Upcoming Events 1 Napoleon Youth and Teen Programs 2 Napoleon Adult Programs 3 Florida and McClure Programs 4 Contact Information and Digital Resources 5 Inside this issue: The Reference Desk October 2025 Spooky Edition Upcoming Events: Board of Trustees: Steve Kryder, President Larry Vocke, Vice President Michelle Weddelman Brent Gray Brenda Stough Jennifer Wade Emily Altstadt Trick or Treat Safety Wear reflective materials or flashing lighted accessories to stay visible when you go trick-or -treating. Walk in pairs or groups, stay on well-lit streets, and use established crosswalks when crossing the road. Halloween is coming up, and we have a lot of fun activities to celebrate the spooky season! In October, the Napoleon Public Library has teen Dungeons and Dragons, as well as youth craft sessions. We will also be hosting adult novel and cookbook discussions. See page 2 for youth and teen program information. See page 3 for adult program information. Our branches also have a variety of programs to offer this month. Check out page 4 for details about the in-person and virtual programs coming up at Florida Public Library and McClure Community Library. Lastly, for contact information and the latest digital resource, Small Business Source, see the last page. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for the latest on programs, hours, and services.
Napoleon Public Library Youth Department Children’s Programs IN-PERSON CRAFTS: Children of all ages welcome with an adult. All supplies will be provided. No registration required. Paper Bag Pumpkin: Friday, October 17 at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM Clay Ghosts: Wednesday, October 22 at 4:00 PM We will be working with air-dry clay, dress in clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Handprint Bat craft: Friday, October 31 at 10:30 AM New Take It Tuesday craft kits, coloring pages, activity sheets, and more will be available all month in the Youth Department. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Friday, October 3, 17, and 31 at 10:00 AM Join us for storytimes with fun, interactive stories and a variety of songs, rhymes, and finger plays. Geared towards toddlers, but children of all ages are welcome to join. Teen Programs Page 2 The Reference Desk DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: We are now holding two different D&D sessions per month due to increased interest. ALPHA Group Monday, October 6 at 5:00 PM BRAVO Group Monday, October 20 at 5:00 PM ALPHA Group is for those who have played before and would like to take the game seriously. BRAVO Group is for players with little to no experience and is about having fun learning how the game works. MONSTER MOVIES: Tuesdays at 4:00 PM Movies on October 7 and 21 are for all ages and will be shown in the main youth space. Movies on October 14 and 28 are for teens and will be shown in the Teen Space. Join us for monster movies to celebrate the spooky season! Movies may be rated G, PG, or PG-13. You are welcome to stay for the whole movie or just watch while you browse for books. Prepackaged snacks and water will be provided.
Napoleon Public Library Adult Programs Healthy Habits For Your Brain: Monday, October 6 at 6:00 PM Join us at the Napoleon Public Library for a free presentation provided by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. This presentation will cover ten easy habits you can start today to keep your brain healthy as you age. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org for more information on Alzheimer's awareness. Page 3 The Reference Desk Book Club: Monday, October 6 at 7:00 PM This month, we are reading Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin. Request a copy at any of our branches. Handcrafted Arts: Monday, October 27 at 10:00 AM Cookbook Club: Wednesday, October 29 at 4:30 PM We are celebrating fall with recipes from The Pumpkin Cookbook by Deedee Stovel. Request a copy at any of our branches.
At the Branches Florida Programs Page 4 The Reference Desk Thursday Morning Book Club: Thursday, October 16 at 11:00 AM This month, we are reading Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia Family Reading Night at St. Peter Lutheran Preschool: Monday, October 20 at 6:00 PM We will be hosting family reading at the preschool. We will have books, crafts, snacks, and games! This event is for preschool-age children and their families. McClure Programs ADULT PROGRAMS Mah-Jong Group: Tuesday, October 14 at 2:00 PM Chit Chat & Crochet: Monday, October 20 at 2:00 PM Puzzle Me This: Monday, October 27 at 2:00 PM Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM Featuring The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. New Saturday hours! Now open: 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM Join us on Saturday mornings for: Family Craft Hour at 9:00 AM Children’s Storytime at 11:30 AM VIRTUAL PROGRAMS (FACEBOOK) Youth Book Talk: Thursday, October 16 On The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi. Children’s Storytime: Friday, October 17 Featuring Here Comes Fall! by Susan Kantor.
Napoleon Public Library Telephone: 419-592-2531 Fax: 419-599-1472 310 W. Clinton St. Napoleon, OH 43545 Florida Public Library Telephone: 419-762-5876 K671 County Rd. 17D Florida, OH 43545 McClure Community Library Telephone: 419-748-8922 110 Cross St. McClure, OH 43534 Email: napoleonpubliclibrary@gmail.com Digital Resources and You Napoleon Public Library Foundation was established in 2016 to provide support for library programs and long-range building plans. With a need for a public community space, private study rooms, and more room for programming, the Foundation Board would like to focus initial fund-raising efforts to renovate the Carnegie Library to once again be used and enjoyed by the community. The Foundation will also use funds to support literacy, programs, technology, circulation materials, and building needs for all three library locations. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, contact any of our three branches for details. Contact Us Science Reference Source This resource is from the Ohio Web Library and it is free for the public through our website, www.napoleon.lib.oh.us. The Small Business Source has exclusive full text reference books and tools to help small businesses thrive. To find the Small Business Source, go to our website. Select Find Answers — Recommended Links — Ohio Web Library — then scroll down to the ‘S’ section of the resource list. If you need assistance navigating the library’s website and the Ohio Web Library, ask a librarian. We will be happy to help. Next issue, we will explore: Very Short Introductions
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