'Check it out' at the Leesburg Library

By Sharon Aukeman
Branch Manager
Leesburg Branch Library

October is the start of our busy holiday season here at the Leesburg Library. Our Christmas Merry Money Program sign up begins on Monday, Oct. 1.

Children age 2 through sixth grade can come in to get a log and start reading and earning money to buy Christmas presents for their friends and family. All reading logs must be turned in by Tuesday, Nov. 20.

The Leesburg Library Christmas elves will visit us again this year to help our readers with their shopping on Saturday, Dec. 1. Complete rules and details will be given upon registration.

We will be having a Trick or Treat Bag Decorating Contest this month for kids and teens.

Pick up a paper bag at the front desk and decorate it using any medium (paint, markers, feathers, etc.) you choose. Write your name and age on the bottom of the bag and turn it in by Friday, Oct. 19. The library staff will select winners on Oct. 22. Prizes will be awarded!

Knit Together continues to meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. Feel free to join the fun.

The library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8 in observance of Columbus Day. Please use our outdoor book drop to return items.

Dawna Jo Kiesling from the Highland County Extension Office will visit with us on Thursday, October 11 from 10 a.m.-noon. She will be sharing information on healthy fall treats.

Halloween fun for our teens takes place during their SPARX meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. The book being discussed is "Everlost" by Neal Shusterman. Join us for food, fun and a flick. Come in costume if you would like! All Leesburg area teens in the seventh grade and up are invited to attend.

Our adult book group, RRR will be having a lunch outing this month at Alley 21 on Thursday Oct. 18. Please see a member for more details.

We hope you will be able to Trick or Treat with us on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-7 p.m. Please note that we are closed during the last hour of Beggar’s Nite, so if you want to get some treats from the library, you will need to arrive prior to 7 p.m.

Story times continue at 10 a.m. for Wee Ones and 10:30 a.m. for Tater Tots. Our themes this month include Stuffed Animal Day, Fire Prevention Day, Grouch Day and Happy Halloween.

Stop by our front desk or call us with questions about our fun story times.

We look forward to your stopping by the Leesburg Library and hope you will join us for some spooktacular fall fun!