Celebrate autumn with the Lake County Library System! Hundreds of free programs for kids and adults are listed every month on their calendar.
Cooper Memorial Library
Lady of the Lakes Ren Faire
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 @ 10am
Age 0-18
Part of the Crafty Kids family program series. Make crafts with the fancy folks from the days of yore. Meet characters from the upcoming Renaissance Faire. Brief musical performances, character interaction and crafts. Meet in room 108.
East Lake County Library
Annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 @ 10:30am
All ages
Registered teams will launch pumpkins at a target using catapults & trebuchets. Public invited to watch and cheer for their favorite teams.
Cagan Crossings Community Library
Movie Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 @ 10:30am
All ages
The Secret Life of Pets 2 continues the story of Max, Gidget, Snowball, and the rest of the gang as they take on new adventures and are pushed to find the courage to become their own heroes. Come find out what your pets are really doing when you’re not at home. Rated PG, 1 hour 26 minutes.
W.T. Bland Public Library
A Carpenters’ Tribute
Sunday, Oct.13, 2019 @ 2pm
Adults
Enjoy a tribute to Karen Carpenter’s clean, clear, mellow sound sung by Shannon Rae, along with piano accompaniment, as Richard Carpenter provided by J.J. Speights.
Cooper Memorial Library
OktoberFest Music with Connie Marie
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 @ 6pm
All ages
Join the fun with polkas, accordions, and sing-alongs. Meet in room 108.
Fruitland Park Library
Social Security & You
Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 @ 1 – 2pm
Seniors age 55+
Refreshments served. Learn about the impacts of social security, including qualifications, age, continued work, taxes, death and more. Limited seating. Registration required. Call the library at 352-360-6561. RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.
Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library
Friction Farm Concert
Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 @ 3:30pm – 4:30pm
All ages
Friction Farm duo Aidan & Christine combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes and quirky observations.
East Lake County Library
Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 @ 10am – 3pm
All ages
Book sale, chance drawings, arts & craft items, and numerous baked goods for sale. All proceeds go towards the Friends of the East Lake County Library.
W.T. Bland Public Library
PlantPure Nation Film Screening & Overview
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 @ 2pm
Adults
Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet and how communities are using the PlantPure program (non-commercial; no products are for sale) to change our health outcomes.
Marianne Beck Memorial Library
Eating Well with Diabetes
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 @ 10am
Adults
This community class will focus on healthy tips on eating well and proper nutrition for people with diabetes and prediabetes. Limited seating. Registration required. Call the library at 352-324-0254.
