On the Same Page: One-room schools, ACOTAR and diamond dot painting

Next week’s highlights include the visit by author Susan Apps-Bodilly, a pre-publication party for the new “Court of Thorns and Roses” title for our older teens, and an autumn diamond dot painting program for preteens, teens and adults.

Susan Apps-Bodilly will present a program on one room schools on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. Apps-Bodilly is the daughter of the late Wisconsin writer and historian, Jerry Apps. She has authored the book “One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room, 1 Teacher, 8 grades.” Her book is adapted from the book by her father, “One Room Country Schools: History and Recollections.” There will be time for sharing your one- room school stories at the end of the session.

This month’s Lego Club, for students in Grades K-5, features a haunted house theme on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m., Baby and Me is an open playtime for littles 2 and under, their caregivers, and siblings. Halloween stories will be the focus of the preschool storytimes on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, at 10 a.m. Participants may dress in costume for any of these programs.

An ACOTAR pre-release celebration is scheduled for the High School Hangout (Grades 9-12) on Monday, Oct., 26 at 6 p.m. ACOTAR, an acronym for “A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a popular fantasy series for teens and adults by Sarah Maas. Her sixth book in the series, “A Court of Splintered Harmony” will be published on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes to show off their Inner Circle Style. Experience ACOTAR trivia, a photo station, games and more. As a pre-publication party, copies of the book will not be available, but longtime fans and newbies alike are invited to enjoy the world of Pythian.

RPL’s adult book discussion groups will cover Isabel Allende’s “My Name is Emilia del Valle” on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in-person and via Zoom. The book follows Emilia’s path as an intrepid young reporter defying societal norms to go to Chile, during that country’s Civil War in 1891. RPL’s book group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in-person, or virtually. Emily Henry’s “Great Big Beautiful Life” is the selection for Nov.24. Fannie Flagg’s “A Redbird Christmas” will be discussed on Dec. 15, a week earlier than usual, so as not to interfere with the holidays. New participants are always welcome.

Diamond dot painting is a special event for both adults and youth ages 10 and up, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. Join Assistant Library Director Anne Howe in creating a pumpkin diamond dot refrigerator magnet. All materials and basic instructions will be provided. Join us whether you are an experienced diamond dot painter, or you would just like to try it out. There is no registration or fee to attend.

For questions about any library program or service, call the library at 608-768-READ (7323) or email info@reedsburglibrary.org.