Explore new library programs and resources, plus get a sneak peak at upcoming bestsellers!
Welcome to October
Have a spooky autumn...
Is horrifying Halloween your style? Or do you prefer a funny fall? We have books for both (and everything in between), plus new releases, programs for all ages, and a thrilling database to tell you about!
Staff Spotlight
Middle Grade Horror for Future Stephen King Fans
Does your young reader love books that go bump in the night? They’re not alone. Many children enjoy scary stories and the outlet they provide. Hand these books to mature trick-or-treaters with a true taste for the macabre—or keep them for yourself, but consider leaving the hall light on.
Early Reader Book Club: Spooky Stories
Tuesday, October 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Blasco Library
If you are just too old for storytime and slightly too young for our other school-age book clubs, this one is for you! At Early Reader Book Club, we read fun books appropriate for ages 5-8 or grades K through 2. Join us for our spooky first meeting and see what book clubs are all about! **Registration is required and space is limited.**
Secret Agent Camp
Saturday, October 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Edinboro Branch Library
This program is for youth ages 8-18. Participants will learn to break a variety of codes, create their own code, discover secret messages and a lot more. This program will conclude with a spy mission on November 16.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, October 5, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Blasco Library
Join The GeekErie in exploring this fantasy role playing game. Roll some dice and join us on a grand adventure! Free. Ages 13-18. No registration required.
The Eerie Voices Paranormal Society Presents: Exploring the Paranormal
Saturday, October 12, 12:45pm - 2:45pm, Iroquois Avenue Branch Library
Come join us at the library and learn about your local Eerie Voices Paranormal Society (E.V.P.S.).
The E.V.P.S. will be discussing what their society does, their group’s mission, what tools they use to capture paranormal activity, what locations they’ve investigated, the evidence they’ve captured, and Erie’s most haunted locations.You're encouraged to come in with questions about paranormal activity. Free and open to the public, no registration Required.
This Halloween, try out hoopla, where thrills are instantly available! From classic Halloween eBooks for children to cult horror hits for adults, hoopla has something for you to enjoy, whether you like things just a little spooky or very, very scary.
