilles Public Library is set to host a variety of free events in October, including preschool story times, after-school programs and Halloween-themed activities.

Here’s the full schedule of events:

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2: Preschool Story Time. Sit with Ms. Jen and learn about different kinds of pumpkins, then enjoy a craft and snack.

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2: Library closes early.

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9: Preschool Story Time. Theme: Not So Scary Monsters.

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9: After-School Program. Make monster bookmarks with Ms. Jen and enjoy a snack.

Monday, Oct. 13: Library closed for Columbus Day.

5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14: Library Board Meeting. Public welcome in the community room.

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16: Preschool Story Time. Theme: Boo! Halloween stories, craft and snack.

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16: After-School Program. Crafts, games and snacks.

10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18: The Adventurers Club. Pre-teens and high school students are welcome to join free adventures in the library’s Dungeons and Dragons gaming club.

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23: Preschool Story Time. Cute creepy crawlies and spooky silly stories.

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23: Arts and Crafts. After-school program with crafts, games and snacks.

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30: Preschool Story Time. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy spooky stories, crafts and snacks.

3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30: After-School Program. School-age children are invited to show their spooky spirit with crafts, games and snacks.

All events take place at the Marseilles Public Library, 155 E. Bluff St.

Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.