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November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
On Nov. 1, NaNoWriMo participants will challenge themselves to write a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days. To get participants off to a strong start, the library will host the first of two NaNoWriMo write-ins on Monday, Nov. 2, 7-8:45 p.m. (The second will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m.) The events invite participants to write in the company of others and compete in additional challenges to boost their word count. Register for the Nov. 2 write-in. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel! For details, visit nanowrimo.org.
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November Book Discussions
Love to read? Join one of our book discussion groups!
Novel Idea is for readers who like to delve into a book's characters, plots, setting, and themes. Drop in at the library on the second Wednesday of the month (September-May) at 7 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m.
Book: The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant (2014)
GenLit is for 20-30 somethings. Join us for drinks, dinner, and discussion on the fourth Wednesday of the month (January-October) at 6:30 p.m. at various local restaurants. Find GenLit on Facebook. Special November meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:30-
9 p.m. at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd., Darien Book: Reality Boy by A. S. King (2013) King will speak at the library on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Register here. Learn more about our book discussion groups.
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Under the Radar: Overlooked Treasures on our Shelves
Just in time for Halloween weekend, Debbie Wordinger, leader of the Crime Readers Discussion Group, recommends books of suspense. If what makes your skin crawl is not blood and gore, but the shadow just glimpsed over your shoulder, try these American writers of suspense. Their novels have a strong sense of place, a claustrophobic atmosphere, and a feel for the paranoia that can develop in small towns and remote rural areas.
- Thomas Cook: Try The Chatham School Affair, or if you are really into disturbing reading, Instruments of Night.
- Stephen Dobyns: Try The Boy in the Water, or if you can tolerate a somewhat more gruesome story, The Church of Dead Girls.
- Joe Lansdale: Try The Bottoms or A Fine Dark Line.
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Halloween on hoopla
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just settling in for some family fun, hoopla has a mix of entertainment for all ages. Looking for family-friendly Halloween fun? Instantly download movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics suitable for all ages.
Looking for Halloween horrors? Instantly download scary movies, music, audiobooks, and comics guaranteed to haunt the night. Whatever you want to conjure up this year, you'll always be able to find it on hoopla, our on-demand digital media service. There are no waiting lists - titles are ALWAYS available. To learn how to instantly borrow free music, movies, TV shows, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics 24/7 with your library card, visit our eLibrary. |
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Wattpad & More: Sharing Your Stories Online
Learn how to make your stories better and share them online this Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Presented by local writers Amanda Gibson and Meredith Ferrill. Register here.
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Blogging with Tumblr
Learn how to use the social media site Tumblr this Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. We'll cover how to s tart a blog, create and share content, manage posts, and gain a following. Register here. |
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Harry Potter Trivia Night
Compete for house points to test your knowledge of the Harry Potter books, movies, characters, and more on Friday, Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. Register here. Please note this is a #LibSocial program for 20-30somethings. |
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Last Week to Submit Cool Compositions Contest Entries
Calling all teen writers! Time is running out to submit poems, short stories, and/or song lyrics for our Cool Compositions Contest. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, and entry forms are available at writeon.ippl.info and at the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk.
Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each category, and winners will be announced on Nov. 10 during An Evening with A. S. King. King, the bestselling author of Ask the Passengers and Please Ignore Vera Dietz, will discuss writing, her books, and the life of an author at a 7 p.m. program. |
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Write-on Jr. Contest for Kids
Kids in grades 5 and 6 can share the buzz of the 10th anniversary of the Write-on Teen Literary Festival with Write-On Jr.! Kids can submit poetry and short stories for a chance to win Barnes & Noble gift cards. There will be one winner in each category. Entries are due Nov. 1. Winning entries will be contacted by Nov. 13. Application forms are available here (scroll to bottom of page). |
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Programs Through Nov. 3
At the time this list is published, there are still openings in these programs. Each program is linked to its description and registration form (when required). Drop-in programs have an asterisk (*).
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10/28
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10:30 AM
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10/28
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1 PM
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10/28
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6:30 PM
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10/28
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6:30 PM
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10/29
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10:30 AM
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10/29
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4:30 PM
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10/29
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6 PM
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10/30
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4 PM
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10/30
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5:30 PM
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11/2
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6 PM
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11/2
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7 PM
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11/3
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9:30 AM
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2 PM
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11/3
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4 PM
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Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday 1-5 p.m.
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