Halloween Program and Parade at King Library

Adorable cats dressed in a witch, wizard, and cutely fierce pirate costume on a full moon night with a purple sky and gnarled trees.

It’s Time for Not-Too-Spooky Fun on Wednesday, October 30 at 4:00 PM!

WITCH way to the fun? Right here!

Join us at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library for a fang-tastic time on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 PM. It’s a family-friendly Halloween event that promises plenty of thrills without the chills—perfect for your little ghouls and goblins.

Here’s what’s creeping up:

  • Showtime at 4:00 PM: We’ll kick off the hauntingly good times with an outdoor performance by Andy Z. Don’t forget to bring a cozy blanket or mat to sit on—no need to be a scaredy-cat about comfort!
  • After the show: We’ll assemble our mini monsters on the first floor for a fun costume parade through the library’s first four floors. Trick-or-Treat stations will be lurking around each corner, and escalators and elevators will help you float from floor to floor.
  • After the parade: Each kid gets to grab a free book, plus enjoy some fun activities in the Children's Room!

Costumes are encouraged (but not required), so dust off those witch hats and superhero capes!

Want More Halloween Happenings?

Don’t be haunted by FOMO—check out our other spooktacular events and also ghoulishly good reads. We promise they’ll lift your spirits!

Halloween at SJPL 

Need Costume Inspiration?

Not sure what to wear? Don’t let your creativity be “ghosted”! Check out these awesome books for costume ideas that’ll make you stand out this Halloween.

SJPL Picks: Halloween Picture Books

List created by SJPL_KidsPicks

Those on the hunt for a Halloween read without spooky tricks will find plenty of readable treats on this list of picture books, filled with friendlier versions of the fearsome Halloween creatures we know and love. Picture books for Halloween, suitable to share with boos and ghouls from Pre-K to 3rd grade. Selected by SJPL Librarians.






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