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Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 5 at 11:00 am Is your chili the best? Enter our 1st annual Chili Cook-Off for the chance to prove it! The Grand Champion wins a medal, bragging rights, and a $10 Tops gift card. Sign up at our front desk or call 315-454-4524. Want to taste some great chili and vote for your favorite? Stop by between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Winner will be announced at 1:15 pm. For adults 18+ |
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Trivia Night Friday, October 11 at 6:00 pm It's trivia night and your team might win a prize! Teams can be up to 4 people, and if you don't have a team you can join one. Please bring something for the potluck appetizers & desserts; we'll provide the mocktails. You might even win a door prize! For adults 18+ Registration is required. The library is closed from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm then will be open to adults from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. |
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Late Night LibraryFriday, October 11 at 6:00 pm Late Night Library is a great opportunity to borrow and return books or use one of our computers outside of regular working hours. Looking for a place to study? Sit in our Quiet Space, borrow a Chromebook, use our WiFi, or get some coffee. For adults 18+
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Ken Nichols: Decorative Energist Art Reception, Auction, & Exhibit Monday, October 14 at 7:00 pm Salina Library will host a reception and auction for artist Ken Nichols on Monday, October 14 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Three of his pieces will be in a silent auction beginning at 7:00 pm on the 14th and ending promptly at 8:00 pm. Winning bidders will be able to take their pieces home that night. Some of his potter will also be available for sale. Cash only, please. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the library. Meet the artist at the reception or view his artwork on display throughout the month of October. |
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Book Sale Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 am The Friends of Salina Library book sale will be happening from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and more! The $5 bag sale is from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. |
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Fill-a-Bag Book SaleMonday, October 21-24 from 10:00 am till 8:00 pm The Friends of Salina Library book sale continues with a bag sale! Monday 10-8 fill a bag for $4, Tuesday 10-8 $3, Wednesday 10-8 $2, Thursday 10-1 $1. Bargains galore!
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Mattydale Community Halloween Decorating ContestFriday, October 25 at 7:00 pm Sign up at the desk or by calling 315-454-4524 by Wednesday, October 23. Have your lights on by 7:00 pm on the 25th; judges will be coming around to see your decorating. You could win a prize! Prizes vary. You must live in the Mattydale/Hinsdale area to participate.
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Tech Help by AppointmentTuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM Do you need help getting around your laptop or tablet? Would you like to set up an email account? Do you want to download an eBook? Need help searching for and applying for jobs? Tech help appointments are now available. Appointments last up to 1 hour. Registration is required.
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Let's Eat Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 pm Create your your favorite recipe made with autumn spices then bring it to the library with the recipe. Sample everyone's offerings and discuss. Bring a container for leftovers. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Crafts for Seniors
Friday, October 4 at 11:00 am Craft and chat with other seniors! We're making little Halloween luminaries. For adults 50+. Registration is required. |
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MixologyFriday, October 8 at 6:00 pm Become a mixologist as you learn to craft Halloween mocktails! You'll create these fun and colorful mocktails while learning about techniques and substitutions; you'll also get the recipe for a cocktail version. For adults 18+. Registration is required.
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Create
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 pm Create a light-up Horrorgami scene using a craft knife. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Salina Writers Group
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm Hone your writing skills. Facilitated by Debbie Stack, local author, editor, and TV scriptwriter. Get feedback and share questions and ideas. For adults 18+. Registration is required. |
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Very Us
Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 9 at 6:00 pm Monday, October 14 at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00 pm Gather with other LGBTQIA+ adults, ages 18 and up. Socialize and make friends of all ages; plan activities such as pot lucks, game nights, and movie nights. Share your skills or learn something new. Please register. |
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In Stitches
Monday, October 28 at 6:00 pm Whether you like to knit, crochet, or do other needlework, it's more fun to do it together! Bring your projects to show off or work on while we chat. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Game Day Mondays at 12:00 pm
Qwirkle, Farkle, Trionimos, Rummikub, and more! Bring your own games or play one of ours. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Mah Jongg Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
Want to learn mah jongg? Already know how to play? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Mah Jongg Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Are you an experienced player? Join us for weekly play. National Mah Jongg League rules. Not a tournament. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Read This Book!
Begins Tuesday, October 1 Pick up a copy of our monthly book choice then let us know your opinion when you return it. October's book is Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. For adults 18+. |
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Monday Mysteries Monday, October 7 at 4:00 pm Meet with other mystery lovers in the library at our monthly mystery book club. This month we're discussing Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes. New members are welcome! Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page at salinalibrary.org. For adults 18+. |
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On the Same Page: Aurora's Cafe
Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 am Bibliophiles will enjoy this discussion of the books we've all been reading at Aurora's Cafe in Northern Lights. Tell us what you've liked, or haven't liked, lately. Learn about new books and enjoy a tasty treat, too. For adults 18+. Please register. |
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Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 pm Take part in our monthly discussion; new members are welcome! In October it's Reader's Choice; tell us about a book you loved this year. Please register or use the Zoom link on our website events page. For adults 18+. |
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Friends of Salina Library
Monday, October 7 at 7:00 pm Help support us by joining our Friends group. Manage the book sale, along with other fundraisers. Ask for an application at the front desk. For adults 18+. . |
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Salina Library Board MeetingMonday, October 21 at 7:00 pm Monthly Board meeting. Open to the public.
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Crochet Pattern: Square Granny
Begins Tuesday, October 1 Crochet along with us and make the 2024 afghan "Variations on a Granny". October's pattern is the "Square Granny". Pick up the pattern, or any previous months' patterns, any time the library is open. |
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Craft Kit Giveaway Begins Tuesday, October 1 Make a hanging Autumn gnome decoration! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. For adults 18+. Limit 1 per patron. |
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Craft Kit for Adults with Disabilities: Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Begins Tuesday, October 1 Make a glow-in-the-dark ghost! Pick up a kit any time the library is open, while supplies last. For adults 18+ with disabilities. Limit 1 per patron or 10 per group. |
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