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Bracken MacLeod Presents: Fright Night at the McAuliffe Branch Library

October 29, 2025 , 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm / McAuliffe Branch

Step into a chilling night at the Library! Local author Bracken MacLeod—nominated for the Bram Stoker, Splatterpunk, and Shirley Jackson Awards—will share his haunting stories and insights into the craft of horror. After his talk, stay for a screening of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Not Rated) on the lawn out back! Bring your own lawn chair/blankets for a cozy night out. We'll have snacks for you during the movie.

One night only—enter… if you dare.

Main Library Book Discussion: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

November 04, 2025 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Online via Zoom

November's Pick: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

"Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day. Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now home to Grace: A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation. But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery far away in London, a visitor comes calling. And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge...."

Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion.

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto

November 04, 2025 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch, Community Room

The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here for the mailing list: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions

November Book: Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto

Sci-Fi Book Discussion: When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi

November 12, 2025 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Main Library | Costin Room & Zoom

The Sci-Fi Book Discussion reads and discusses both classic and contemporary science fiction, covering subgenres such as speculative fiction, alternate history, and apocalyptic. This discussion meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 pm. This group is hybrid, meeting at the Main Library and streaming to Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-scifidiscussion

November book pick: When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi

Queer Reads: So This Is Ever After by FT Lukens

November 18, 2025 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch, Community Room

The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. Register here for the mailing list: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion

November book pick: So This Is Ever After by FT Lukens

Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin

November 19, 2025 , 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Main Library | Costin Room

Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes

November book pick: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

November 20, 2025 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am / McAuliffe Branch, Community Room

The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here for the mailing list: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions

November book pick: The Distant Hours by Kate Morton