Librarian's Corner
Early October 2024
Brrr—where did that chill in the air come from? It seems that fall is finally here, and soon we’ll be treated to the annual display of colors that paints the trees, and delicacies both apple and pumpkin (potentially with spice).
And that means Halloween is right around the corner! As we get ready to decorate and have some fun, we’re also collecting candy again this year. Donations of sealed, wrapped treats can be brought to the Library during open hours until October 26th. Then we’ll be distributing candy to folks who live in the village, to help bolster their supplies when the children descend on the village at the end of the month.
If the thought of all that candy makes your teeth ache, then maybe you’d like to borrow our dehydrator or our canning supplies to prepare some more savory treats for the upcoming seasons. And if you’re worried about where the drafts are in your house, we have a thermal camera available for checkout that can help you see just where you might need a bit more insulation. All of these and more are available through our Library of Things—check out what we’ve got to keep you occupied!
If the chill has you deciding to stay in a bit more, don’t forget that all library cardholders have free access to Kanopy, an online streaming service for libraries, thanks to generous funding from the Friends of the Library. You can find major motion pictures, documentaries, British TV series, the Great Courses, and more in Kanopy; it’s definitely worth checking out. And don’t forget the Library’s sizeable DVD collection—everything from TV shows, to family movies, and more, including the rotating BVLA collection that has a lot of British TV series. We’ve even got a portable DVD player available for checkout if you need something to watch them on.
And, of course, with the onset of the fall comes the time to say farewell to our summer friends. Safe travels back home, and we hope to see you again when the weather starts to get warmer!