Halloween at the San José Public Library

Spooky haunted house on a full moon night with a purple sky. Text: Halloween at the San José Public Library.
Spooky haunted house on a full moon night with a purple sky. Text: Halloween at the San José Public Library.
Spooky haunted house on a full moon night with a purple sky. Text: Halloween at the San José Public Library.

Frightfully Fun Festivities

Ghoulishly Good Times

Charming little ghost with a book and a warm cuppa resting against a pumpking on a full moon night with a purple sky and gnarled trees. Text: Booktacular Giveaway.

SJPL's Halloween Booktacular Giveaway

From October 21-31, kids and teens (ages 0-18) can stop by any library to pick out a free book and spooky-themed comic or graphic novel.
Adorable cats dressed in a witch, wizard, and cutely fierce pirate costume on a full moon night with a purple sky and gnarled trees.

Halloween Costume Parades

Put on your scariest, your sparkliest, or your silliest costumes and join us at one of our spooktacular costume parades!

More Spooktacular Events

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Ghoulishly Good Reads

Spooky 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.

Staff Picks: What Would Wednesday (Addams) Read?

Are you in loathe with Wednesday Addams? Join us for a creepy romp as we look for murderers, beasties, and besties in the YA Collection.

SJPL Picks: Horror

This selection of books features some of the latest and spookiest additions to the SJPL adult collection.

SJPL Picks: Scary Stories (~Grade 3-7)

Gather round, ghouls and boos, for here are tales for your kind. This list contains Horror chapter books for children grades 3-7.

Halloween books

Tales and Tips from the SJPL Team

Blogs

My Top 13 Halloween Movies

My personal Top 13 Halloween Movies! Stop by the library for your own Halloween movie marathon.

Happy Halloween!

A look at the cultural roots and history of Halloween, as well as some book recommendations!
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