October is a good time to pick up some cozy books, attend a program at our comfy library, or pick up a craft to do while tucked away at home.

Pokémon Club will be held every Thursday in October, 4:00-5:30 p.m. This program is for kids ages 7-18. Children younger than age 8 should be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. Parents and grandparents are always welcome to stay and even learn the game along with their children. The library has Pokémon cards to use for the program, so it’s not necessary to bring anything. If kids have their own cards, they are welcome to bring them. It’s free to attend, and there’s no need to sign up.

Cosmos Creation Club is the Cosmos Library’s LEGO program for kids ages 5-18, held on the 3^rd Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Children ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. There’s no need to sign up, and everything is provided.

The library will offer a take-home craft for kids beginning Tuesday, October 8, while supplies last. This month it’s a hedgehog. As always, kits are free, limited to one per child.

Kids are invited to trick or treat at Cosmos Library on Halloween: Thursday, October 31. The library is open 2:00-6:00 p.m. that day. A variety of food and non-food treats will be available!

Looking for some new books for your kids? Cosmos Library has these new additions and many more available to check out:

Good Night Thoughts by Max Greenfield (picture book)
It’s Not Easy Being a Ghost by Marilyn Sadler (picture book)
Leo’s First Vote! by Christina Soontornvat (picture book)

Curious About Lizards by Alissa Thielges (children’s nonfiction)

Path of Vengeance by Cavan Scott (teen book)

Cosmos Library is located in city hall. The phone number is 320-440-1012, and the website is www.cosmos.lib.mn.us. The library’s hours are Mondays 10-5, Tuesdays 2-5, Thursdays 2-6, Fridays 2-5, and Saturdays 10-1.