October 2023 Adult Programs
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Steele Memorial Friends’ Room
Friday & Saturday, October 6th & 7th
The friends’ book sale will be held on Friday, (for members only), from 1pm-7pm, and on Saturday (for everyone) from 10am-2pm.
Cardio Drumming
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, October 5th, 19th & 26th 3-4pm
Cardio drumming is an adult class that brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and stand to create one of the most fun workouts you’ll ever do. Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
Page Turners Book Club
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, October 12th 3-4pm
We will be discussing Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
The Life & Times of Marion Hargrove
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, October 5th 6-7pm
Lynn Williams will be presenting a program about the life of Marion Hargrove. This will be the first in a series of 3 programs about our hometown legend. Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
See Here Private Hargrove – Movie
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, October 12th 6-7:30pm
We will be viewing the movie that Marion Hargrove wrote about his life in the army. Popcorn and drinks provided. Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
Backyard Composting
Steele Memorial Library
Wednesday, October 18th 3-4:30pm
Jessica Strickland, with the Wayne County Cooperative Extension, will be presenting on how to start composting in your backyard. Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
Marion Hargrove Letters
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, October 19th 6-7pm
Steele Memorial Library staff and historical society members will be reading various letters written by Marion Hargrove. This will be a very entertaining evening! Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
Fall Spa Craft
Steele Memorial Library
Wednesday, October 25th 3-4pm
We will be making various spa items with dried herbs and flowers. Come for a relaxing crafting experience. Please call 919-299-8105 ext. 5351 to register.
Historical Cemetery Walk
Mrytle Grove/Maplewood Cemetery
Thursday, October 26th 6-7:30pm
Tickets for the annual cemetery walk can be picked up at Steele Memorial Library. Tickets are free and required. Participants can park near Ribeye’s on Center Street, and catch a hayride provided by UMO down to the cemetery. Please come to Steele Memorial for tickets, reservations will not be taken over the phone.
Teen Programs
Teen Game Night
Steele Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 3rd 5-6pm
Come play our board games and consoles, or bring your own portable devices!
CrafTeens
Steele Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 10th 5-6pm
Let’s create something! Come show off your crafting skills!
One Hour, One Shot
Steele Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 17th 5-6pm
Come join the fun and try new TTRPGs!
Teen STEAM
Steele Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 24th 5-6pm
Come try different science experiments with us!
Halloween Teen Scream
Steele Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 31st 5-6pm
Come join us for some Halloween fun!
Steele Children’s Programs
Storytime
Steele Memorial Library
Wednesdays & Thursdays, October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 10:00am
Ages Birth to 5
Contact: Children’s Desk @ 919-299-8105, ext. 5352
Join us for stories, songs, & crafts as we build on our listening and literacy skills, learn new words, and help our imaginations all at the same time. For ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Making Connections
Steele Memorial Library
Tuesday, October 10 4:00pm
Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade
Contact: Children’s Desk @ 919-299-8105, ext. 5352
Come learn about computer programming and cool technology! For K-5th grade with a parent or caregiver. Registration required.
K-5 Movie
Saturday, October 7 11:30am
Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade
Contact: Children’s Desk @ 919-299-8105, ext. 5352
Let’s watch a Halloween movie together! For K-5th grade with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Middle School Movie
Saturday, October 21 11:30am
Ages 6th through 8th grades
Contact: Children’s Desk @ 919-299-8105, ext. 5352
Let’s watch a Halloween movie together! For 6th-8th grades with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
