Happy Halloween!

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No tricks—just treats at the library this October! 

We're celebrating the fall season and stirring up fun with spellbinding stories, crafts, creative activities, and—best of all—costumes! Join us for plenty of Halloween magic, imagination, and festive fun. 

Come see what's brewing at your library starting October 1! 

Adults & Teens

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Find Your Halloween Reading Mood

What's your fall reading style? Take our quiz and find your perfect boo-ks!

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Vikki VanSickle in Conversation

A charming small town, a reluctant psychic, and a cold case. The perfect recipe for a wicked read!

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Ghost Stories with Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie spins tales of sunken ships and lost souls in his haunted history of our Great Lakes.

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Midnight Borrowers Puzzle Mystery

Put your skills to the test with this spirited escape room style puzzle. October 1-31

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

It's a Halloween classic—and coming to BPL! Get your costume ready and join us!

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Afternoon at the Movies

Featuring Hocus Pocus starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy.

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Teen Fright Movie Night

Featuring The Haunted Mansion, a horror comedy with Eddie Murphy + popcorn & button-making.

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Monster Minute to Win It for Teens

Can you beat the clock? Compete in one-minute games. Fast-paced fun & prizes!

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Halloween Paint by Sticker for Teens

It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers! Sticker-by-number and see your art come to life.

Kids & Families

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Halloween Party & Parade

A spooktacular family-friendly party! Limited space, so plan to arrive early.

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The Science of Slime

Science gets messy! Mix up your very own squishy custom creation to take home.

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Halloweentown Family Movie

13-year-old Marnie discovers she is a witch. Can she stop an evil warlock in time?

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Halloween Paint by Sticker for Kids

Create your own Halloween-inspired sticker art to decorate your home.

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Boo Breathe, Stretch & Create

Practice the magical “Boo Breath" to calm and focus. Make a ghost decoration!

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Family STEAM: Build a Spooky Village

Help us build a scary town using recycled materials. All month at our branches.

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Halloween Storytime

Tales of ghosts and things that go bump in the night! Costumes are welcome.

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STEAM: Halloween Edition

Design flying paper bats, build moving skeleton hands, and more. Ages 6-9

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Pumpkin Storytime & Craft

Pumpkins + fall = storytime fun! Come celebrate the season at family storytime.

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Candy Counting Contest & More

Drop in for Halloween activities. All branches, October 1-31

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BOOks for Kids

Mystery, magic, monsters, and make-believe—your Halloween reading covered!