LibraryAware October 2025

October 2025

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." —Nathaniel Hawthorne

Click below to see our bimonthly guide!

Fire Keeper's Daughter

Community Discussion

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’ll be reading Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, an Ojibwe author whose debut novel has been celebrated for its powerful exploration of identity, justice, and community.

These discussions will provide a welcoming space for readers to reflect on the book’s cultural and personal significance, engage with themes of resilience and belonging, and connect with one another. Anyone who has read Firekeeper’s Daughter is welcome to attend.

50 copies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting October 13. Limit one per patron.

Featured Events

Medicare Explained

October 16th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come to the Library and join Nibby Priest as he explains the different parts of Medicare. Ask questions and get answers on how to best navigate the world of Medicare.

Vampire Murder Mystery Dinner

October 17th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come join us at the library, I mean, the Casillero de la Sombra for an evening of hospitality! In accordance with the code, the Antonov Clan of vampires has offered refuge to many travelers who need to avoid the sunlight. However, traveling vampires and clan members alike become suspects after the murder of the clan leader, Frederik Antonov.

Why would someone stake an immortal? Who would do this? Is everyone really who they seem to be?

Register to find out, coffin space is limited! (Opens Oct. 8th)

Author Visit: Suzie Thurman

October 22nd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us in celebrating Henderson’s own Susie Thurman as she shares the conclusion of her powerful trilogy, WWII Letters from England: An American Soldier Writes Home.

The series chronicles the experiences of her father, Lt. Charles “Muggins” Sommers, who was stationed with the U.S. Army at Burtonwood, the largest air base in the U.K., from 1943–1946.

The newly released third and final book captures his reflections during the uncertain postwar months as he awaited his long-anticipated return to the United States—culminating in his homecoming in 1946.

Come hear Susie discuss her journey in preserving her father’s story, from the first letters of wartime England through the final chapter of his return home.

The program will include a book sale and signing, where attendees can purchase copies and have them signed by the author.

Lunch & Learn: Financial Practices

October 29th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Small Business Essentials: Financial Planning & More

This one-hour session is designed to equip small business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights and tools to strengthen their financial foundation and protect their operations. Topics will include:

Financial Planning Strategies: Explore budgeting, forecasting, and planning techniques tailored to small business needs.
Banking Solutions for Growth: Discover treasury management tools, lending options, and digital services that support scalability.
Navigating Business Challenges: Tips for managing cash flow, preparing for economic shifts, and leveraging community resources.

We’ll keep the session flexible and interactive, allowing time for Q&A and discussion. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your operations, this class offers valuable takeaways to help your business thrive.

Registration opens soon!

Special Interest Groups

Plot Twist

October 2nd, 6:00 PM

First Thursdays

Beginner Tai Chi

October 9th, 6:00 PM

Second Thursdays

Write-Minded

October 20th, 6:00 PM

Third Mondays

Lethal Library
October 6th, 6:00 PM

First Mondays

If you love true crime, have we got a program for you! Join us at the HCPL every first Monday at 6pm to explore all things murder and mayhem! We'll listen to podcasts, play crime-centric games, discuss true crime cases, watch movies, and more. Each meeting will bring something different, so don't miss out!

This program is for adults. Materials viewed and discussed may contain violence, gore, and explicit content.

Makerspace Spotlight

Makerspace

Don't forget the library's Makerspace can bring you ideas to life! Plus, our Makerspace librarian can help you see your project from beginning to end.

3D Printer
Poster Printer
Vinyl Printer
Engraver
Cricut Maker 3
Sound Booth

New Releases This Month

The Widow
by John Grisham

Already struggling at work and at home, rural Virginia attorney Simon Latch finds himself accused of her murder after he secures wealthy widow Eleanor Barnett's secret inheritance only to see her fortunes unravel in the wake of a car crash.

Remain
by Nicholas Sparks

A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense.

Future boy : Back to the Future and my journey through the space-time continuum by Michael J. Fox

Future Boy
by Michael J. Fox

A poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously--Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future.

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon

My beloved : a Mitford novel by Jan Karon

The Land of Sweet Forever : Stories and Essays by Harper Lee

Coming in November!

Author Visit: Jay Shidler
November 12th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Meet Jay Shidler – UK Basketball Legend & Author

Join us for a special evening with Jay Shidler, known to fans as “The Blonde Bomber.” Shidler first made his mark as a record-setting scorer and state champion at Lawrenceville High School before rising to college basketball royalty with the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Shidler will share stories from his memoir, Blonde Bomber: A Ride With Shide, which offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs and trials of life as a basketball icon. From championship glory to the pressures and pitfalls of athletic fame, Jay’s story is one of grit, glory, and the personal journey of a man behind the legend.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.