On Fridays at 10 am, children aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers are invited to Toddler Time for stories and crafts. Topics for October include 4 - Spiders, 11 - Monsters, 18 - Pumpkins, and 25 - Halloween. No registration is required.

On Fridays at 10:30 am, kids ages 3 to 5 and their grown ups are invited to join us for a fun and educational introduction to the alphabet & the world around them. Each week will feature a letter or theme and families will have the opportunity to take home an enrichment packet to continue their learning throughout the week! No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381.

Teens & adults can join us for an interactive film on Friday, October 18 at 3:30 pm. An interactive film is a video game or other interactive media that has characteristics of a cinematic film. Think of a choose-your-own-adventure in movie form. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060.

The Barlow Library will host a gaming hour every Friday at 4 pm. This event is for ages 8-18. Participants must reserve their spot in advance and must be picked up no later than 5:30 pm. We will be limiting the space to 8 people max. Spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. So grab a group of friends and reserve your spot! A variety of video games will be provided to choose from each week. To register, stop by the library or call 740-678-0103.

Welcome to our Evening Book Club! This month's evening book club will meet on Friday, October 18 at 5 pm, and feature "The September House" by Carissa Orlando. Copies can be picked up at the desk today. This event is for ages 18+ and no registration is required.

On Sensory Saturdays anytime between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, stop in and enjoy some sensory-friendly programs at your own pace. This event is for adults and no registration is required.

Story Time at the Barlow Branch is on Mondays or Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. for Newborns through Pre-School. Registration is required. To register, call the Barlow Branch at 740-678-0103. Topics for October include 7 - Mice, 14 - Ships, 21 - Spiders, and 28 Halloween.

On Mondays at 10:30 am, kids under 3 & their grown ups are invited to join us for a 30 minute story time experience. This program features developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and activities for the littlest library patrons. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381.

On Monday, October 20 at 2 pm, adults and teens ages 15+, can make a spooky graveyard scene inside a small terrarium. Will your scene be creepy or cute? Registration is required by calling 740-423-8381.

On Monday, October 21 at 4:30 pm, friends and strangers will gather, share what they are reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! This event is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060.

On Monday, October 21 at 6 pm, challenge your friends and family to a night of board and card games. Snacks are provided. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060. This event takes place at the American Legion Hall at 114 5th St, Beverly.

Story Time is for children ages 2-6 who are accompanied by an adult. Story Time can include stories, crafts, games, and music. This will run on Tuesdays, September 10 through December 3. No registration is required.