September 30, 2026
Halloween is coming to MCPL, with programs and activities for kids, teens, and adults. Kids can enjoy Halloween crafts, dance parties, spooky games, stories, and other seasonal activities, while teens can find programs designed with them in mind. Adults can explore the history and traditions of Halloween, learn about cemetery art, and take a closer look at the work of Edgar Allan Poe. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season, whether you’re looking for family fun or something a little more grown-up.
Programs for Kids
Kids Create Art: Spooky Crafts
Craft and create at the Library! Spooky season is upon us, and it’s a great time to make art. We provide the supplies; you supply the imagination.
Early Literacy Music and Movement: Spooky Dance Party
Rattle your bones and stomp your feet to songs and rhymes with a spooky theme. Costumes are optional for this event. Geared for children ages 0-5.
Are you ready for the spooky season? Come hear an eerie tale, play chillingly fun games, make ghoulish creations, and check out our favorite hair-raising books at this thrilling party! Wear a costume or come as you are for this terribly enjoyable event.
Spooky Storytelling at Woodneath
Visit the historic Woodneath house (in costume if you dare) for a fall evening of family-friendly spooky stories! Please note that this is an oral storytelling program for all ages, not a storytime for young children.
Programs for Teens:
Come join the revelry; don't be late. Dance your spooky heart out, cosplay, and create! Watch your Library transform into a haunted haven for all of the ghouls and goblins to showcase their costumes, bone up on creepy crafting skills, and ramble like the recently risen.
Teens Create Art: Spooky Crafts
Craft and create at the Library! Spooky season is upon us, and it’s a great time to make art. We provide the supplies; you supply the imagination.
Programs for Adults:
The Haunted History of Halloween (Zoom)
Explore the pagan origins of Halloween with Dr. Bill Thierfelder. Discover how the custom of trick-or-treat originated during harvest festivals, how Christianity tried to co-opt the celebration, and more. We’ll take a captivating journey through the mysterious tales behind the spookiest night of the year.
Cemetery Art for Genealogy (Hybrid)
Discover the meanings of commonly found tombstone icons and get an overview of changes in tombstone materials and design along with some tips to maximize your family research.
Unraveling the Enigma: Exploring the Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Zoom)
Delve into the fascinating world of one of literature’s most enigmatic figures with historian Valerie Gugala. We’ll explore Edgar Allan Poe’s life, his influences, and the enduring legacy of his literary creations.
There’s plenty happening at MCPL this Halloween season. Take a look through these programs and find something that fits your interests and schedule. From hands-on activities and parties to history, art, and literature, there’s something for kids, teens, and adults to enjoy.
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