This October, the Princeton Public Library offers a series of events open to all. Highlights include creative crafters meeting on October 2 from 10 AM to 3 PM, a presentation on winter gardening on October 3, and a True Crime presentation by Ray Johnson on October 4. Additional activities include a Medicare information session, a community music night, a book club discussion, a blood donation drive, a writer’s club meeting, and a night of music and coloring.
Wednesday October 2, 10-3
Engage with the Creative Crafters group at the Princeton Public Library, offering value for both seasoned fiber artists and newcomers. Looking for a Wednesday morning pursuit? Bring your fiber craft and benefit from guidance by accomplished crafters. Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of every month, from 10am to 3pm. This meeting is free and all are welcome to attend.
Thursday October 3, 5:30-6:30
Join us at the Princeton Public Library to learn about Winter Growing with our gardening club! This meeting will focus on keeping plants throughout the winter to extend growing season in Zone 5. This program is free and all are welcome to attend.
Friday October 4, 4-5
The Princeton Public Library is hosting a true crime presentation by Chicago’s History Cop: Ray Johnson, former criminal investigator, author, historian, and lecturer. He is the owner and founder of Johnson Research Services and since 2005 has conducted historical research for television production companies, documentarians, authors, attorneys, and family historians. He has been featured on television shows and documentaries on Discovery ID, History Channel, PBS, BBC and has appeared on numerous local television shows and print media. For almost two years from May 1981 through December 1982, a crew of serial killers hunted down as many as 20 victims in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Who were they? Who were their victims? Why have most people never heard of this crew? What was their motivation? How did they get caught? Where are they now?
Saturday October 5, 10-2:30
Tim Burgess will be at the Princeton Public Library to talk about Medicare needs and questions. Join us Saturday October 5 from 10-2:30 for this free program. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday October 9, 5:30-6:30
Join us Wednesday October 9 at 5:30 for a community music night at the Princeton Public Library. Calling all musicians, avid listeners, and everyone in between! Whether you are participating or taking it all in, we’d love to see you there. This program is free and all are welcome to attend.
Thursday October 10, 6-7:30
Join the Page Turners Book Club Thursday October 10th to share your thoughts and feelings about this month’s literary work All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. (#1 New York Times Bestseller) In the propulsive debut novel from the host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie, a journalist uncovers her hometown’s dark secrets when she becomes obsessed with the unsolved murder of her childhood neighbor—and the disappearance of another girl twenty years later. Order your own copy on PrairieCat or stop by circulation desk to be put on hold for your own borrowed copy. Page Turners meetings are free, and all are welcome to attend.
Thursday October 24, 4-7
Donate blood at our monthly blood drive, by ImpactLife. To register for this event go to www.bloodcenter.org. Walk ins are welcome. Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate. Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Schedule an appointment today! Give and get choice of gift card or a donation to Make-a-Wish IL or bonus points to the rewards store!
Friday October 25, 4:30-5:30
The monthly Writer's Club Meeting will take place on October 25, 4:30 pm at the Princeton Public Library. This group votes to decide the type of writing they will focus on for the following month. Writers are encouraged to share their work, receive constructive criticism, and share any knowledge about the writing process. Participation in publishing contests with prizes is also encouraged. This program is free and all are welcome to attend.
Wednesday October 30, 5-7
Join us for a night of relaxing music and coloring at the Princeton Public Library. Coloring pages and bookmarks will be provided. Bookmarks can be laminated with contact paper. Feel free to bring your own coloring book from home or any materials you would like to use if you have a preference. This program is free and all are welcome to attend.
Thursday October 31, 3-5
Discover new possibilities at the Princeton Public Library on Halloween from 3-5 pm, where Moon Wolf Tarot’s Silence Whaley will offer complimentary fortune readings, sponsored by Princeton Public Library, to inspire and guide you. Fortune readings will be first come first served. All are welcome to attend.
