Adult Programs
October’s Adult Programs
Check out our Program Calendar!
Adult Craft & Create: Hocus Pocus
Tuesday, October 6 | 4:00 PM | Marion Branch
Get ready for some spooky crafting! We’ll be making cute witches using yarn and wooden beads.
You can make your own Sanderson Sisters or create witches of your own.
Come get creative and make a fun Halloween decoration to take home.
All supplies are provided. For adults 18+.
Mahjong Club
Thursday, October 8 | 2:00 PM | Marion Branch
Come learn and play Mahjong at the library!
Beginners are welcome, an instructor will be available to teach you how to play.
Come join us for a game and enjoy some time playing with others. No experience necessary.
If possible, please bring your own set.
Book Club
Friday, October 9 | 1:00 PM | Marion Branch
Join us for October’s Book Club as we discuss The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James!
This spooky mystery blends horror, suspense, and a haunted motel with a story that will keep you guessing.
Come share your thoughts, theories, and favorite moments with fellow readers.
New members are always welcome.
Adult D&D
Thursday, October 15 | 5:00 PM | Old Fort Branch
Come join our new D&D group for adults!
Whether you’re looking to get into tabletop games or just want to meet some new friends, it’s sure to be a great time.
New and experienced players alike are welcome!
Podcast Club
Thursday, October 15 | 1:00 PM | Marion Branch
Join us for our next Podcast Club meeting,
where we’ll be discussing The Devil’s Secretaries or Scapegoats? from the Dark History podcast.
Listen at home at your own convenience, then come share your thoughts and reactions with the group!
New to podcasts? Check out this quick reference guide to get started.
Local History Club
Friday, October 16 | 3:30 PM | Marion Branch
Join us for our next McDowell Communities series and learn more about the
Cross Mill, Historic West Marion, and Downtown Marion Histories.
MATCH: Open Enrollment
Monday, October 19 & 26 | 2:00-5:00 PM | Marion Branch
The MATCH team is holding free assistance with Marketplace Open Enrollment.
If you would like to learn more about what health care plans are available to you or would
like help signing up for a plan please call MATCH at (828) 659-5289 to schedule an appointment.
Horror Movie Screening
Wednesday, October 21 | 5:30 PM | Marion Branch
Come join for a nighttime screening of a horror classic! Snacks and beverages will be available, showtime is at 6:00!
(Licensing prevents us from advertising the name of the movie here, but stop by or give us a call and we’ll tell you what it is!)
Adult Craft Night: Mini Beehives
Thursday, October 22 | 5:30 PM | Marion Branch
Join us to make your own miniature bee hive using Easter eggs and a few creative touches.
Come craft, chat, and make your own little hive to take home.
All supplies are provided. For adults 18+.
Adult Game Social
Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM | Marion Branch
Looking for someone to play with?
Join us for an afternoon of board games, cards, and Mahjong.
There’s no instructor or formal instruction, just a relaxed time to play and socialize with other adults.
Bring a favorite game or choose from the library’s selection.
One Mahjong set will be available.
Adult Craft & Create: Macrame Ghosts
Tuesday, October 27 | 4:00 PM | Marion Branch
Get into the Halloween spirit with us as we make macrame ghosts!
Come spend some time crafting, chatting, and making a spooky decoration to take home.
For ages 18+. All supplies provided.
After Hours Book Club
Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30 PM | Marion Branch
Join us for our new Evening Book Club!
At our first meeting, we’ll get together to choose the books we’ll read in the months ahead
and talk about what everyone would like from the club.
Open-Play Mahjong
Thursday, October 29 | 5:30 PM | Marion Branch
Love Mahjong or want a chance to practice? Join us for open play!
The library will provide the space for adults to gather, play Mahjong, and socialize.
There will be no instructor or formal instruction provided.
One Mahjong set will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own set.
Outreach
Craft at the YMCA: Mini Halloween Scenes
Monday, October 5 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | YMCA
Join us and make your own customizable Halloween scene!
We are offering a variety of figurines for everyone to create a unique and spooky decoration to take home.
You do not have to be a YMCA member.
Craft at the Carson House: Mini Halloween Scenes
Tuesday, October 27 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Carson House
Join us and make your own customizable Halloween scene!
We are offering a variety of figurines for everyone to create a unique and spooky decoration to take home.
Community Events
B.E.A.R. Closet Resource Fair
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 337 Garden Creek Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Come visit the Bookmobile and celebrate 8 years of
Loving Hearts B.E.A.R. Closet serving children and families throughout Western North Carolina.
Mountain Glory Festival
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Main St. Marion
The Bookmobile will be attending the 2026 Mountain Glory Festival!
Each year, the Mountain Glory Festival brings the streets of Marion to life
with live music, handcrafted artwork, delicious food, and family fun.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Shiflet Fly In Festival
Saturday, October 17 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 2654 Airport Rd, Marion, NC 28752
The Bookmobile will be attending the 2026 Shiflet Fly In Festival!
Come connect with local pilots and car enthusiasts at one of the region’s hidden gems.
The autumn colors should be stunning from any perspective. Enjoy local food vendors and live entertainment.
Whether you’re arriving by runway or roadway, come discover what makes Shiflet Airfield so special. We can’t wait to see you there!
Halloween Dance Party
Friday, October 23 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762
Barefoot Baby is hosting a Halloween Dance Party at the Marion Train Depot!
Come to the party and enjoy pizza, candy, and festive music!
Guests are encouraged to dress up in costume.
Old Fort Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762
Come visit the Bookmobile at Old Fort’s 1st Annual Harvest Festival!
This festival will include a market of vendors celebrating
Appalachian makers, artists, crafters, food artisans, and the beauty of fall in the mountains.
Old Fort Boo Bash
Saturday, October 31 | 4 :00PM – 8:00 PM| 139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762
*Trick-or-treating will begin at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM for our very youngest or sensitive trick or treaters (adults are welcome).
Stroll the streets of Old Fort with the community collecting treats and meeting new people.
Be sure to stop by the Bookmobile while you’re enjoying the festivities—we’d love to see you and wish you a Happy Halloween!
