Old Fort’s Programs
Children’s Programs
Old Fort Storytimes
Every Wednesday | 11 AM | Old Fort Branch Library
Come hear a story and do a craft together in our cozy Old Fort branch!
This program is oriented towards preschool-age children, but kids of all ages are welcome.
After-School Adventures
Pinecone Spiders:Â Wednesday, October 8 | 4 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Come enjoy the fall weather and forage for materials, then head inside for cider and a quick Halloween craft!
Blacklight Skeletons: Wednesday, October 22 | 4 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Make your own dancing skeleton and watch it glow under the blacklight in this quick after-school craft!
Teen Programs
Adventurers Wanted: Teen D&D
Every Tuesday | 5-7 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Come see what’s lurking under the surface as our party slogs into the swamps of the Willowdim!
Beginners are always welcome, and the group is level 4.
This program is made possible by donations from community members and our friends at MagiKids.
Adult Programs
Adult D&D
1st Thursday of the Month | 5 – 7 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Curious about TTRPG games? Used to play D&D and looking to get back into it? Or just looking to hang out and make some adult friends? Join us for our new D&D campaign for adults– the most requested program our branch has had in quite a while!
Beginners and old hands are welcome alike, and we have all the supplies on hand!
Adult Craft: Haunted Paper Houses
Thursday, October 9 | 5-7 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Taking inspiration from our recent book club pick, Guests on Earth, we’ll be trying our hand at making some tiny paper houses of our own. Of course, given the season, we’ll have options to give your miniature mansion a spooky twist!
Mountain Stories Book Club
Last Wednesday of the Month | 6-8 PM | Mountain Gateway Museum
We’re partnering with the Mountain Gateway Museum to help offer a book club in their new building!
The pick for our August meeting is A short Time To Stay Here by Terry Roberts, a story about German POW camps in Hot Springs during WWI.
All Ages
Stringed Instrument Learn & Jam
1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month | 1-3 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Come learn some basics on how to play stringed instruments in a low-pressure environment, or just share and jam with other musicians!
We’re focusing on guitar, but if you have a ukulele, mandolin, or dulcimer, we can help you out!
Some instruments provided, but bring yours if you have one!
Game Night!
Thursday, October 24 | 5-7 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Come hang out and play some games! We have Magic the Gathering, Catan, Munchkin, and more! Of course, there will also be snacks!
Feel free to bring your favorite games to share, too!
Open Mic Night + Scary Story Competition
Thursday, October 30 | 6-8 PM | Old Fort Branch Library
Join our first Open Mic Night at the Old Fort Library!
Since it’s October, we’ll be holding a ghost story competition, but it isn’t mandatory and you’re welcome to share anything you’d like! Music, poetry, stand-up, etc.– anything that you think fits the bill. Of course, you’re also welcome to just hang out and haunt the place… 
Refreshments provided, bring your own tale of woe!