STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County announced its upcoming events and activities scheduled for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 4.

Those interested in taking part are asked to call the library branch and register, unless otherwise noted.

Main Library (740) 282-9782

Music of the West African Kora will be played by Sean Gaskell at 6 p.m. Oct. 2. The Kora, a 21-stringed harp, is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Its songs preserve an 800-year history linked to the Mande Empire’s founding. Register to listen.

Adults: Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Hightower Brewing Co. Pick up a copy of the book the goup is reading at the Main Library.

Adena Branch (740) 320-0009

Children: Beginning Oct. 2, visit the library for a grab-and-go Story Time and craft, while supplies last.

Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 for parents and children between the ages of 2 to 6. Call to register.

Pick up Halloween glasses beginning Oct. 2, while supplies last.

Make a spooky Halloween craft at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Stop in the library to take part in the fun.

Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309

Adults: This month’s Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 to discuss “The Last One,” by Will Dean. Call to join.

Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 30 for parents and children ages of 2 through 6. Call to register.

Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch (740) 314-4310

Children: Visit the library Oct. 2 to pick up a grab-and-go Story Time and craft, while supplies last.

Pick up Halloween glasses beginning Oct. 2, while supplies last.

Schiappa Branch (740) 264-6166

Take your dog to the Wintersville dog park to read “Love is My Favorite Thing,” by Emma Chichester Clark. The story will be posted on the fence throughout October. When finished, visit the library to receive a dog treat.

Teens: Paint a canvas, adding 3-D plaster ghosts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Register to attend.

Adults: Book Club will read and discuss “Scythe,” by Neal Shusterman, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 30. Call to join.

Children: Parents are encouraged to bring their children, between the ages of 2 and 4, to Tot Time, offering stories, rhymes and songs. Classes are at 4 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13, 10 a.m. Oct. 4 or 14 and 10 a.m. on Oct. 1, 8 and 15. Sign-in will be at the children’s desk before class begins. If the class is full, an additional class will be offered at 11 a.m.

Play and Learn the Alphabet will be offered to parents and children between the ages of birth and 2. Play with toys that promote letter knowledge at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2 or at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3.

Tiltonsville Branch (740) 314-4280

Adults: The Thriller Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 to discuss “The Maid’s Diary,” by Loreth Anne White. Call to join the discussion.

Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held for parents and children between the ages of 2 and 6. Call to register.