The Helen Kate Furness Free Library

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

Are you looking for a place to gather with fellow readers? Want to meet some awesome new people? Or want to push yourself outside of your reading comfort zone? Then you should join us at Helen Kate. The library offers two book clubs for grown-ups, Book Date with Helen Kate and Keep It Short. Discover which one is a good fit for you: tinyurl.com/2kn4xy9e

10/18/2026

Now that the routines of the new school year are in place, we hope that you will join us for Toddler Tales: Autumn Series on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 AM! We invite you to once again bring a blanket or chair and your 2 to 4 year olds (and their siblings) to the front lawn of the library for stories, songs, fingerplays, movement, and more. Our autumn series themes are as follows:

October 20th Cats & Dogs
October 27th Bat, Ghost, Skeleton
November 3rd Pancakes in PJs
November 10th Who Migrates?
November 17th Mice Are Nice!
November 24th Thankful

Register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17542211

10/17/2026

Hello PAWS Readers ages 6 and up - it's time for PAWS for Reading: Fall Series! Meet your furry friends in person. Will you read to Rose, Steele, or Vivie? Every other Wednesday 2 or 3 of our dog teams will be on the library's front lawn eagerly listening as you read stories or take them on a picture walk. Join us on Wednesday October 28 and November 11 at 4:30 PM. Register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17354897

📅 October 28 & November 11 | ⏰ 4:30-5:30 PM
🎟️ Free | 6+ | 🏛️ In-person

10/16/2026

If you are a Libby or Kanopy user, you'll be required to verify your library card using the same PIN you use to access your library account. If you don't have a PIN yet, please give us a call and we can help you get one set up!

Starting TOMORROW (10/15), if you are a Libby or Kanopy user, you'll be required to verify your library card using the same PIN you use to access your library account. Don’t have a library PIN yet? Set one today! For more info, visit the LinkTree link in our profile.

10/16/2026

Crisp autumn air outside, warm literary inspiration inside. Cozy up for our virtual author events all November long! Register, submit questions, and view more Online Author Talks: libraryc.org/hkflibrary

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost,
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM

A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna, Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert - Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse, New York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Author - Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 7:00 PM

10/15/2026

Grades K-5, join Delaware County 4-H and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library for hands-on nature-themed programs this Fall! Youth in grades Kindergarten thru 5th grade are invited to attend but need to be available for both dates in order to register for this series. Register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17664766

October 19th: Shapes in Nature Amazing artistry in the wild...
October 26th: Build Like A Beaver Learn more about this keystone animal!

📅 October 19 & 26 | ⏰ 4:30-5:30 PM
🎟️ Free | Grades K-5 | 🏛️ In-person

10/14/2026

Grades 1-5, craft a Day of the Dead bag at the library! On Saturday October 17 at 1:30 PM, everyone will get to sew and decorate a Calavera (skull) bag in honor of the Dia De Los Mu***os (The Day of the Dead). Learn the traditions behind the celebration through music and stories and enjoy a traditional snack. Make sure to register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17666800

📅 October 17 | ⏰ 1:30–3 PM
🎟️ Free | 1st - 5th grade | 🏛️ In-person

10/13/2026

There are a few spots left for one of our most popular programs, World of Cheese: A Seasonal Tasting for Grown-Ups! Join us at 5:30pm this Thursday, October 15, to learn about a specially selected cheese followed by a tasting experience. Register online: delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17381628

10/10/2026

The library will be closed on Monday October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.