The Calhoun County Library’s October Outreach:

 A Health Fair and Two Fall Festivals

The Calhoun County Library had a very busy week last week with multiple opportunities to engage the community through outreach.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, we were invited to attend Zeus’s Health Fair. We brought free books, flyers for all of our adult programs, and door prizes for special winners. We also offered promotional items such as pens and keychains. Everyone needs to take care of themselves and that includes taking a break and reading a book.

The next day, Friday, October 10, 2025, we attended the Council on Aging’s Fall Festival. While we were there, we painted ceramic pumpkins using a technique called decoupaging. Using Mod Podge and festive fall napkins, attendees painted their pumpkins and created unique designs that turned out beautifully. Council on Aging participants loved doing this project and we had the most perfect pumpkins in the end!

Saturday, October 11, 2025, brought the Sandy Run Fall Festival. The Bookmobile made its appearance and provided free giveaway books for all children. Community members received information about all of our programs for children and adults, and left the Bookmobile with books to read over the weekend! Everyone who attended had a fantastic time. Including us!

We’ve had a very busy October so far and are looking forward to the rest of the month’s activities. Don’t forget about our upcoming events:

Pumpkin Character Contest, from October 1 - 30, 2025 - Bring your uncut pumpkin decorated as your favorite book character.

Spirit Spooks and Local Lores: Tally Johnson Meet the Author Event, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM - Come listen to local ghost story teller (ages 12 and up).

Boo Bash!, on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 PM - 7 PM - Come play games, win prizes, get free books, and eat fresh cotton candy.