Please join us in welcoming our featured artist for October, Kathy Murray. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, October 3rd - light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Originally from Washington, DC, Kathy Murray is an artist and graphic designer living in Charlton, MA. After earning an MFA in painting from Maryland Institute, she began a career as a graphic artist and a teacher of computer graphics. She has exhibited monoprints and pastel drawings in regional solo and group shows and is currently one of the Blackstone Printmakers in Worcester. Her teaching credentials include Becker College, New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University, and the Worcester Art Museum. 

The book club will meet to discuss The Year of Fog on Monday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Reading Room. All are welcome! Copies of the book are available to pick up at the Information Desk throughout the month for anyone who would like to participate.

"Six-year-old Emma vanished into the thick San Francisco fog. Or into the heaving Pacific. Or somewhere just beyond: to a parking lot, a stranger's van, or a road with traffic flashing by. Devastated by guilt, haunted by her fears about becoming a stepmother, Abby refuses to believe that Emma is dead. And so she searches for clues about what happened that morning-and cannot stop the flood of memories reaching from her own childhood to illuminate that irreversible moment on the beach.

Now, as the days drag into weeks, as the police lose interest and fliers fade on telephone poles, Emma's father finds solace in religion and scientific probability-but Abby can only wander the beaches and city streets, attempting to recover the past and the little girl she lost. With her life at a crossroads, she will leave San Francisco for a country thousands of miles away. And there, by the side of another sea, on a journey that has led her to another man and into a strange subculture of wanderers and surfers, Abby will make the most astounding discovery of all-as the truth of Emma's disappearance unravels with stunning force."

We are delighted to welcome back Michael Caprera! Michael is a talented performer and an emerging composer who lives in our community. Although only 19 years old, Michael has performed in many venues, and has many accomplishments, including a CD of his own recordings. Michael will perform in the Reading Room.

Michael will play original piano compositions, interspersed with narrations telling the process of composing different pieces.

Michael has previously played at Jacob Edwards Library, with friend and fellow composer Hunter Foote.

This program is supported by a grant from the Southbridge Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

DCR Quabbin Ranger Peter Baldracchi will discuss the history of the Quabbin Reservoir and how it came to fruition. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library. 

All teens 13+ are welcome to join us for an after school Halloween movie! We will be screening Warm Bodies in the Pioppi Room on the big screen from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

This movie is rated PG-13, and runs 98 minutes.

Authors Tom Farmer & Marty Foley will be at JEL on Halloween, the 14th anniversary of the murder of Mabel Greineder. The authors will discuss their book and the case, followed by a Q&A session a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for sale.

"A Murder in Wellesley takes the reader far beyond the headlines and national news coverage spawned by "May" Greineder's killing and tells the untold story of the meticulous investigation led by Marty Foley, the lead State Police detective on the case, from the morning of the murder through Dirk Greineder's ultimate conviction. Exhaustive interviews with key figures in the case, including many who have not talked publicly until now, contribute to an unprecedented behind-the-scenes account of how investigators methodically built their case against Greineder and how the sides taken by Dirk and May's relatives aided the investigation but bitterly divided their families."

Tom Farmer is a former award-winning Boston newspaper reporter and editor. While a reporter at the Boston Herald, Farmer covered the entire Dirk Greineder murder case and was also

Marty Foley and Tom Farmer

honored for being among a team of journalists who first reported key details about the September 11 hijackers in the immediate hours following the 2001 terrorist attacks. During his 20-year journalism career Farmer contributed to the Boston Herald, Boston Globe, Lynn Daily Item and Gloucester Daily Times. He currently works in Boston as a corporate communications professional.

Marty Foley spent more than 24 years with the Massachusetts State Police where he retired in 2007 with the prestigious rank of Detective Lieutenant. During his law enforcement career Foley worked as a uniformed trooper and longtime detective for the Massachusetts Attorney General and Norfolk County District Attorney Homicide Unit. On September 11, 2001, Foley's investigative expertise resulted in his transfer to the elite State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Section, where he later became the unit's commander. He now works in the public sector for a defense contractor.

Pajamas optional!  Geared towards ages 4-8, but all ages welcome.