October Library Events – Book clubs, escape room, scrap exchange

By Harriet Halbig

Several special programs will come to the library during October. These include a time-travel- themed escape room for teens, a nature wand program for tweens, and a scrap exchange sponsored by Who Gives a SCRAP.

The Chronoshift Reality Rewritten escape room for teens ages 13 to 18 will be from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. A simple joke gone wrong—an AI-generated post meant for laughs—spirals into a real-life disaster, derailing your friend’s hopes to be elected to the Student Council. Your mission? Travel back in time, change the flow of information, and fix the mistake. Can you undo the damage and repair your friendship? You’ll need to track down the AI-generated materials before they cause mayhem for your friends! It’s created by Loki’s Loop, a project of the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public. Registration is required at 719-488-2370.

The Third Friday Friends of Pikes Peak Library District Book Club will meet from 10:30 to 12:30 on Friday, Oct. 17. This book club is sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library. The October selection is Fuzz, by Mary Roach, an All Pikes Peak Reads title for 2025. All are welcome to attend.

Also on Oct. 17, from 4:30 to 5:30, there will be a Nature Wands program for tweens ages 9 to 12. Turn nature into art by designing a handcrafted nature wand. Young artists will weave, wrap, and create their project using a variety of natural and man-made materials.

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, the library will host a Scrap Exchange from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Bring in your new, clean/gently used and unwanted craft materials and exchange them for “tickets” to purchase/exchange them for new-to-you craft supplies. The library will also have a fun up-cycling craft going on, so you can take your time and check for new inventory. Please refrain from bringing items that can be recycled (plastic food containers), bedding, and building waste. No registration is required.

Come to the library on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 to 12:30 for Make a Wish, Make a Plan: Goal Setting by the Moon. This is not just another goal-setting class. In this beginner-friendly astrology workshop, you will learn how to work with the lunar cycle using your birth chart. Discover the difference between new moons and full moons, how to set clear intentions during each phase, and how the moon’s sign and house in your chart influence your personal goals. Perfect for beginners and astro-curious folks looking to add a little magic and structure to their self-growth routines. This event is offered as part of the All Pikes Peak Reads program

Regularly occurring programs continue through October. These include:

Toddler Time on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10 and 10:30 to 11 for toddlers ages 1-2 and their parents or caregivers.
Storytime on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 for children ages 3 to 7 and their parents or caregivers.
German Conversation Group on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 for intermediate and advanced German speakers.
Socrates Café on Tuesdays from 1 to 3. This is an adult discussion group which addresses many subjects. All are welcome.
Paws to Read on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 offers the chance to increase fluency by reading aloud to a volunteer Paws to Read Therapy dog. This program is designed for readers ages 3 to 12.

Harriet Halbig may be reached at harriethalbig@ocn.me.

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