On Tuesday, October 15 between 3:30 and 5 pm, those ages 5-14 can drop in and make a craft while supplies last. No registration is required. Question? Call 740-678-0103.

On Tuesday, October 15 at 4 pm, teens and adults ages 13+ can choose between a ceramic cat, ghost, or jack-o-lantern ceramic pot to paint and put a creative spin on! Once dry you can fill your creation with an artificial succulent. This event is for ages 13+. Registration is required by calling 740-373-1057.

Do you want to get exercise, but don't want to walk in hot and humid weather? Join us each Wednesday morning to walk through the book stacks, in a level, climate-controlled walking maze on Wednesdays throughout October, 9-10 am. Coffee & tea will be available after your walk. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.

On Wednesdays at 10 am or 1 pm, children aged 3 to 6 and their caregivers are invited to Story Hour at the Marietta Branch Library. Topics for October include 2 - Magical Creatures, 9 - Spiders, 16 - Monsters, 23 - Pumpkins, and 30 - Halloween. No registration is required.

On Wednesdays at 10:30 am, Baby Bookworms will meet. Baby Bookworms is a story/play time for children 2 and under who are accompanied by an adult. This program will be weekly from September 11-December 4. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060.

The Literary Ladies Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 16 at 3 pm at the Marietta Branch. This book club reads cozy, wholesome, and inspirational books. October's book is "Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame" by Olivia Ford. This event is for ages 18+ and will take place on the library Mezzanine. To register, stop by the library and check out a copy of the book or borrow on the Libby app.

EVERY Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 pm, those in 5-12 grade can participate in weekly fantasy tabletop role-playing game sessions. This includes beginning or experienced players. Registration is required by stopping by the library or calling 740-678-0103.

Elementary-aged children can join us for this 8-week series based on "Escape from Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein. You do not have to read the book to participate, but it will help! Check out the book, book on CD, or playaway at the desk. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-984-4060.

EVERY Wednesday at 4 pm, 12-18-year-olds can join our weekly teen Pathfinder role-playing group (it's like D&D) for adventure & snacks. Registration is required by calling 740-423-8381.

The Books & Brews Book Club meets once a month to discuss a book that has fermentation in it (alcohol). On Wednesday, October 16 at 6 pm we will discuss "Wine & Punishment" by Sarah Fox. We meet at Over the Moon Pub & Pizza, 170 Front Street, in the bar area at the back. Non-Alcoholic drinks will be provided. Alcoholic brews can be purchased by attendees. This event is for ages 21+. Please call 740-373-1057 to register. Be sure to pick up your copy of the book at the Marietta Branch, or borrow it on your smart device using the Libby or Hoopla app.

On Thursdays at 2 pm, homeschoolers under the age of 12 can come to hang out for some social time with their peers. No registration is required. Questions? Call 740-423-8381.

On Thursday, October 17 at 2:45 pm the ALLY Club teens will be watching a Halloween movie about 3 witch sisters and will compete in a bingo challenge that goes along with the movie. Snacks and Halloween themed crafts will also be available. Busing options will require calling the library to sign up and sending a note to the school in advance. For more information or to sign up, contact the library at 740-678-0103. **ALLY Club is open to local homeschool families too! Just drop your child off at the library by 2:45 pm.**