“And I rose In rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days...” Dylan Thomas

“September has come, it is hers Whose vitality leaps in the autumn, Whose nature prefers Trees without leaves and a fire in the fireplace.” Poet, critic, dramatist & broadcaster Louis MacNeice died #OTD 1963. dib.ie/biography/macn… #DIBLives

International Chocolate Day is on September 13. After making its debut about 4,000 years ago, chocolate can now be found everywhere. Whether you’re a fan of dark chocolate, white chocolate, or hot chocolate, there’s no denying the decadence of this rich delicacy!

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz

“What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.” ― Katharine Hepburn #InternationalChocolateDay

Drop in to our Art Club on Saturday morning Dittons Library. It's a FREE & fun activity for children! From 10.30am.

“Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable...the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the street...by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese.” ― Hal Borland

The first talk in our online talks programme begins this evening! All of our online talks have subtitles and are recorded so if you are unable to attend live, a recording will be sent the following day. orlo.uk/vp6LB

Please join us for our special event to celebrate National Poetry Day in Esher with actress Rachel Fielding. Tickets available via eventbrite or in branch eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-breez… #nationalpoetryday #Surrey

Tickets are still available so book now to avoid disappointment!

Next Wednesday 25 Sept Age UK Surrey are running a free online event to help you or a loved one plan for a time when you may need support. Get info on care options, costs, powers of attorney and much more. Book a place for you or a family member at orlo.uk/Fci1T

I call this ‘Autumn’ enjoy 💋💋

'Ice Rink at Hampton Court Palace' by Fiona Horan fionahoran.com

Jacob Grimm German philologist, folklorist and editor of "Grimm's Fairy Tales", dies at 78 #OTD 1863 #fairytale

“Autumn nights have a lovely sweetness that can't be recognized unless you let yourself fall into it. They can carry you away on whispered words and pure aromas, until the feeling passes away with the changing of the seasons.” ― Alex Reid, One Must Go

Whether you're a working parent with a child aged 9 months or above, or a family receiving support, you could be eligible for 15 hours of funded early education and childcare for your child for 38 weeks a year. Learn more and check your eligibility: orlo.uk/lARRB

H.G. Wells English sci-fi author (War of the Worlds, Kipps), born in Bromley, Kent #OTD 1866. On the shelves Surrey Libraries UK

“Looking at these stars suddenly dwarfed my own troubles and all the gravities of terrestrial life.” ― H.G. Wells, The Time Machine

Leonard Cohen Canadian writer and singer-songwriter ("Hallelujah"; "Death of Ladies Man"; "Suzanne"), born in Montreal, Quebec #OTD 1934

“Do not be a magician - be magic!” ― Leonard Cohen, Beautiful Losers