RUMFORD — Library director Luke Sorensen wants more people to take advantage of the many resources at the Rumford Public Library.

“We want to show the community that we have something for everyone,” said Sorensen, who has been on the job for about three months.

One of the major new focuses is on young adults.

During the past few weeks, the book stacks have been partially rearranged so there is a section aimed at young people. And in that section are many books and graphic novels such as “Twilight,” as well as magazines written for 12- to 18-year-olds.

The library now carries the Manga Japanese graphic novel series. Some of the books also are available on DVD and soundtracks.

Eventually, Sorensen would like to organize a youth-oriented group.

While there is more emphasis on young people, adults will find it easier to find their favorite genre. Many of the book spinners have been reorganized to improve access.

The children’s room remains in the basement, overseen by librarian Ginny Todd. The children’s DVD and audio section, however, has been moved upstairs across from the library’s extensive DVD movie collection.

Older adults can also learn more about Social Security by using a real-time video link to the Auburn Social Security office that was recently installed.

One new effort to bring people into the library is a focus on Halloween. Along with the children, youth and adult Halloween displays scattered throughout the library, staff will be handing out candy from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday to anyone who checks out a Halloween-themed or other genre book, movie, graphic novel or CD.

Along with the new vampire books aimed at young people, the classics, such as “Frankenstein,” “Dracula,” and “The Exorcist,” in both book and movie format, are also available.

“We have modern and classics for young and old, Sorensen said.

Use of all the library materials is free for Rumford, Byron, Roxbury and Hanover residents. Others may buy a year’s pass for $30, less for students, senior citizens and the disabled. Or, there is a one-month pass for $5.

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