Something Spooky is Happening
Get into the Halloween spirit with dozens of fang-tastic, free events filled with spooky stories, costume contests, and ghoulishly good fun. From family-friendly celebrations and creative activities to plenty of seasonal surprises, there’s something for ghosts and ghouls of all ages at SJPL.
Eek-citing Events
Ghoulishly Good Times
Trunk-or-Treat Events
Join us for a Trunk-or-Treat event, where kids and families can enjoy a safe and community-focused Halloween experience.
Halloween Costume Parades
Put on your scariest, your sparkliest, or your silliest costumes and join us at one of our spooktacular costume parades!
SJPL's Halloween Booktacular Giveaway
From October 20-31, kids and teens can stop by any library to pick out a free book and spooky-themed comic or graphic novel.
Boo-tiful and Bewitched Reads
Staff Picks
SJPL Picks: Halloween Picture Books
Let's get ready to celebrate Halloween with these great picture books! They are suitable for children in grades K-3rd.
SJPL Picks: YA Horror
Do you have a hankering for hauntings, or a passion for the paranormal? Check out these creepy new additions to the SJPL teen collection.
SJPL Picks: Horror
This selection of books features some of the latest and spookiest additions to the SJPL adult collection.
