News & Notes from the Blanding Library

Ghost Stories on Oct. 14
Ghost Stories/Cemetery Walk will feature tales of Rehoboth hauntings on Sat. Oct. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rehoboth Village Cemetery (Bay State Rd. and Pond. St.) Tickets are $8 and must be purchased ahead of time at the Blanding Library. No tickets will be sold that evening. For more information, call the library at 508-252-4236. This Halloween happening is part of the Rehoboth375 events.

BOOK SALE OCT. 19-20
The Blanding’s annual used book sale is coming up the weekend of Oct. 19-21. This year we have an especially outstanding collection of used books available for purchase at bargain prices, including some beautiful leather-bound volumes. The library is still accepting books in good condition (no magazines or textbooks please). The donations should be brought into Goff Hall during library hours only. Please do not leave donations outside or put them in the book drop.

PREVIEW SALE: You can get an early start on the book sale on Friday Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. if you are a member of the Friends of the Blanding Library. If you’re not a member, you can join at that time for $10 yearly dues.

The sale opens to the public on Sat. Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include the ever-popular bake sale.  Any leftover books will be available for purchase (at $3 a bag) during library hours through Wed. Oct. 24.

BAKERS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed to provide baked goods for the sale. There will be a sign-up sheet at the front desk of the library. Please bring your treats to the library on Friday evening or first thing Saturday the weekend of the sale. Thanks!

Calling All Harry Potter Fans!
Come to the Blanding’s Harry Potter party on Sat. Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. There will be games, contests, prizes, and refreshments at this FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. No reservations necessary.

Story Hours and Other Events

• Tot Time for little ones under 3 is now held on Wed. at 10 a.m. There are morning and afternoon sessions of Story and Craft Times for ages 3-K, either on Tues. from 10-11 a.m. or on Thurs. from 1-2 p.m.
• The next meeting of the Legos Club (for all ages) will be on Sat. Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting of the Blanding Book Club will be on Wed. Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. when the group will discuss the thought-provoking novel “This Is How It Always Is” by Laurie Frankel. Copies of the book are available at the library.
• Renewals: You may have noticed that the SAILS library system is now automatically renewing your checked-out library items for you (providing they are not on hold for someone else). This should save you some overdue fines and give you more time for reading or listening. You can always check your patron record at sailsinc.org to see when things are due.

The Blanding Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon. Oct. 8 for Columbus Day. The Library is located at 124 Bay State Rd., 508-252-4236 (blandinglibrary.net).