Donations for the Great Bend Public Library October book sale will be accepted through Monday, Oct. 6.  Donated books can be brought during library hours to the library’s service entrance off Stone Street or to the circulation desk.  
Books for next year’s sale will not be accepted again until after Oct. 23.  The Annual Book Sale will be open to Friends members on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, and to the public Sunday through Tuesday, Oct. 19 through 21. The library is located at 1409 Williams St.  
Friends member Carol Woodmansee said the book sale is only one of a number ways library patrons who wish to be a Friend of the Library can help support and promote the library in our community. The organization is always looking for new project ideas and opportunities, and for members with varying interests and abilities to help strengthen the library’s visibility in the community.     
All members of the community are invited and welcome to participate in the sale either as members of Friends or as patrons of the library.

October events

The library is kicking off its GBPL Writer’s Corner with an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. Anyone who is looking for inspiration from a friendly group of writers is invited to attend to get more information, library spokesman Jennifer King said.
King said the library will offer activities for all ages this month.
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will meet at 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Students in grades 7-12 are invited to attend for more information about how they can help the Teen Spot.
The library will offer a course in computer basics at 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Introduction to Computers is free but participants must register at least 24 hours in advance at the library or by calling 792-2409.
Every Wednesday at 4 p.m. the Teen Spot hosts Writing Club. October’s month-long project is devoted to horror stories. Teens are invited to learn more about this genre and practice their creative writing skills.
The Friends of the Great Bend Public Library will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, in the Kansas Room. Membership is $10 for an individual or $20 for a family. Sponsors said this is the perfect time to join as the Friends’ Annual Book Sale approaches. Friends members get the opportunity to attend a preview sale. For more information visit the Friends’ website at friendsgbpl.blogspot.com or call the library, 792-2409.
It’s time for monsters and mayhem in the Teen Spot, King said. “All month long will be devoted to spook-tacular programs for teens in grades 7-12. The first Teen Movie Monday of the month will be on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. and the library will be showing ‘Godzilla.’”