Dive into spooky season at the library with mysterious explorations, oracle card instructions, parties, dancing, crafts, and more.
Author Talk: Horror Master Tananarive Due With Historian Kidada Williams
Main Library
Sunday, October 4, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Kick-off October with award-winning author and horror master Tananarive Due! On Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm she will visit the library to talk about her latest novel, Mazywood, with Wayne State University historian Kidada Williams.
Halloween Party
Campbell Branch
Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Kids and families are invited to wear their favorite costumes and enjoy festive games, delicious treats, and plenty of Halloween fun, then trick-or-treat through the library.
Halloween Crafts
Chandler Park Branch
Saturday, October 31, Noon – 2:00 pm
Drop in anytime during the program to make festive creations, get creative with Halloween-themed art projects, and take home your spooky masterpieces. All supplies will be provided while they last. For ages 5 and up.
After School Arts & Crafts for Kids!
Chaney Branch
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
All materials provided, for ages 4 and up.
October 1: Halloween Ghoul Gang character magnet
October 8: Halloween Glitter Snow Globe
October 15: Halloween Monster Mask
October 22: Halloween Scratch Art
October Family Halloween Movie Fest
Chaney Branch
During the month of October, join us on Saturdays at 3:00pm for Halloween Movie Fest. Families can come hang out and enjoy amazing Halloween themed films. Come on out and have a good time. Snacks will be provided.
Pet Ghost in a Jar
Chase Branch
Saturday, October 10, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Fun for ALL ages as you get spooky and crafty by making your own pet ghost trapped in a jar! All materials provided.
Halloween Party for Kids at the Library
Chase Branch
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
A spooktacular afternoon with video games, crafts, and a costume competition with prizes
Halloween Party Spooktacular
Douglass Branch
Thursday, October 29, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
DIY crafts including slime, design you own Halloween canvas tote bag for candy, paper crafts and plenty of treats. Feel free to wear your costume!
Halloween Storytime and Craft Spectacular
Douglass Branch
Friday, October 30, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Celebrate the season with not so spooky stores and tons of fun and surprises. For ages 4 – 10.
Scents & Sirens: Candle Making and Karaoke
Edison Branch
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Craft your own spooky Halloween candle to take home, then step up to the mic and wake the dead with your favorite karaoke tracks. Whether you're a master crafter, a pop diva, or just here for the thrills, it’s going to be a wick-ed good time.
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Elmwood Park Branch
Month of October
Throughout the month, embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt to find all the hidden letters scattered around the library. Piece them together to spell the magic word and unlock a terrifyingly cute surprise!
Music Bingo: Spooky Sounds of the Season
Elmwood Park Branch
Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 am – Noon
Our DJ plays your favorite Halloween songs as you dance and sing along. Match the songs to the movie or show on your card five in a row, vertical, diagonal and win a prize. Costumes encouraged! For adults and children accompanied by an adult. Refreshments provided.
Event Details
Introduction to Oracle Cards and Crystals
Elmwood Park Branch
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Learn the basics of Tarot and crystals with instructor Ariel. The presentation will include origin and historical use, how to utilize and work with oracle cards, such as Tarot, and how to incorporate crystals into the process.
Egg Carton Ghost Portrait
Elmwood Park Branch
Saturday, October 31, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Get crafty turning egg cartons into spooky ghost portraits in this fun, hands-on art session!
Prince and Princess Day
Franklin Branch
Saturday, October 10, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Feel free to wear your favorite prince and princess clothes and hear a fun prince and princess story! Make a crown and a scepter to take home.
Family Craft
Franklin Branch
Monday, October 12, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Celebrate fall with a DIY lantern. Make a tree or a fox that you can light up with an LED candle and add a warm glow to your fall evenings.
Genealogy 101: Digging Up the Bones
Franklin Branch
Thursday, October 29, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Get a brief introduction on how to research your family history.
Saturday Family Movie Matinee
Hubbard Branch
Saturday, October 17, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Join us for a movie the whole family can enjoy with Disney's Haunted Mansion, a spooky family comedy! Snacks will be available while supplies last. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Movie Matinee at the Library
Jefferson Branch
Saturday, October 24, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Something creepy is creeping in… enjoy Goosebumps 2 at our allages matinee. Popcorn provided—hold it tight when the monsters appear.
Haunted Library
Jefferson Branch
Saturday, October 31, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Come in your costume, and help us to haunt our library. Complete challenges without getting caught for a prize.
Silver Screen Screams!
Lincoln Branch
Saturdays in October 3, 10 & 17, 3:30 pm
A series of classic horror movies for this spooky season! Light refreshments provided.
October 3: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
October 10: The Birds (1963)
October 17: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Booookmarks!
Lincoln Branch
Wednesday, October 28, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Create your very own spooky bespoke bookmark! All materials provided and all ages welcome.
3-D Printing Workshop: Spooky Theme
HYPE Teen Center Main Library
Fridays, October 2, 9 & 16: 4:00 pm
Join us to learn how to create and print your own 3D Prints using our Bambu A1 3D printers. Ages 13-18.
Design Lab: Halloween
HYPE Teen Center Main Library
Saturday, October 10, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you can design your own custom gear using a Cricut machine. Personalize tote bags, shirts, and more with fun graphics and vibrant colors. Age 13-18.
Haunted Michigan Mysteries: Halloween Edition
Main Library
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Join author and shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson as he dives deep into Michigan's most baffling poltergeist activity, real haunted houses, legendary shipwrecks, and mysterious phenomena. Perfect for history buffs and ghost-story lovers alike!
Hallow Hustle Line Dance
Main Library
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Join us for an upbeat evening of line dancing featuring great music, fun moves, and plenty of good vibes. All experience levels are welcome, and costumes are encouraged!
Trick or Book!
Children’s Library at Main
Saturday, October 31, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Stop by the Children's Library Reference Desk to choose a free book and to decorate your own Halloween bookmark! Please register on Eventbrite. While supplies last. Ages 0-12.
Spooky Speed Puzzling
Parkman Branch
Monday, October 19, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Put your teamwork and strategy skills to the test as you race against the clock and other 4-person teams to complete a spooky 500 piece puzzle as fast as possible. There will be a prize for the fastest team. Registration is required.
Trick or Treat at Parkman
Parkman Branch
Saturday, October 31, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Put on your favorite costume and join us for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat adventure around the library! Visit themed stations, collect treats, and enjoy a fun, family-friendly Halloween experience for all ages.
Halloween at Redford
Redford Branch
Saturday, October 31, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Join us at the library for a spooktacular craft and a treat to celebrate Halloween!
Halloween Cookie Decorating Workshop for Kids
Sherwood Forest Branch
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Learn how to decorate Halloween-themed cookies with Joy to-go Bakery. After decorating, we’ll enjoy these delicious treats. This program is limited to 15 children plus their caregiver. Registration is not required, and this program is first-come, first-served on the day of the program. Each customer may attend one session. Ages 4-17.
Introduction to Oracle Cards and Crystals
Wilder Branch
Saturday, October 10, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Practitioner Ariel will explain how to utilize and work with oracle cards (also known as guidance cards) and how to begin to collaborate with crystals.
Wilder Branch Annual Halloween Party
Wilder Branch
Saturday, October 31, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Join us before trick-or-treating for our annual Halloween Party! We will have pizza, pop, games, and crafts. Costumes encouraged!