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Monday, October 21
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Snakes! Scavenger Hunt
October 15-21 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
October 21-26 | Kids | East Side Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Kids/Families | South Side Library
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Ages 17+ | South Side Library
East Side Book Discussion Group
2 PM | Adults | East Side Library
ASAP Mondays: Nature Art
4 PM | Kids and Teens | Forest Avenue Library
Nimbus Reading Circle
4 PM | Ages 6-11 | Franklin Avenue Library
Art 101: Jack-o-Lantern Jars*
6 PM | Adults and Teens | Central Library
Sesame Street Storytime
6:30 PM | Ages 0-5 and Families | South Side Library
Franklin Cinema Club - Momento
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Tuesday, October 22
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
October 21-26 | Kids | East Side Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Kids/Families | South Side Library
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Ages 17+ | South Side Library
Bats! Scavenger Hunt
October 22-28 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Kids | South Side Library
LEGO Quest
4 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Sensory Play Hour
4-5 PM | Kids/Families | South Side Library
Drop-In: Ghost Garland
5:30 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Sewing for Beginners*
6 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session
6 PM | All Ages | Central Library
Wednesday, October 23
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
October 21-26 | Kids | East Side Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Kids/Families | South Side Library
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Ages 17+ | South Side Library
Bats! Scavenger Hunt
October 22-28 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Mindfulness Meditation
1:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Drop-In Crafternoon: Halloween Crafts
2-7 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library
ASAP Wednesdays: Fiber Art
3:30 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library
The Art of Expression: Spellbooks*
5 PM | Grades 6-12 | Franklin Avenue Library
Fall Author Series: Daniel Kraus
7-9 PM | Adults | Central Library
Thursday, October 24
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
October 21-26 | Kids | East Side Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Kids/Families | South Side Library
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Ages 17+ | South Side Library
Bats! Scavenger Hunt
October 22-28 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Glowforge Training*
3 PM | Adults | Central Library
ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art
4 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library
Kids Pokémon Card Swap
4 PM | Ages 7-18 | Franklin Avenue Library
Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session
6 PM | All Ages | Central Library
Pajama Storytime: Spooky Stories
6:30 PM | Kids/Families | Forest Avenue Library
South Side Evening Book Discussion
6:30 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Friday, October 25
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
October 21-26 | Kids | East Side Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Kids/Families | South Side Library
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Ages 17+ | South Side Library
Bats! Scavenger Hunt
October 22-28 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
LEGO Fridays
10 AM-4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Community Health Education
1:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Memory Café
2-4 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Movie Watch Party: Beetlejuice
4 PM | Families | Forest Avenue Library
After Hours Spooky Showdown*
5:30-8:00 PM | Grades 6-12 | Central Library
Saturday, October 26
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
October 21-26 | Kids | East Side Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Kids/Families | South Side Library
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
October 21-November 2 | Ages 17+ | South Side Library
Bats! Scavenger Hunt
October 22-28 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Sunday, October 27
I Spy: Fall Activities
October 14-27 | Kids | Central Library
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
October 21-27 | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
Upcoming Events
Come to the Central Youth area to find images of fun fall activities in celebration of the season! When you've found all the images, stop at the Youth desk to pick out your prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Stop by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise Challenge"
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize.
Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
Mysterious books have been appearing on the shelves at the South Side Library - and we need your help to identify them! Scour the stacks to find the books, then use clues to uncover the title and author.
We've got a bat infestation at the library this week! Come to Forest to learn all about these nocturnal nightmares! Find them all and win a frightening prize! Best for ages 6+
We're excited to have a special guest, Michael Halloran, sharing some wonderful Irish stories about Halloween. Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.