Morristown, IN – The Morristown branch of Shelby County Public Library wants to help you get into the spirit of the spooky season with a selection of fall-themed events, crafts, and more this October. Visitors can fall for a myriad of autumnal activities – from walking through the cemetery to taking painting classes, playing games, and more, there’s something in store for every family member.
Pick your poison!
Programming Highlights for October
Oct. 3, 6:30 pm & Oct. 12, 2 pm: Fall Birch Tree Painting Create a fall birch tree painting using simple techniques with painter’s tape and straight edges. Learn to make a seasonal painting decoration for your home in this free class. Registration is requested; please call (765) 818-1718 to RSVP.
Oct. 8, 6:30 - 8 pm: Cemetery Walk at Asbury Cemetery Take a spirited historical walking tour of Asbury Cemetery, 10751 N Asbury Road, to visit the graves of some of the many interesting people buried in the cemetery’s oldest section. The tour will be led by Donna Dennison, Head of the SCPL Genealogy & History Department. Please dress appropriately for the weather and walking terrain.
Oct. 10, 1 pm - 4 pm: Tabletop Adventures: Roleplaying Games for Kids Join Librarian Cat to learn to play tabletop role-playing games! Create characters, learn game rules, and enjoy a cozy fall adventure. This event is intended for children ages 6-11.
Oct. 17, 6:30 pm & Oct. 26, 2 pm: Ghostly Thrift Shop Paintings Have a spooky good time adding ghosts to basic thrift store paintings and landscapes! Give discarded art a new outlook on life by adding the undead!
Oct. 19, 10 am: How To: Winterize & Save - Home Energy Tips Discover fall and winter home energy tips at this free class. No registration required.
Oct. 24, 6:30 pm: DIY Essential Oils Join LaDonna to make your own room refreshing and mentally calming diffusers with essential oils. Registration is requested for this free event. Call (765) 818-1718 to register.
Oct. 28, 7 pm: Morristown Literacy Council Meeting The quarterly meeting of the Morristown Literacy Council will be held to discuss upcoming literacy projects, library updates, and the upcoming Giving Tree holiday program. New attendees welcome.
Oct. 31, 5 pm - 8 pm: Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treating at the library, 127 E. Main St., Morristown. All ages welcome.