Saturday thru Monday October 29-31 Come to the library in costume the 29th thru the 31st for treats and small trinkets from any of the library service desks. Remember to be safe while trick or treating: -follow the rules of the road -only go to homes with a porch light on -never enter a stranger s home or car for a treat -never consume unwrapped food or open beverage items -parents should sort and check treats before you eat The library is excited to announce a new online resource: BrainHQ. Think of it like a workout for your mind. A recent AARP survey reports 9 in 10 people say brain health is important, but few know how to maintain it. BrainHQ is an easy way to make brain health a priority. BrainHQ is an online suite of 27 exercises with 840+ levels of training organized around the 6 core cognitive areas of Attention, Brain Speed, Memory, People Skills, Intelligence and Navigation. Exercises are delivered in short 2 minute or less segments, adapting speed and delivery to your performance. Think Faster. Focus Better. Remember More. Login using your Library Card number and PIN (typically the last 4-digits of your phone number). Contact a library staff person if you have trouble. Thursday, October 6, 3-6:30pm Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. An identification card or Donor ID is required to donate. Potential donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old. Potential donors may be 16 years old and donate, but must present a signed parental consent form. Open to the general public. Please see donor eligibility guidelines online. ofpl.info/events/blood Walk-ins welcome, or register online (use sponsor code 10383). Bring photo ID. Be sure to eat and hydrate before donating! Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 The Friends of the O Fallon Public Library are hosting a sale of used books as part of their on-going efforts to fundraise for the library. Admission is free. There will be a large selection of gently used books, DVDs and audio book CDs available at unbeatable prices. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help the O Fallon Library with children s programming, purchasing of books and DVDs, and other projects that benefit the library. Saturday, October 29, Fit for Your Future is a 30 day journal that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. The title Fit for Your Future is a fervent reminder that God is not finished with us and our best is yet to come. Whoever you are and whatever you ve experienced, God has a great plan and purpose for your life. We are honored to be a part of God s plan for your future - spirit, soul and body. Our goal is to help you achieve success, including better health and fitness, both spiritually and naturally. Refreshments Provided. This is a free program. Please register online as space is limited: ofpl.info/events/fit Saturday, October 8, This event will take place on the Children s Patio weather permitting. Local author, Josie Hladick, and illustrator, Mary Ann Tutka, will share their book: Follow Me to... the Farm in the Forest As a special treat, participants will be able to visit with several animals from the farm including Bella the dog, Henny Penny the chicken, Lucy the rabbit and her babies, and Maggie Mae the pygmy goat.
October 4,, 1st Tuesday of the Month Join us for a fun 90-minutes of bingo at the library. October 24, 7pm, 4th Monday of the Month Reading: The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Warner October 24, 7pm, 4th Monday of the Month Reading selection for next month will be announced at the meeting. October 1,, First Saturday of the Month An eclectic group of walkers & runners. See ofpl.info/events/run for run location. October 4,, 1st Tuesday of the Month Viewing: Howl s Moving Castle October 13,, 2nd Thursday of the Month Try new games & meet new people! Dates throughout October with various instructors. Classes available for all ability levels. See ofpl.info/calendar/2016/10 to register. October 5, 6:15pm, 1st Wednesday of the Month Classes filled until next year. See ofpl.info/events/ for more library programs. Monday, October 3, 6:30pm In this beginner-level workshop, we ll discuss the benefits of meditation and try a few basic techniques. There will be mini guided meditation sessions from 1 to 3 minutes to experience variations and see what may work best for you. The length of meditation time should gradually increase with your practice. Register: ofpl.info/events/meditation Facilitated by Jennifer Deschene, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Tuesday, October 11, This educational event help you understand the system, coordinate spousal/survivor benefits, minimize taxes and maximize your retirement income. Register to reserve your spot: ofpl.info/events/social Presented by Jim Retter of The Advisory Group. Jim is a certified National Social Security Advisor. Saturday, October 15, This event will show you how everyday household products can make user-friendly personal care products. Participants will learn how easy it is to make (from scratch) a refreshing mouthwash, a fragrant hand sanitizer, and learn the many benefits of using coconut oil. Register online: ofpl.info/events/diy Presented by First Fitness Nutrition Certified Wellness Coach, Carol Simpson. P a g e 2 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 6
Weekends Only, for K-8th grade Melissa, from the America Reads Tutoring Program, will be assisting students on Saturdays and Sundays at the library beginning on October 1. Parents may sign up for one ½ hour session per child, per weekend at this time. Please contact the library to schedule your appointment today: 618-632-3783 October 13,, 2nd Thursday of the Month. This group is devoted to single moms who are in need of support and encouragement. We are a faith-based organization devoted to empowering the single mom by promoting healthy relationships as well as emotional, mental, and spiritual strength. Participants are encouraged to find their own daycare as it will not be provided at the meeting. October 25, Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire, it s important to understand your options and the effect your decisions have on your retirement. Register: ofpl.info/events/social1 Presented by Natalie Cortese, a financial advisor with Edwards Jones. Saturday, October 29, Fit for Your Future is a 30 day journal that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is to help you achieve success, including better health and fitness, both spiritually and naturally. Register online: ofpl.info/events/fit Authors: Tara Phelps-Jones, Tamara Anderson, Meandria Baskin, Tamesha Harris, Synthea Jones Tuesday, October 18, & Thurs, October 20, Medicare's annual Open Enrollment period is coming...are you ready? Join us at an upcoming free Medicare workshop. Both sessions are the same: pick the one that works best for you. Register: ofpl.info/events/medicare1 Presented by a Medicare Aware Representative. Thursday, October 13, 10am Looking for a job? Temporary, Part-time, even Full-time? Staff Quick will be on-site to help! Come fill out an application and participate in an interview with a consultant. This is a free event and open to the general public. Please bring two forms of ID to complete the interview process. Friday, October 7, & Friday, Nov 11, For Kindergarten 6th grade Need something to do on your day off? Come to the library and play! We ll have board games, Keva blocks, puzzles and other fun stuff to play with. We will even have snacks. P a g e 3 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 6
Wednesday, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:15 & 10:15 AM We ve added a second class on a trial basis! For ages 0-18 months. Registration required. Sign up online: ofpl.info/events/bookbabies Thursday, October 6 from 4- & Tuesday, October 11 from 4-5pm Spend some time with therapy dogs and practice your reading skills! No registration required. Wednesday, October 19, For 2nd grade and up. No registration required. Facilitated by Charlie Knoth, former State Chess Champion. Friday, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 9 AM & 10:30 AM For ages 18-36 months. Registration required. Sign up online: ofpl.info/events/toddlertales Sunday, October 30, 2:30pm Dates vary by month. Check ofpl.info for schedule. We read a story and build Legos together. For all ages. No registration required. Monday, October 10 & 24, 4:30pm For 2nd grade and up. No registration required. An arts, science, and technology club. We will explore circuitry, engineering, imagination and thinking games, and much more. Sunday, October 16,. A family event, held monthly. No registration required. Viewing: Beauty and the Beast Wednesday, October 26, 4:30pm Discuss books and participate in fun and creative activities designed around the monthly book selections. For tweens (ages 9-12). For current selection: ofpl.info/events/quadricorns Monday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Join us for great stories, music, and fun activities. For ages 3-5 years. Please sign up online: ofpl.info/events/preschoolstories Thursday, October 6, 13, 20, 27, Close your eyes and listen as Miss Gail takes you to far away and very near places with her riveting stories. No registration required. P a g e 4 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 6
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 Meditation for Beginners 6:30pm 9 10 4 Book Bingo Anime Club 11 Social Security Income Planning 5 Zumba 6:15pm 12 Yoga for Everybody 6 Gail Blood Drive 3-6:30pm 13 Job Drive 10am Gail Teen Board Game Hearts in Faith 7 Game on! 14 1 Speed Readers Hatha Yoga 8 Author Event: The Farm in the Forest 15 Hatha Yoga DIY Personal Care Products 16 Family Movie 23 Fall Book Sale: 1-30 Lego Club 2:30 17 24 Books&Brew7 Library Book Club 7pm 31 18 Medicare Open Enrollment 25 Social Security: Your Questions Answered 19 Chess Club 6:45pm 26 Quadricorns Book Club 4:30 Adult Events (green) Teen Events (red) Children s Events (blue) 20 Storytime with Gail Medicare Open Enrollment 27 Storytime with Gail 21 28 22 Fall Book Sale: All Day 29 Hatha Yoga Author Event: Fit Your Future Trick or Treat @ the Library Trick or Treat @ the Library Trick or Treat @ the Library
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Book Bingo Anime Club 2 Zumba 6:15pm 3 Gail 4 5 Speed Readers Book Sale: All Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Book Sale 1- Reiki & Meditation Experience 6:30pm Yoga Gail Teen Board Game Understanding Investing Game on! Hatha Yoga Builds 10am Open Medicare Enrollment 11am 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lego Club 2:30 Identity Theft Chess Club Gail Hearts in Faith Hatha Yoga Forest Park Owls 6:45pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Family Movie Quadricorns Book Club 4:30 LIBRARY CLOSED LIBRARY CLOSED Holiday Fun with Desserts 27 28 Books&Brew7 Library Book Club 7pm 29 30