OCTOBER 2025
October 2025 event calendar PDF
WORST/BEST VILLAIN BATTLE
Each week this month, villains will compete to determine who reigns as the ultimate worst/best! Cast your vote and find out who emerges victorious by the end of the month! **Everyone is welcome to participate – the event is located upstairs.**
If you need assistance, just ask a librarian!
BOO BASH
Earlville Library will be participating in this year’s Boo Bash presented by Earlville PTA and UPC! We’ll be at the school’s West Gym reading spooky stories to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Join us from 3p.m. – 6p.m. and visit our booth – and stay for a story if you dare!
October 26, 3-6pm Earlville School West Gym
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT
Join Miss Nina this month to create your very own festive pumpkin – made from Jenga blocks! Example pumpkins are in the glass display case next to the front desk. All supplies are provided.
October 22, 6:00pm – 7:45pm
Spots are limited, so sign up to secure your place. 815-246-9543
TRICK-OR-TREATING
Stop by the library on Halloween night! The librarians will be outside between 4p – 7p handing out candy, playing fun music, and hosting a costume contest! We’ll be there until the candy runs out!
COSTUME CONTEST
The library is hosting its annual costume contest again this year! Kids under 18 are invited to line up on our sidewalk at 5:30 p.m. on October 31st to be judged by two of our library board members. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected to receive prizes! No sign up required – just stop by at 5:30 p.m. on Halloween night!
KIDS’ CRAFT
Stop by the Children’s department to make a Halloween rainbow scratch mask craft! Take inspiration from the example mask or do your own thing. Masks will be available starting October 1st until we run out!
PRE-K CRAFT PACKETS (3-5 y.o.)
Ready for the next round of pre-k craft packets? Stop in for yours while supplies last!
October release dates: October 6 and October 20
BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00pm
Earlville Library District
205 Winthrop St
Earlville, IL 60518
ONGOING LIBRARY RESOURCES
Did you know your local library is about so much more than books? Here’s a little taste of what we have to offer:
E-BOOK APP (BOUNDLESS)
Download the free Boundless app from your app store, login with your library card number and PIN, and enjoy a large catalog of free ebooks and audiobooks.
EXPLORE MORE ILLINOIS
Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that provides discounts at museums, visual and performing arts centers, park districts, and more around the state.
Plus…
- New book release display
- Lego wall for all
- Themed book display
- Coloring and toy areas for kids
- Free monthly crochet patterns
- Free monthly recipes
- Private meeting room reservations
- New DVD release display (some new releases, some just new to us!)