Halloween Happenings & Seasonal Programs

Halloween Happenings & Seasonal Programs

We invite you to bring your little ghosts, superheroes, Barbies, and Blueys to the library for trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 31, 9 AM – 8 PM at the Main Library, and 9 AM – 5 PM at the library branches!  In the meantime, get in the spirit by attending one of our FREE Halloween or autumn-themed programs.  Space may be limited at some programs.  For more details, visit our events page.

  • Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

October 1 – October 28 – Main Library

Entry forms available online or at the Main Library

  • October Crafts and Cookies

Wednesday, October 9, 9 AM – 5 PM - Dallas Branch

  • Bingo for Books: Halloween Edition (for kids and teens)

Thursday, October 17, 5 - 6 PM Main Library

  • Crafts and Cult Classics: The Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13)  

Friday, October 18, 1 – 2:30 PM Main Library

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – R (Ages 18 + only)

Friday, October 18, *6:30 – 8:30 PM Main Library (*afterhours program)

  • STEAM Team: Spooky Slime

Monday, October 21, 3:30 - 6 PM (drop-in) Main Library

  • Fall Crafternoon

Thursday, October 24, 2:30 - 4 PM – Miller Branch

  • Adult Recess - Watercolor on the Weekend: Celebrate Fall!

Saturday, October 26, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Windsor Branch

  • Make a Cemeterrarium! (teens & adults) 

Monday, October 28, 6 -7 PM - Main Library

  • Halloween Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, October 29, 10 AM - Main Library

  • Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch Library

Wednesday, October 30, 10 & 11 AM - Dallas Branch

  • Halloween Crafts and Popcorn

Thursday, October 31, 9 AM – 5 PM - Dallas Branch

  • Trick or Treat @ Your Library

Thursday, October 31, 2023 - all day, all library locations

  • Halloween Storytime  - Main Library

Thursday, October 31, 10 AM - Main Library