OCTOBER LIBRARY PROGRAMS
 
 
 
 
Leer, Crear y Celebrar!
Read, Create and Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

Monday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m.
All library locations
 
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month through literature! Readers, performers and listeners of all ages are welcome. Contact any Marion County Public Library System location if you are interested in participating in this virtual and in-person event.
Call 352-671-8551 for more information.
 
Stories Alive with Windell Campbell

Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.
Fort McCoy Public Library
 
Back by popular demand! Prestigious Florida storyteller Windell Campbell brings his puppets and stories to life in an exhilarating performance for the ages.
Call 352-438-2560 for more information.
The Library Awakens:
A Star Wars Celebration

Saturday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.
Marion Oaks Public Library
 
It would be a Wookiee mistake to miss these of out-of-this-world games and activities! Cosplayers welcome.
It's Jedi fun time! Call 352-438-2570 for more information.
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'Tis the Season for Pumpkin Carving
 
Pumpkin Drop-off: Monday, Oct. 17-Oct. 24
Community Voting: Wednesday, Oct. 26-Oct. 29
Freedom Public Library
 
Outfit your pumpkin! Have a favorite literary figure?
Kooky character? Garb a gourd as it suits your fancy! Assemble an ensemble, put your pumpkin in tricky togs, ghoulish garb or a fancy frock and join in the fun! Bring in your best decorated (not carved) pumpkin by Oct. 24 for entry into our annual display. Call 352-438-2580 for more information.
Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.
Forest Public Library
 
It's the season for lots of fun with games, face painting and, of course, candy! Call 352-438-2540 for
more information.
Presented in partnership with the
Forest Community Center.
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Phantoms Tales:
Frights in the Forest

Saturday, Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
Ray Wayside Park
9564 NE 28th Lane, Silver Springs
 
 Be bold! Goblins and ghouls appear for an evening of disquieting tales. Bring your chair and hear stories of the strange and spooky...if you dare. The darker it gets, the scarier the stories! Call 352-671-8551 for more information.
Presented in partnership with MC Parks and Recreation and Ocala Storytelling Festival, Inc.
LIBRARY CLOSED DAYS
Maintenance Day
 
Monday, Oct. 17
Headquarters-Ocala, Belleview and Dunnellon public libraries will be closed.
 

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