Happy Halloween
Get ready to dive into all things eerie and enchanting this October! Embrace the thrill of the spooky season with an array of events for all ages, spine-tingling reading recommendations, terrifying horror movies, and so much more.
Events for All Ages
Halloween Murder Mystery
Oct 20th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Costumes encouraged. In partnership with Bay Aging.
Park After Dark
Oct 24th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gather under the trees to hear family-friendly spooky stories. Bring your chairs and blankets.
Halloween Murder Mystery
Oct 20th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Costumes encouraged. In partnership with Bay Aging.
Park After Dark
Oct 24th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gather under the trees to hear family-friendly spooky stories. Bring your chairs and blankets.
Reading Recommendations for Adults
Reading Recommendations for Adults
Chills & Thrills from Hispanic Authors
Discover a chilling title from Hispanic authors around the world.
Inheritances You Can't Give Back (eAudio Edition)
Inheritances can be frightening when they involve bloodthirsty families, crumbling mansions, and/or spirits of the past.
Found Footage Horror
Check out these recommendations for "found footage" horror novels.
Horror Fiction & Their Movies
A few selections of popular horror fiction, paired with their movie adaption.
Chills & Thrills from Hispanic Authors
Discover a chilling title from Hispanic authors around the world.
Inheritances You Can't Give Back (eAudio Edition)
Inheritances can be frightening when they involve bloodthirsty families, crumbling mansions, and/or spirits of the past.
Found Footage Horror
Check out these recommendations for "found footage" horror novels.
Horror Fiction & Their Movies
A few selections of popular horror fiction, paired with their movie adaption.
October 1-31
Cozy up with a spine-tingling book! Log your reading and earn creepy badges all month long.
Classic Monster History by Library Staff
The King of All Monsters: Frankenstein's Creature
"Look! It's moving. It's alive. It's alive... It's alive, it's moving, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive,…
Darkness Under the Sea: Creature from the Black Lagoon
Learn more about the Creature, aka "Gil-Man" and his origins in Hollywood horror history.
Dracula: King of the Bloodsuckers
Dracula, as we know him today, is such a popular and established a character of Halloween, but what were his orgins?
The Invisible Man: A Fantastic Sensation
How did the invisible man make an appearance in Hollywood? He grazed literature first.
The King of All Monsters: Frankenstein's Creature
"Look! It's moving. It's alive. It's alive... It's alive, it's moving, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive,…
Darkness Under the Sea: Creature from the Black Lagoon
Learn more about the Creature, aka "Gil-Man" and his origins in Hollywood horror history.
Dracula: King of the Bloodsuckers
Dracula, as we know him today, is such a popular and established a character of Halloween, but what were his orgins?
The Invisible Man: A Fantastic Sensation
How did the invisible man make an appearance in Hollywood? He grazed literature first.
A Brief History of Horror Fiction
Designed to disturb and frighten horror fiction is not for everyone, but, if you dare, take a deep dive into the genre with the history.
Grow a Reader Special: Halloween Hoopla
Halloween songs, stories, and a costume parade! For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
🎃 Howell Branch, Wednesday, October 22, 11:00-11:30 am
👻 Fredericksburg Branch, October 28, 9:30-10:00 am
🕷️ Snow Branch, Tuesday, October 28, 11:00-11:30 am
🐈⬛ Montross Branch, Wednesday, October 29, 11:00-11:30 am
🪦 Towne Centre Branch, Wednesday, October 29, 11:00-11:30 am
🍬 Newton Branch, Thursday, October 30, 11:00-11:30 am
🍭 Salem Church Branch, Friday, October 31, 10:00-10:30 am & 11:00-11:30 am
🔮 Porter Branch, Friday, October 31, 10:30-11:00 am
🤡 Cooper Branch, Friday, October 31, 11:00-11:30 am
Reading Recommendations for Babies, Toddlers, & K-5
Grow a Reader: Not-so-scary Books for Halloween
Even the youngest reader can enjoy the thrill of Halloween. These books are just right for a little tension and laughs at the unexpected!
My Librarian: If You Like the Movie "Haunted Mansion"...
If you’re a fan of spooky but funny stories, here are some suggestions for good reading.
Halloween History & Fun
Our best elementary school titles on Halloween history and activities.
Best Spooky Chapter Books
Here's a list of spectacular spooky chapter books for upper elementary & middle school students that will give plenty of chills and thrills.
Grow a Reader: Not-so-scary Books for Halloween
Even the youngest reader can enjoy the thrill of Halloween. These books are just right for a little tension and laughs at the unexpected!
My Librarian: If You Like the Movie "Haunted Mansion"...
If you’re a fan of spooky but funny stories, here are some suggestions for good reading.
Halloween History & Fun
Our best elementary school titles on Halloween history and activities.
Best Spooky Chapter Books
Here's a list of spectacular spooky chapter books for upper elementary & middle school students that will give plenty of chills and thrills.
Halloween History & More
Book Corner: Delight in these spooky children's stories
Older children who enjoy a little spooky surprise in their stories have some great choices with these new books.
Haunting Halloween History
October 31st: a night for spooks, shrieks, and overall thrills. Monsters, witches, ghosts, pumpkins - where did they all come from?
Wait ‘Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
Looking for a spooky story to read in October? Wait ‘Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story, by Mary Downing Hahn.
Spider Power
"Will you walk into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly; "'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy."
Book Corner: Delight in these spooky children's stories
Older children who enjoy a little spooky surprise in their stories have some great choices with these new books.
Haunting Halloween History
October 31st: a night for spooks, shrieks, and overall thrills. Monsters, witches, ghosts, pumpkins - where did they all come from?
Wait ‘Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
Looking for a spooky story to read in October? Wait ‘Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story, by Mary Downing Hahn.
Spider Power
"Will you walk into my parlor?" said the spider to the fly; "'Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy."
Reading Recommendations for Teens
Reading Recommendations for Preteens & Teens
My Librarian: Your Favorite Teen Genre--Plus, Horror!
Dip your toes into the teen horror category by trying these titles that mix horror with your favorite genres!
My Librarian: Terrifically Eerie Tales for Teens
This list was created in response to a customer's request! You can request recommendations at librarypoint.org/my-librarian.
Real Creepy Reads
Keep the lights on. These creeptastic young adult titles will have you shivering with fear!
Best Spooky Chapter Books
Here's a list of spectacular spooky chapter books for upper elementary & middle school students that will give plenty of chills and thrills.
My Librarian: Your Favorite Teen Genre--Plus, Horror!
Dip your toes into the teen horror category by trying these titles that mix horror with your favorite genres!
My Librarian: Terrifically Eerie Tales for Teens
This list was created in response to a customer's request! You can request recommendations at librarypoint.org/my-librarian.
Real Creepy Reads
Keep the lights on. These creeptastic young adult titles will have you shivering with fear!
Best Spooky Chapter Books
Here's a list of spectacular spooky chapter books for upper elementary & middle school students that will give plenty of chills and thrills.
Choose Your Scary Movie Genre... If You Dare
Happy Streaming
Grab the snacks, turn off the lights, and stream a scary movie with our online resources.
A Special Movie Challenge! October 1-31
Dare to enter the Spooky Season Movies Reading Challenge, where each book you read and each movie you watch unlocks a spine-tingling badge.
Movie Recommendations
Classic Movie Monsters
IT'S ALIIIVEE! Check out these classic movies filled with movie monsters that made the genre great.
Slasher Cinema
Don't go out there alone! This list offers some slasher films that defined the genre.
"They're here!" Supernatural Movies
These disturbing paranormal movies are perfect examples of the phrase "better off dead."
Possession Movies
Prepare for these horror movies to make your head spin.
Classic Movie Monsters
IT'S ALIIIVEE! Check out these classic movies filled with movie monsters that made the genre great.
Slasher Cinema
Don't go out there alone! This list offers some slasher films that defined the genre.
"They're here!" Supernatural Movies
These disturbing paranormal movies are perfect examples of the phrase "better off dead."
Possession Movies
Prepare for these horror movies to make your head spin.