It’s October, leaves are changing on the trees, the days are getting shorter, and Cheshire Library’s got loads of great programs to keep you busy all month long. And it’s BOOK SALE MONTH!
Gargoyles of Yale University
Monday Oct 6, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Mathew Duman, author and photographer of An Education in the Grotesque : The Gargoyles of Yale University, has explored the variety of sculpture found on the buildings of Yale University and has researched and documented these new world grotesques which are much closer but no less interesting than their European counterparts. Registration required.
Cheshire Cats Classics Club
Monday Oct 6, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
For the October meeting, the book club will be discussing All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. Copies of this book may be borrowed at the library. Registration required.
Halloween Read-Aloud with FEA
Thursday Oct 9, 2014, 3:30 – 4:15 PM
Come and read with the Future Educators of America (FEA) from Dodd Middle School! Dress up in Halloween colors to get in the spirit. There will be stories, crafts, and a snack. For ages 3-6. Registration required starting on October 1st.
Fab Film Saturday
Saturday Oct 11, 2014, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Today’s film is Frankenweenie (2012 – rated PG – 1 hr, 27 min). From Disney and creative genius Tim Burton comes the hilarious and offbeat FRANKENWEENIE, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life — with just a few minor adjustments. Feel free to bring your own snacks! No registration required.
Tuesday Movie Matinees
Tuesday Oct 14, 2014 – The Uninvited (1944 – 99 minutes).
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014 – Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941 – 94 minutes)
1:00 – 3:00 PM, No registration required.
Witchcraft Trials of Connecticut
Tuesday Oct 14, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Join Richard Tomlinson, author of Witchcraft Prosecution : Chasing the Devil in Connecticut as he discusses the fears that drove some citizens to seek out and punish accused witches that lived in their community. Tomlinson will explore the witchcraft trials in 1600s Connecticut and highlight three major trials in Connecticut history: the Hartford Witch Panic of 1662-63; the landmark prosecution of Katherine Harrison of Wethersfield; and the trial of Mercy Disbrow, the last woman convicted of witchcraft in Connecticut. Registration required.
Bobcats in Connecticut
Wednesday Oct 15, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Bobcats are common in Connecticut and found in most towns throughout the state. They have been spotted in Cheshire and in other towns in the region. Bobcats are stealthy predators; secretive, solitary and seldom observed, tending to hunt and travel in areas of thick cover. Christine Clark, from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, will highlight the abilities, adaptations and natural history of the bobcat using slides, video and artifacts. Registration required.
Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale: Members-Only Preview Night
Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale
Thursday Oct 23 – Saturday Oct 25, 2014
Halloween Magic
Please join us for a fun-filled Halloween Magic Show with Mr. Magic, Rick Rothstein. Rick will amaze everyone with his illusions with water and other visual trickery. For all ages. Registration required starting on October 1st.
iPad 101
Tuesday Oct 28, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn the basics on how to use the most popular tablet on the market. This class will cover everything from changing settings to taking photographs. Please bring your own iPad if possible. The library has a limited number of iPads participants can use.
Topics covered:
Changing your settings
Securing your iPad for unauthorized use
Downloading Apps
Setting up your email
Organizing your life with iCalendar and Reminders
Photo-taking 101
Cheshire Magic : The Gathering Club
Before the Auto: Transportation in Cheshire during the 19th Century
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn how turnpikes, the Farmington Canal, steam railroads, and electric trolleys provided transportation in Cheshire in the nineteenth century. Presenter Richard DeLuca is the author of “Post Roads and Iron Horses,” which looks at transportation in Connecticut from Colonial Times to the Age of Steam.
Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade
Join Miss Nicole for a Halloween Storytime and Parade in the library! We’ll read some stories and then go treak-or-treating around the library! Be sure to wear your costume! For ages 8 and under. Registration required starting on October 1st.
Anime Club Halloween Cosplay Extravaganza
Social Media Marketing Made Simple and
Survivors Swing Band
Cooking with Chef John Bencivengo
Teen Games Drop-in
Summer Reading Program
Fab Film Saturdays
Carole Miller of the 
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the library will present Stratford poet Norah Pollard. Norah has recently released her wistful and joyous new book “In Deep”, her fourth poetry collection. She has received the Academy of American Poets Prize from the University of Bridgeport, and for several years edited the Connecticut River Review.
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