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October 2025

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Fall Into Crafting!
Looking for some DIY inspiration for fall crafts? Your library card has you covered! Gather ideas, watch tutorials, and get crafty with these resources from our Digital Library:
 
A collection of 6 Halloween-themed books and audiobooks for adults

Spooky Reads
Whether it's horror, fantasy, or history, you can kick off October with Libby's Wicked Reads collection! Browse 365 witchy reads, including Practical Magic (adapted into the 1998 film), and Salem Witch Judge, a nonfiction retelling of the infamous New England trials.
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A collection of 6 Halloween-themed books and audiobooks for kids

Halloween For Kids
Kids can get into the spooky season with Hoopla's Halloween For Kids collection! Sing along with KIDZ BOP Halloween, listen to R.L. Stine's Spine Chillers podcast, or read comics like Teen Titans Go! or Plants vs. Zombies!
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Resources for teens
A library card can ignite a teenager's curiosity, both inside and outside the library! Check out these tween & teen-themed recommendations: 
Read
Libby for Teens
Best of Hoopla:  Young Adult
Teen Comics on Hoopla

Listen
K-Pop Playlist on Freegal
Teen Audiobooks on Hoopla
Stream Music on Freegal

Watch
Pokémon BingePass
Family Comedies on Kanopy
Teen Movies on Hoopla

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Domestic Violence Awareness Donation Drive

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we are collecting *new* toiletry items, non-perishable food items, basic household items, pet supplies, baby needs, and school supplies. We will donate these items to local shelters across the county.
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The Wall Street Journal

You now have free access to the digital version of The Wall Street Journal with your MCLD library card! Catch up on Arts, Business and Tech news, plus a lot more - including daily crosswords and puzzles!
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