Trick or Treat!

Don't forget to get dressed in your Halloween best this Thursday for Trick or Treating at the library! Each department will have some non-edible treats to hand out. We look forward to seeing you!

Forensic Entomology

This program might make your skin crawl! 

The first known murder investigation to solve a crime with insects took place in the 13th century. Insects are phenomenally interesting and accurate detectives.

Please join us for a tour of criminal and civil investigations involving the art and science of using insects to solve crimes, with Entomologist, Larry Dapsis! 

WARNING: This program will contain graphic and violent imagery. It is for mature audiences only!

This is a virtual program. Please register directly through Zoom HERE.

This week's events:

Topsfield Library events in purple (View the Topsfield Library's calendar here)

Wonderful Ones: Mon 10/23, 11:30am-12pm: A lapsit group for babies aged newborn to 18 months. Come join us as we read simple board books, sing some songs, including lap bounces, finger play songs, tickles, and hugs. There will be lots of movement, stories, and loads of fun! Space is very limited. Registration is required. Sign up here.

Fall Storytime: Tue 10/24, 10:30-11:30am: Storytime is back! Join us outside on Tuesday mornings for stories, crafts, and fun with Ms. Eileen! Registration is required for storytime. Fall Storytime will take place outside in front of the library. Please bring something to sit on and anything else you may need to be outdoors & sitting on grass. In the event of poor weather, Storytime will be moved into the Activity Room. Sign up here.

Mah jongg: Tue 10/24, 1pm-4pm: Drop-in Mah jongg. All levels welcome, no sign-up necessary.

Trick or Treat at the Library: Thu 10/26, 10am-5:30pm: Put on your costumes and come trick or treat around the library! No registration required.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: Thu 10/26, 1pm-3pm: Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons or role-playing games in general?  Want to hear more about it or even give a few test rolls of the dice before you sign up for a whole campaign?  Join us on this afternoon for a casual introduction to D&D

and see what the kids of "Stranger Things" were all excited about. Ages 10 & up.  All materials provided. Sign up here.

VIRTUAL-Forensic Entomology: Using bugs to Solve Crimes: Thu 10/26, 7pm: Join us for a tour of criminal and civil investigations involving the art and science of using insects to solve crimes, with Entomologist, Larry Dapsis. WARNING: This program will contain graphic and violent imagery. It is for mature audiences only! Sign up here. (Zoom)

Coffee Cupping!
Have you ever wanted to learn to taste coffee professionally?

The Topsfield Library is excited to be partnering with Zumi's in downtown Topsfield to offer a coffee cupping event on Saturday, November 4th! 

Our host, Umesh, will teach us how to evaluate different characteristics of brewed coffee by taste and smell. We’ll compare a variety of coffees—from the unroasted bean to finished cup. Space is extremely limited. This is an 18+ event. Sign up here! 

Halloween Movies!

We asked the Topsfield Library Staff: What's your go-to Halloween movie? We have listed a few here, but check out our Facebook and Instagram for the rest of the list!

Scream

Lindsey's Pick!

"Scream is my Halloween movie pick. A modern classic!"

The Mummy
Becca's Pick!

"I'm not really into scary movies, but this definitely scared me as a kid! I love a good adventure movie though, and this one has a mummy, and stars a badass librarian! What's not to love!?"

Hocus Pocus
Eileen and Stef's Pick!

Both Miss Eileen and Stef picked Hocus Pocus as their favorite Halloween flick! Eileen's black cat is even named Binx!