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Deb Talan performs at deCordova

Deb Talan, an American singer-songwriter best known for being part of the folk-pop duo the Weepies, will appear in the next deCordova Performance Series event on Friday, Oct. 11 from 7–8:30 p.m. Click here for more information and tickets ($28–$35).

Session on immigration stories on Friday

Explore migration through the art of storytelling in “A Suitcase Story” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The International Institute of New England will provide information on their immigrant and refugee work and discuss how you can help support and welcome new Americans. Sponsored by the Council in Aging & Human Services.

Coming up at the library

“Going to Extremes” with travel author Peter Mandel
Thursday, Oct. 24 from 7–8 p.m. (Zoom)
Click here for more information and registration.

The Great Green Ghoulie Gratitude Show 
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11–11:45 a.m., Tarbell Room
An interactive musical celebration. Learn more.

Dungeons & Dragons: character creation 
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2–3 p.m., Tarbell Room
For grades 6 and up. Click here for more information and registration.

“Tales of the Night” at Drumlin Farm

On Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25 from 6:30–9 p.m., prowl the farm with curious creatures of the night on candlelit paths, visit with nocturnal wildlife in our creepy-crawly mansion, spot your favorite pumpkin in our jack-o-lantern display, and step into a story on our Nursery Rhyme Trail. Visit our spooky snack shack for witches’ brew and take a haunted hayride through Boyce field. Tickets are $18–$21. Click to purchase for October 24 or October 25.