October Issue 2025
Spooky Good Reads The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong Supernatural Horror From New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong comes a nail-biting supernatural horror about a haunted lakeside property and twisted family secrets. Hazelthorn by CG Drews Young Adult Horror CG Drews, instant New York Times-bestselling author of Don't Let the Forest In, returns with another deeply unsettling and yet hauntingly beautiful tale of murder and botanical body horror, perfect for fans of Andrew Joseph White, Annihilation, and We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins by Paula Harrison Children's Mystery Kitty is excited about the upcoming Fall Festival. It’ s going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it. But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Fall Festival? Cozy Up To A Good Flick The Woman in Cabin 10 Streaming on Netflix October 10th IT: Welcome to Derry TV Series streaming on HBO Max Stitch Head In theaters October 29th
On a lavish yacht for an assignment, a journalist sees a passenger go overboard. But when no one believes her, she risks her life to uncover the truth. Based on the bestselling 2016 novel by Ruth Ware. October 26th Following the events in the 1960s, the time leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King "It" series. Follows Stitch Head, a small creature awoken by a Mad Professor in a castle to protect the professor's other creations from the townspeople of Grubbers Nubbin. October Programs & Events!
~ Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween at the library! ~ This year, we've transformed every corner with Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas theme, filling the space with whimsical displays and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities featuring your favorite characters. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, you'll discover something new to enchant you. Explore our spooky book displays scattered throughout the library, perfect for finding your next thrilling read. Dive into a cauldron of Halloween-themed programs and activities happening all month long. Special thanks to Randy Skalos for lending the library his animatronic Sally for display. And don't forget—join us this Friday, October 10th, for a day packed with magical festivities you won't want to miss!
Are you interested in learning how to sew? This is a fantastic opportunity at The Conneaut Public Library. The Conneaut Quilters Guild will guide ages 10 and up on how to operate a sewing machine. Each month, participants will tackle projects that give back to the community while acquiring essential skills. Classes are scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday during the second week of each month, sessions begin October 14th and October 16th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM. Registration is necessary as space is limited to 6, unless you bring your own sewing machine. A big thank you to the Conneaut Quilters Guild for generously donating their time and sewing machines to the library to make this initiative possible! Sign up for October 14th: https://conneaut.libcal.com/event/15365751 Sign up for October 16th: https://conneaut.libcal.com/event/15365768
Dare to enter the shadows and join us for a haunted Halloween Book Club at the Conneaut Public Library this spooky season—if you dare—on October 21st from 5PM to 6PM. Adults 18 and up, bring your most chilling, spine-tingling book to share with fellow thrill-seekers and discuss tales that make your skin crawl. Who knows what sinister stories you’ll discover next? This book club kicks off a series of themed book clubs. Registration is encouraged: https://conneaut.libcal.com/event/15367228 The Conneaut Public Library is excited to invite teens to our upcoming TikTok Treats program, created especially for students in grades 6–12! Join us on Thursday, October 23rd, at 3:30 PM as we try out one of the most viral recipes from TikTok: Skeleton pizza pockets! This fun, hands-on event will take place in the library and is a perfect chance to hang out with friends, get creative in the kitchen, and enjoy a spooky Halloween treat! Registration is required: https://conneaut.libcal.com/event/15316743
Step into a world of mystery and meaning at the Conneaut Public Library! On Thursday, October 23rd, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, join Rie Witherow for an immersive journey into the art of ancestral celebration—crafted especially for adults 18 and up. Discover how ancestral veneration, a tradition older than any modern religion and woven through every culture on earth, can reconnect you with the wisdom of those who came before. In a society where this powerful practice is often overlooked, now is your chance to rediscover its value and bring it back into your life. Rie Witherow’s "Intro Into Ancestral Work" invites you to break through cultural barriers and taboos that may have kept you from exploring this profound spiritual path. Experience a unique blend of magical traditions, self-acceptance, and healing grief work—all presented in an inclusive, welcoming environment. Whether you’re completely new to modern magic or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers transformative tools and inspiring insights for everyone. Rie Witherow Bio Rie Witherow (they/them) is a historian and folklorist. They bring this education to their practice as a folk witch where they focus on modernizing our understandings of witchcraft and magic to be more accessible, accepting, and inclusive. Witherow is also an avid death worker and death magic practitioner. Their work centralizes working with grief and de stigmatizing death.
Through these avenues Witherow has been practicing and teaching magic for nearly a decade. As well as holding some of the regions first death positive workshops and events. https://www.facebook.com/rie.witherow https://www.instagram.com/the_pentacle_pinup/?hl=en Join us for a fun After School Activity on October 27th! Children in grades 1-5, with their adult caregivers, are invited to participate in a guided haunted house drawing in the youth department. Class begins at 4:30pm and all materials will be provided. Registration is required: https://conneaut.libcal.com/event/15393399
The Conneaut Public Library invites teens in grades 6–12 to get into the spooky spirit at its upcoming Teen Halloween Craft on Thursday, October 30th, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the Youth Department. This month’s craft will have participants painting their very own spooky ghost — the perfect decoration to celebrate the Halloween season! The event is free and open to all teens. Registration is required: https://conneaut.libcal.com/event/15316765 Story Time The Conneaut Public Library presents Fall 2025 Story Time session with Miss Amanda and Miss Molly, which begins in September for an eight-week session. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Adult caregivers must be present with their child. Classes begin the week of September 8th and conclude the week of October 27th. Class Times: Tuesdays – Books & Babies 10:00AM (Ages 0-2) Wednesdays – Story Time 10:00AM (Ages 3-5) Wednesdays – Family Story Time 4:30PM (Ages 0-5) Registration is required weekly for this program as seating is limited. Please register by visiting www.conneaut.lib.oh.us. Weekly themes are: Week 6 – Farm Animals
Week 7 – Pumpkins Week 8 – Halloween *Party Week – Come dressed up!
Book Clubs 2nd Friday Book Club Friday, October 10th @ 11AM This month's pick: The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart Where the Crawdads Sing meets The Four Winds in this Depression-era historical fiction novel set in the turpentine camps and pine forests of the American South. A captivating story of friendship and survival as the lives of three vagabonds intersect in rural Georgia and North Carolina. BYOB Book Club Thursday, October 16th @ 5PM Bring your own book and share what you are reading each month! Brown Baggers Book Club Tuesday, October 28th @ 12PM This month's pick: Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones by Dolly Parton In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.
Immerse yourself in spooky season this October with Hoopla's Reading Challenge. October's theme is: "Oh the Horror" - Share your achievement on social media by tagging @hoopladigital and using the hashtag #hooplachallenge for a chance to be featured on their Instagram. https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/135044 Best Spooky Novels of 2025 Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Ghost Thriller “Hendrix’s genius as a horror writer is his ability to develop complex, human-scale emotional arcs...Never before has one of his books so aptly met the moment…at turns frightening, anxiety-producing, infuriating, beautiful and sad.” – The New York Times The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Historical Vampire Horror "Inventive and spinetingling, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is the best book I’ve read in ages. It’s a master class in voice... Queasy, uneasy, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter plays with the interplay between religion and historical guilt, identity and appetite." —The Washington Post The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Historical Gothic Fantasy “In Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s sure hands, every uncovered secret is fraught with intrigue and creeping horror. Fans of Silver Nitrate and Mexican Gothic can rejoice—The Bewitching does not disappoint!”—Tananarive Due, Bram Stoker Award– winning author of The Reformatory We Live Here Now Play Nice These Vengeful Wishes
by Sarah Pinborough Gothic Thriller “I loved We Live Here Now. A modern gothic about a haunted house - and the haunted couple who move in. Clever, beautifully-written (of course), and creepy as [heck]. When you reach the gut punch ending, you can imagine Edgar Allen Poe himself applauding.” ―Alex North, bestselling author of The Whisper Man by Rachel Harrison Horror Occult & Supernatural "I raced through Rachel Harrison's Play Nice, drawn in by the relatable protagonist and the irresistible blend of horror, mystery and family drama. Play Nice is a great fit for anyone who enjoyed The Good House or Grady Hendrix's How to Sell a Haunted House, taking the reader on a spooky journey through the haunted spaces from the past that plague us all."—Tananarive Due, Bram Stoker Award winner, The Reformatory by Vanessa Montalban Young Adult Horror “A captivating tale of horror that skillfully combines folklore, family secrets, and the dangerous allure of wishes. A messy but authentic protagonist, Ceci will easily draw readers into a world where the past influences the present, and every decision carries weight.” ―Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books October Holidays & Observances October 8th - National Face Your Fears Day October 10th - World Mental Health Day: Raise Awareness October 13th - Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Columbus Day Myths October 14th - National I Love You Day: Find quotes about love and friendship for the occasion. October 15th - National Mushroom Day: Give a nod with one of these dishes! October 17th - Wear Something Gaudy Day October 18th - National Chocolate Cupcake Day: Make them for two! October 20th - Diwali (Oct. 20–21) October 23rd - National Croc Day: Love them or hate them, they have their own day. October 25th - World Pasta Day: Learn about pasta! October 26th - National Pumpkin Day October 28th - National First Responders Day: Thank your local First Responders
for all they do! October 30th - Mischief Night: A Brief History of Mischief Night October 31st - Happy Halloween! Banned Books Week
The 2024 data reported to ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) shows that the majority of book censorship attempts are now originating from organized movements. Pressure groups and government entities that include elected officials, board members and administrators initiated 72% of demands to censor books in school and public libraries. Parents only accounted for 16% of demands to censor books, while 5% of challenges were brought by individual library users. The 120 titles most frequently targeted for censorship during 2024 are all identified on partisan book rating sites which provide tools for activists to demand the censorship of library books. The most common justifications for censorship provided by complainants were false claims of illegal obscenity for minors; inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes; and covering topics of race, racism, equity, and social justice. Since 2021, ALA has tracked a sharp spike in censorship attempts in libraries. In 2024, ALA recorded the third highest number of book challenges since tracking began in 1990: ALA documented 821 attempts to censor library books and other materials in 2024 across all library types, a decrease from 2023, when a record high 1,247 attempts were reported. ALA recorded attempts to remove 2,452 unique titles in 2024, which significantly exceeds the average of 273 unique titles that were challenged annually during 2001–2020. For more information: https://bannedbooksweek.org/ https://www.ala.org/bbooks
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