October 2025 Newsletter
In this Issue

Upcoming Closures
Newsletters, Blog, & Social Media
Programs for October
Our programs are free!
Take advantage of all the library has to offer.
One-on-One Tech Help
MANHATTAN SHORT
Coffee & Crochet
Yoga
Haunted Dollhouse Craft
Spice Club
Paranormal Investigation
Riverview Cemetery Walk
Dangerous Toys Program
Macrame Ghost Craft
Doll Doctor Workshop
Book Discussions
New Books for October 2025
Library App
Library Hours
Upcoming Closures
 
No closures this month!

Newsletters, Blog, & Social Media
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Blog
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Programs for October
 
Our programs are free!

Take advantage of all the library has to offer.
One-on-One Tech Help

One-on-One Tech Help; Adults
October Sessions
 
Need help with a smart phone, tablet, computer, or other device? Sign up for one of our in person, 30-minute one-on-one Tech Help sessions at the Ida Rupp Public Library.
You must register, either online or by calling the branch at (419) 732-3212 and asking to be registered.
Space is limited to 1 Person per Session, registration is required.
 
October 8th Session:
1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Registration opens on September 25th.
 
October 13th Session:
11:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Registration opens on September 29th.
 
October 22nd Session:
3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Registration opens on October 8th.
 
MANHATTAN SHORT
MANHATTAN SHORT
Film Festival Screening;
Adults
Saturday, October 4th
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
MANHATTAN SHORT is back at Ida Rupp! Stop in to check out our newly updated space and enjoy another year of short films!
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a worldwide festival celebrating short films. What makes MANHATTAN SHORT so special is how cinemas and libraries get the opportunity to run the festival simultaneously for one week each year. They bring these films to the viewers, getting the work of talented filmmakers in front of more eyes across the globe. Films are submitted from all over the world and span a wide variety of topics, genres, and formats.
Attendees will get the opportunity to watch all 10 short films selected and to vote for their favorite film and actor at the end of each showing. 
For more information on the festival, it's history, and all of the worldwide screenings, visit the MANHATTAN SHORT website.
 
 
 
Coffee & Crochet

 
Coffee & Crochet;
Adults
Friday, October 3rd
from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
Location:
R Coffee Corner
3848 E Harbor Light Landing Dr.
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Come hang out with us at R Coffee Corner as we connect over fiber arts! Any and all crafts are welcome, including crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, embroidery, or anything else you're willing to transport. Crafting doesn't have to be a solitary activity! We'll be meeting in the back meeting room of R Coffee Corner - no registration required!
 
Yoga
Gentle Yoga with Renee; Adults
Fridays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
from 9:15 a.m to 10:15 a.m.
 
Start your day with a peaceful Vinyasa flow with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor, Renee of Mistic Yoga! All experience levels are welcome. Modifications (including chair adaptation) are easily accommodated for any physical limitations. Students work at their own level and capabilities. 
Bring a mat, wear comfortable clothing, and bring straps or props if you choose. Please don’t eat one hour prior to the class.
*No Registration Required*
 
Haunted Dollhouse Craft

Haunted Dollhouse Craft; Adults
Monday, October 6th
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Get crafty at Ida Rupp and make a fun fall themed Haunted Dollhouse! You will be transforming a miniature dollhouse into your own unique spooky creation! All supplies will be provided.
 
Space is limited to 14, registration is required. Registration opens on September 22nd.
 
You may register either online or by calling the branch at (419) 732-3212 and asking to be registered.
 
Spice Club

Spice Club; Adults
October 6th through 11th
 
Each month, expand your palate and try something new by picking up a Spice Club packet from the circulation desk! Every packet will include a sample of a unique spice or herb, information about its origins and flavor profile, and 2 recipes. Registration is not required for this grab-and-go, but samples are only available during regular library hours from October 6th through the 11th on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one packet per patron while supplies last. 
This month's spice: Fennel Seed 
 
 
Paranormal Investigation

Paranormal Investigation Presentation with R.I.P. Ohio; Adults
Wednesday, October 15th
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
 
Jeff and Heather Doctor of R.I.P. Ohio will be at Ida Rupp to give a presentation of their methodology regarding paranormal research and share the equipment which they use to detect it. They will explain both onsite and offsite work involved in their approach to researching a potential paranormal location and what they do with that information, once it has been interpreted. Patrons will have the opportunity to see the technology up close and view some footage and data that has been recorded in past cases.
Registration is not Required.
 
 
Riverview Cemetery Walk
Riverview Cemetery Walk;
Adults
Saturday, October 18th
from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
Location: Riverview Cemetery, 1023 W 3rd St, Port Clinton, OH 43452
 
Maria Moon of the Port Clinton Friends of the Cemetery will discuss the history of Riverview Cemetery as well as facts about some of the individuals who are interred there. Learn about notable local families and tombstone effigies & symbols within the grounds.
The walking tour will begin at the Riverview Cemetery front gate, and the terrain covered will include uneven grass areas along with paved walkways. Please wear comfortable shoes. No registration required.
 
 
Dangerous Toys Program

DANGER TOYS OF THE 20TH CENTURY NORTH OHIO PUBLIC LIBRARY TOUR!; Adults
Thursday, October 23rd
from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
Yesteryear Funland LLC is a traveling toy, game, prop and memorabilia museum, privately owned by Founder/Head Curator Shawn Butler, established in late 2018. They will be visiting Ida Rupp Public Library as part of their North Ohio Library Tour to talk about toys of the dangerous kind, lessons of world history, toy history, various back stories, and trivia. They will also screen a documentary By Top Five called “5 Most Dangerous Toys” which discusses the top five (5) toys that are considered to be the most dangerous toys today. See various toys from multiple manufactures that were deemed dangerous, and removed from toy store shelves. Hear shocking back stories of actual toy related accidents, and how government organizations were created to protect children.
 
Macrame Ghost Craft
Macrame Ghost Craft;
Adults
Wednesday, October 29th
from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Stop by Ida Rupp to learn how to macrame a fun and cute ghost for Halloween. Very easy method for beginners and introductory level experience with macrame. All supplies will be provided. No registration required.
Doll Doctor Workshop
Doll Doctor Workshop
and
Dollhouse Miniature Crafts; Adults
Thursday, October 30th
from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Join us at Ida Rupp for a workshop on doll restoration as well as some fun miniature crafts that both adults and children will enjoy! Learn tips and tricks on how to clean and repair both dolls and stuffed toys (old and new). We will also show you how you can craft food miniatures, and patrons can make their own doll accessories to take home. No Registration Required.
 
Book Discussions
Mystery Book Discussion; Adults
Thursday, October 2nd
10-11 a.m.
October's Mystery Book Discussion selection is The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome! Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk following the September 4 meeting.
 
Vineyard Book Discussion; Adults
Monday, October 13th, 1-2 p.m.
Location: 3820 E. Vineyard Village Dr., Port Clinton, OH. 
Join the 2025 Vineyard Book Discussion on the 2nd Monday each month for a lively conversation on a recent fiction title. We meet in the scenic setting of the Community Center at the Vineyard on Catawba. 
No registration required. Everyone is welcome. 
Large print and regular copies of each month's title can be picked up at the Ida Rupp Public Library at 310 Madison St., Port Clinton.  Most titles are also available as ebooks or eaudio on Libby and Hoopla. 
This month's title is: Camino Ghosts, by John Grisham
 
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion; Adults
Tuesday, October 21st, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: 
R Coffee Corner
3848 Harbor Light Landing Drive
Port Clinton, OH 43452
 Join us at R Coffee Corner to discuss this months book and enjoy refreshments together!
The title for August is, The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich.
 
New members always welcome! 
No registration required.
 
New Books for October 2025
Twice : a novel by Mitch Albom
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon
The widow by John Grisham
The Intruder by Freida Mcfadden
The Black Wolf by Louise Penny
Remain (Nunca olvides que te quiero) (Spanish Edition) by Nicholas Sparks
And to all a good bite by David Rosenfelt
Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory
Code Blue by Fern Michaels
Coyote Hills by Jonathan Kellerman
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
The Dogs of Venice by Steven Rowley
Dying Cry by Margaret Mizushima
Future boy : Back to the Future and my journey through the space-time continuum by Michael J. Fox
The Gales of November : The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon
The haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong
Joyride : A Memoir by Susan Orlean
King Sorrow by Joe Hill
The Land of Sweet Forever : Stories and Essays by Harper Lee
My beloved : a Mitford novel by Jan Karon
The Picasso Heist by James Patterson
The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
Sharp force by Patricia Daniels Cornwell
Snow Kissed by RaeAnne Thayne
The tin men : a novel by Nelson DeMille
Wreck ; :  a novel by Catherine Newman

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Monday: 9:00 - 8:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 8:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 8:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 8:00
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00
 
Ida Rupp Public Library
310 Madison Street
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
(419) 732-3212

www.idarupp.org