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Coming Up In October @ PFPL October 2025 |
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 Thursday, October 9, 6:30pm Ever wondered about Ghost Hunting? Have you ever had your own experience? This program will explore how to do an investigation, including the equipment that is used and theories about ghostly phenomena and other paranormal activities. C all the library to sign up, or register online! This event is sponsored by the Friends of Phillipsburg Free Public Library, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers and advocates who support our Library’s mission to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge and strengthen the community. |
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 Tuesday, October 14, 11:00am Give an old book new life with this month's craft! We'll fold the pages of a book to form a vase, then make a stunning fall floral arrangement to fill it. For ages 18+. Registration is required. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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 Tuesday, October 28, 5:00pm You’re invited to a Medicare Made Clear® educational seminar. Join Rob Kingston to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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LEGO Club
Wednesday, October 4, 3:30pm Grades 1 - 5
Any day with LEGOs is a good day! This month, join us for a Monster Mash-Up Challenge! For grades 1-5. |
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Preschool Storytime
Thursday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:00am
Ages 2 - 5
Our Storytime programs are filled with stories, flannel boards, songs, and fun! Action Karate will be our special storytime guest on the 16th! |
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Yoga Story Adventure Saturday, October 4, 10:00am Children of all ages and their families Breathe-Move-Read-Adventure
Join us for an interactive yoga adventure where stories come to life! Our adventure this month will be a trip to the apple orchard!
Book-Hungry Bunny by Claudia Rueda |
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Little Movers
Monday, October 6, 20, & 27, 10:00am Ages 6-24 months
An active program of rhymes, music, play, and stories for babies and their adult caregivers. |
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Curious Minds STEAM Club Wednesday, October 8, 4:00pm Ages 5-12
Our Kid’s STEAM Club is back! Curious minds explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! Join us for hands-on experiments, creative projects, and exciting adventures that spark imagination and learning. Registration required. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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After School Art AdventureWednesday, October 22, 3:30pm Ages 5-12 Make-Create-Explore Get silly, spooky, and creative with Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Weirdos! We'll learn to draw funny monsters and kooky creatures, then invent our own 'weirdos.'
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Spooktacular Storytime and Costume Parade
Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm Children of all ages and their families
Join us for a spooky storytime and a fun costume parade! Dress up in your favorite costume for some not-so-scary stories, songs, and a parade around the library. |
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Pride Create - Kandi Making Session
Thursday, October 2, 5:00pm
We invite you to a safe & inclusive environment where teens can come to explore identities, find their voices, and celebrate their uniqueness through art, poetry and community. Judgement free zone, allies welcome, confidential! Ages 11-18 welcome, food provided, no registration required.
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Pumpkin Head WorkshopOctober 16, 20 & 23, 5:00pmIn this 3 part series, we will be sculpting paper mache pumpkin heads that will be the envy of the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow! This workshop will be limited to 12 participants. Registration is required & will be strictly enforced! Visit the sign up form for more info: https://forms.gle/ErUhKVXBCyzdG6TT7
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Bad Art & Pizza NightThursday, October 30, 5:00pmJoin us as we create some dreadful art and eat pizza. This month we’ll be converting thrifted paintings into spooky visages that tell a new story. Open to teens from 11-18 years old. Registration required for this month! Register online or in person at the teen spot. |
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PFPL Writers Group
Monday, October 6 & 20, 7:00pm D o you have a story to tell? Join the PFPL Writers Group! We welcome all levels of writers from beginner to published professionals. We'll discuss fiction, poetry, nonfiction (including memoir), and more. Bring your ideas, a notebook, and your magic pen! This event will be held on Zoom. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, October 6 & 20, 5:00pm
Adults - join us for an exciting 2nd Edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the enchanting world of the Forgotten Realms! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a rich storytelling experience where roleplaying takes center stage over mere dice rolls. Space
is limited. Registration is required. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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Classic Book Club: Dracula Wednesday, October 8, 7:00pm
“Classic” books are classic for a reason – their literary excellence transcends passing fads, and they continue to engage readers generation after generation. If there are classics you have always meant to read “someday,” or if you read them in school before you were ready to appreciate them, now is the time to enjoy them with other adult readers. This month we're reading Dracula by Bram Stoker. |
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Game Night/Game DayThursday, October 9, 1:30pm Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 pm Join us for some lively game sessions where people bring their favorite games to share! Some games will also be provided for your enjoyment. This month, the featured game will be Magic: The Gathering. You are also welcome to bring any game of your choosing or select from our library-provided games. It's a fun and friendly day where new friendships are formed and old friendships are rekindled over shared games, quests, and friendly competition. Registration is strongly recommended!
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Stitch & Sip Yarn Group Friday, October 10 & 24, 10:00am
Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists! Join us on the second and fourth Friday of each month - Bring your latest WIP, and help yourself to a cup of tea provided by us! Call the library for more information, or register online!
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Flirty Fiction Book Club:A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Saturday, October 11, 10:00am Phillipsburg Free Public Library’s Flirty Fiction Book Club will be reading a wide variety of romance novels — ranging from second chance to romantasy to thrillers and more. If you’ve been looking for a place to discuss the many aspects of romance with other readers, this is the book club for you! We meet every second Saturday of the month from 10am-11am. This month's selected is A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley.
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Adult Lego ClubThursday, October 16, 6:30pm Join us on our building adventures as we explore the world through the library and Legos. This is an adult Lego program, for 18 years and up. Registration is strongly recommended! Call the library for more information, or register online!
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Movie Monday: Night of the Living Dead
Monday, October 20, 5:30pm
A disparate group of individuals takes refuge in an abandoned house when corpses begin to leave the graveyard in search of fresh human bodies to devour. The pragmatic Ben (Duane Jones) does his best to control the situation, but when the reanimated bodies surround the house, the other survivors begin to panic. As any semblance of order within the group begins to dissipate, the zombies start to find ways inside — and one by one, the living humans become the prey of the deceased ones in horror legend George A. Romeros’ first film. Film will start PROMPTLY at 5:30 pm! Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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EveryDay Art Wednesday, October 22, 6:30pm
EveryDay Art workshops focus on mindfulness, intention, preparing a work of art with purpose; maybe to give to someone as a gift for outstanding service or just because we care or love the other person. We also can keep the artwork for ourselves! Each month usually has a topic or theme, and it is always a surprise! **Please Note** Bring your own coloring pencils or markers-some will be available. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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Happy Bookers Discussion Group: The Little Liar Wednesday, October 22, 7:00pm Eleven-year-old Nico Crispi never told a lie. When the Nazi's invade his home in Salonika, Greece, the trustworthy boy is discovered by a German officer, who offers him a chance to save his family. All Nico has to do is convince his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading towards "the east" where they are promised jobs and safety. Unaware that this is all a cruel ruse, the innocent boy goes to the station platform every day and reassures the passengers that the journey is safe. But when the final train is at the station, Nico sees his family being loaded into a large boxcar crowded with other neighbors. Only after it is too late does Nico discover that he helped send the people he loved--and all the others--to their doom at Auschwitz. Nico never tells the truth again.
Multiple copies of the book are available for reserve. See
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I look forward to October all year because I love fun Halloween foods. Not everyone enjoys brain Jell-o molds, so I’m sharing my Chicken Boodle Soup. This has become a family favorite that I have to fix every year. If you aren’t into spooky dinners, this soup is also my go-to recipe whenever colds and flus make their appearance (minus the black noodles). I always make a big batch and store several containers in the freezer. Whichever way you choose to serve this one, I hope you enjoy it. |
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NOS4A2
by Joe Hill
When Charles Talent Manx, an unstoppable monster who transforms children into his own terrifying likeness, kidnaps her son, Victoria McQueen, the only person to ever escape his unmitigated evil, must engage in a life-and-death battle of wills to get her son back.
Selected by Carly, Library Assistant
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Sister Snake
by Amanda Lee Koe
"A glittering, bold, darkly funny novel about two sisters--one in New York, one in Singapore--who are bound by an ancient secret" Selected by Alyssa, Library Assistant
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Speak to Me of Home
by Jeanine Cummins
A deeply felt multigenerational family story is augmented with a family tree and map. By a #1 New York Times best-selling author.
Selected by Zully, Library Associate
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Alchemised
by Senlinyu
Alchemist Helena Marino, a prisoner with amnesia, fights to survive in a necromancy-ridden world as the ruthless High Reeve attempts to unearth the vital secrets hidden within her missing memories. Selected by Norah, Library Assistant
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Parents Weekend
by Alex Finlay
Five families gather for Parents Weekend at a small college in Northern California, but their kids—Libby, Blane, Mark, Felix, and Stella—never show up for dinner, and FBI Special Agent Sarah Keller must discover if the sins of their parents have caused them peril. Selected by Lori, Supervising Library Assistant
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more fulfilling and wonder-filled existence. Selected by Cindy, Senior Library Assistant |
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Dead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisLove blossoms between Sookie Stackhouse, a cocktail waitress in rural Louisiana who keeps to herself because of her ability to read minds, and Bill, a tall, dark, and handsome vampire with ties to a creepy crowd that may be responsible for the death of one of Sookie's coworkers.
Selected by Shannon, Library Associate |
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