The city of La Grande's proposed 2024-25 budget calls for two part-time positions to become full-time positions at Cook Memorial Library, the west entrance of which is shown here on May 14, 2024, which would improve the library's security and services.

Meet local author Terrie Biggs on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Library’s Community Room. Biggs will share true tales of lost gold, arson, Sammyville and more.

Biggs also tell how she solved the murder of John Mayfield with the help of locals, law enforcement, and historians.

Biggs will have all her books available for sale at the event; cash or check only.

Here are some of the other activities and special features planned for October at the library:

• “Create @the 906!” Teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in a free craft program with all supplies provided, at the 906 Youth Resource Center, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 15. 

• The EOU Community Writing Center returns Thursdays starting Oct. 3. Eastern Oregon University student tutors are available for help with writing at any age level from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

• Discover and Go: Cultural Passes now are available with a library card. Free passes are available for the Maryhill Museum of Art, Columbia Gorge Museum, OMSI, and more. See the link from the library’s webpage. Provided by the Libraries of Eastern Oregon.

• CHD is providing an art program, “Art Out Loud,” for ages 0-18 at which youths can explore and express their feelings and experiences bu creating art. This free group meets Fridays, with ages 0-11 from 3-4 p.m., and ages 12-18 from 4-5 p.m. in the Community Room. Contact Taylor McCarrell at tmccarrell@chdinc.org for more information.

• Storytime will be held on Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, at 10:30 am in the Story Circle. Join us for stories and crafts.

• Spells & Stars book club for adults meets Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. The book up for discussion is “The Wicked Deep,” by Shea Ernshaw.

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All library activities are free and held at Cook Memorial Library at 2006 Fourth St. in La Grande. Visit CookMemorialLibrary.org, follow the library’s social media pages, or call 541-962-1339 for details.