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Bring a sack lunch and join us for a discussion of "The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper" by Phaedra Patrick. Pick up your copy of the book at the Artesia Public Library. Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., just as he did when his wife, Miriam, was alive. He dresses in the same gray slacks and mustard sweater vest, waters his fern, Frederica, and heads out to his garden. But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam’s death, something changes. Sorting through Miriam’s possessions, Arthur finds an exquisite gold charm bracelet he’s never seen before. What follows is a surprising and unforgettable odyssey that takes Arthur from London to Paris and as far as India in an epic quest to find out the truth about his wife’s secret life before they met—a journey that leads him to find hope, healing and self-discovery in the most unexpected places. It is a joyous celebration of life’s infinite possibilities.

Come make cool things out of duct tape. This could be a squishy toy, a luggage tag, or just about anything. Materials are provided. Free and open to grades 6-12.

The Friends of the Artesia Public Library is holding their fall book sale. There are books for all ages, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, needlepoint kits and accessories, and more. $10.00 per box or $5 per bag. Some items will be priced as marked. All proceeds to benefit the Artesia Public Library.

Play carnival-style games that are themed after the oil field. Win Prizes!

Learn the basics of macrame knotting. We'll do simple projects so that you can practice for making more complicated projects at home. This program is self-paced and materials are provided at no cost to participants. Free and open to the public, ages 50+.

Artesia Public Library presents a crochet & knitting club. Come hang out and knit and crochet with fellow yarn lovers. Bring a project or start a new one. Please bring your own supplies. Some patterns are available. Snacks and chit chat included! Instruction will not be provided, but we can provide tips! All skill levels welcomed. Free and open to all ages.

Reading. Cooking. Crafting. It's a book club for foodies, crafters, and multi-taskers that meets the last Thursday of every month. We meet and have snacks related to the book of the month. We also craft and gab about the current book. August's book is "The Chef" by James Patterson. Books are provided by the library. Free, open to the public for ages 18 +. It's good books, good crafts, and good eats.