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Haunted Detroit

Main Library

Tuesday, October 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join Michigan-based author and paranormal investigator Nicole Beauchamp as she leads you down some of historic Detroit's darkest corridors. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/n...;

Create a Ghost in a Jar—All Ages

Chaney Branch

Saturday, October 14, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Join this Etsy craze, unleash your creativity, and trap very own ghost in a mason jar! Whether you want to create sophisticated decor or have some family fun, this craft is for everyone. This event is open to people of ALL ages, so bring your friends and family along for a fun-filled afternoon. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f...;

Fall Craft and Story Time

Chandler Park Branch

Saturday, October 14, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Drop-in for a craft and story time to celebrate the Fall season! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f...;

Halloween: Monster Treats

Lincoln Branch

Monday, October 16, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Decorate your very own monster using puffed cereal treats! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...;

Halloween Themed Scavenger Hunt in the Library

Main Library

Friday, October 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Stop by the library to participate in our Halloween-themed scavenger hunt in the library. Prizes awarded upon completion! For ages 5+ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...;

Spooky Halloween

Knapp Branch

Saturday, October 21, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Paint not-so-scary rocks to decorate around your home or share with friends and family. Bring your imagination and let's have some fun! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s...;

Thrifted Ghost Painting Party

HYPE Center Main Library

Saturday, October 21, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Paint a friendly little ghost onto an old thrifted painting and create some new art! All materials provided! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t...;

Costume Swap

Children’s Library at Main

Saturday, October 21, 4:00 p.m.

Have an old costume you don't want hanging around? Need a new costume, but don't find the ones in store as cool? Donate a full costume, or costume pieces, to earn a swap spot - allowing you to explore other donated costumes that might be a fun surprise to alter or embellish for a totally unique costume this Halloween! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/c...;

Little Kids Halloween Parade and Story Time

Chaney Branch

Wednesday, October 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Come for story time fun, and show off your costume in a fun parade around the library! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l...;

Arts and Scraps: Monster Edition

Jefferson Branch

Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Create your own Halloween monster from an Arts & Scraps kit. Recommended for children ages 5+ . https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;

Glow in the Dark Halloween Slime

Children’s Library at Main

Friday, October 27, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Stop by the Children's Library to make some cool glow-in-the-dark Halloween slime! This STEM activity will teach kids how to make slime using simple ingredients. For ages Ages 5+ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/g...;

Frankenstein Monster Mash

Children’s Library at Main

Saturday, October 28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

We're celebrating all things Frankenstein, including some trivia about the writer and the original book, a Frankenstein-Footrace, a puzzle hunt to find the hiding monster in Children's Library, along with some fun themed crafts. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f...;

Spooky Kids Halloween

Parkman Branch

Saturday, October 28, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a spooky scavenger hunt, crafts, and MORE! Complete a scavenger hunt to earn prizes and candy, make a spooky lantern that you can take home. And wear your costumes and celebrate Halloween at the Parkman Library! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s...;


HYPE Center Main Library

HYPE Halloween Party for Teens

Saturday, October 28, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

We are having a cool Halloween Party with a Smash Brothers competition on our big screen, games, pizza and drinks, a zombie craft, green screen selfie station and more. Come dressed up or not, up to you! For ages 13-18 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...;

All Kids Halloween Parade and Story Time

Chaney Branch

Saturday, October 28, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Come for story time fun, and show off your costume in a fun parade around the library! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;

Crawling Cuties

Redford Branch

Saturday, October 28, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Huron Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center will teach you about all sorts of crawling cuties: such as insects, spiders and roly-polies. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...;

Halloween: Spooktacular Game Day

Lincoln Branch

Monday, October 30, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Compete with your friends and family at Eyeball and Spoon, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, Witches Hat Ring Toss, Candy Corn Bowling, and Jack-O-Lantern Bean Bag Toss! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...;

Trick or Treat at the Library!

Edison Branch

Tuesday, October 31, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Get ready to dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join us for fun and treats. Our library will have exciting activities for kids of all ages. Come on in for trick or treating, coloring and games! Don't forget to bring your trick or treat bag, as we have plenty of candy and goodies waiting for you! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t...;

Halloween: Trick or Treat at the Library!

Lincoln Branch

Tuesday, October 31, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Stop by Lincoln Branch for your candy alternative tricks and treats! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...;

Build-a-Teddy Bear Halloween Edition

Sherwood Forest Branch

Tuesday, October 31, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Before you trick-or-treat, stop by for stories and build a furry friend to take with you on your trick-or-treating adventure. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/b...;

Halloween Party

Children’s Library at Main

Tuesday, October 31, 6:00 p.m.

We'll have candy! We'll have crafts! We'll have spooky and silly activities for all! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/h...

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