Plumb Library has the following programs during October.

Tangles and doodles class

The library is offering a relaxing doodling class to help patrons discover their own uniquely personal art form. Learn to use doodling to tap into latent creativity and find a restful state of mind. Patterns of tangling will be taught that will be combined with each person’s own ideas to produce a fun finished project. There is no memorizing patterns or pressure to copy someone else's style. The class is Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.

This program is best for ages 13 and up and is free thanks to the Friends of Plumb Library. All materials will be provided. Register by calling 508-763-8600 or visit the Plumb Library Events Calendar at www.plumblibrary.com.

Just the Facts book club

For its October book, the Just the Facts book club, will read and discuss “The American Way of Death” by Jessica Mitford. First published in 1963, this book exposed the excessive expense of funerals at the time and caused an uproar in the funeral industry. In publishing her research, Mitford felt that funerals were becoming too industrialized, and that funeral directors preyed on the bereaving. Written with wit and wisdom, this book was celebrated in its time. The discussion will be Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the desk.

Cafe Parlez fiction book club

The Café Parlez’ selection for October is “Mrs. Poe” by Lynn Cullen. Frances Osgood, single mother in 1845 New York City, jumps at the chance to meet the famous Edgar Allan Poe, if only to help her fledgling career. What follows is a flirtation, then a seduction and an illicit affair. But when Edgar’s frail wife Virginia insists on befriending Frances as well, the relationship becomes as dark and twisted as one of Poe’s tales. Inspired by literature’s most haunting love triangle, Lynn Cullen delivers a perfect rendering of Poe, his mistress’s confession and his wife’s obsession. The group will discuss this book on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Books are available at the desk.

Dinner and a movie

The Friends of Plumb Library and the Rochester Friends of the Elderly will hold another Dinner and Movie night at the Council On Aging, 67 Dexter Lane on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $8 per person or $25 for a family of three or more. The movie will be "Halloween Town." Enjoy a great spaghetti supper and a fun movie. For more information, call the library at 508-763-8600 or register on the Plumb Library Event Calendar.