From Halloween Fears to Halloween Fun!
Halloween is almost here! Before you know it, the ghosts and goblins will be showing up at your doorstep, with trick-or-treat bags in hand! It can be a fun time for horror fans and pranksters alike. And we can't forget about all of the yummy fall treats like pumpkin pie, caramel apples and free, full-sized candy bars from your favorite neighbor down the street!
But with all of the masks and monster makeup, strange noises and zombie movies... It can also be a scary time for kids. While it can definitely be fun to be scared - especially as you get older - sometimes you want a not-so-scary alternative! The Library has both!
So, stop by your favorite library branch this October for everything from fun fall-themed book displays, drop-in craft activities for kids and families, spooky teen Halloween programs and book clubs for adults!
Activities & Books for Kids
#No Tricks, Just Treats
Looking for some fun, free activities for your little pumpkins this Halloween season? Don't miss the Halloween Happening on Saturday, October 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Mandarin Library or the Fall Festival at Brentwood Branch Library on Saturday, October 28 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. There are also parties on Tuesday, October 31 at Beaches Branch Library from 12 - 2 p.m. and Murray Hill Branch Library from 5- 7 p.m. Or join us for drop-in crafts or classic Halloween movies at a Library near you.
FREE Halloween Activities for Kids
#Halloween Books for Kids
Whether you have a couple of scaredy cats or a kid who's genuinely interested in all things spooky: The Library has tons of fun Halloween reads for kids!
Programs & Books for Teens
#Haunted Happenings
Want to level up your monster makeup skills? Need to make your store-bought costume really stand out?
Scare up some friends (ages 12-17) and join us for budget-friendly costume tips, practice with special effects makeup, spooky book recommendations, themed games, treats, and more! It's a complete takeover of the Teen Advisory Board for Halloween! Join us from October 23 through November 3 at a TAB near you!
#Scary Teen Reads
Do you like the supernatural? We've got some thrilling (and bone-chilling) reads waiting just for you! Grab a book if you dare... you might be in for a good scare!
#Join us at Comic Club on Halloween Night
Join us for a special Halloween edition of Comic Club Graphic Novel Book Club on Tuesday, October 31 at 6 p.m. at the Willow Branch Library. We will be reading and discussing Through the Woods by Emily Carroll. This collection of five spine-tingling short stories include
- A wealthy young woman weds a man in a lonely old house, and at night she hears a forlorn song of unavenged murder lilting from the walls.
- A girl spends the summer with her brother and his fiancée, who is not what she seems.
- Three sisters wait for their father to return, but one by one they disappear with a tall man in a broad-brimmed hat.
Note: Comic Club is open to teens and adults and typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
