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Spooky Month 2024
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Mini Pumpkin Decorating
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Monday, October 7 @ 3:30pm
Families are invited to decorate mini pumpkins
for the fall or spooky season!
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
11962 Bailey Street
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Witch’s Brew Slime
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Wednesday, October 9 @ 3:30pm
Join us as we mix a few ingredients together to brew a batch of witch’s brew slime for spooky season!
Program recommended for children ages 6-12.
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
Q-Tip Skeletons
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Saturday, October 12 @ 11:00am
Join us as we build a skeleton out of Q-tips!
Program recommended for children ages 4-12.
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Sew Spooky!
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Tuesday, October 15 @ 4:00pm
Make your very own Trick-O-Treat bag! Bag is perfect for candy or gift giving. No sewing experience necessary, registration required. Program recommended for teens and adults.
Foothill Ranch Library
27002 Cabriole Way
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Paper Quilled Spider
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Tuesday, October 15 @ 4:00pm
Join us and learn how to make a paper quilled spider for Halloween! Program recommended for adults only.
Garden Grove Main Library
11200 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Ghost in a Jar
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Thursday, October 17 @ 3:30pm
Teens are invited to create their very own ghost to contain within a jar. Be sure to keep the lid tight!
Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604
Make a Pumpkin!
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Friday, October 18 @ 10:00am
Visit the library and make a cute – or spooky – little pumpkin using yarn and a pool noodle. Registration recommended.
Laguna Woods Library
24266 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Plaster Skull Painting
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Monday, October 21 @ 4:00pm
Come relax and explore your spooky side as we paint plaster skulls. Program recommended for adults. Registration required.
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Pumpkin Painting
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Tuesday, October 22 @ 3:30pm
It's time for our Annual Mini Pumpkin Painting Party! Bring your own pumpkin or choose one of ours, while supplies last. Program recommended for older kids and teens.
Ladera Ranch Library
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
DIY Dolls
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Tuesday, October 22 @ 4:00pm
Join us at the library as we get creative and make spooky dolls. Program recommended for teens only.
Garden Grove Main Library
11200 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Pumpkin Decorating
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Thursday, October 24 @ 4:00pm
Join us at the library to decorate a pumpkin! Make it spooky or make it silly but most of all have fun!
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Sugar Skull Decorating
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Tuesday, October 29 @ 3:00pm
Decorate a calavera de azucar (sugar skull) to celebrate Día de los Muertos!
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
11962 Bailey Street
Garden Grove, CA 92845
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Spooktacular outdoor film screening
Friday, October 25 @ 6:00pm
We invite you to have a frightfully fun night at the library.
Join us in the library courtyard for an after-hours film screening of Hocus Pocus (1993). Don't forget to bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite treat to enjoy during the film. Doors open at 6pm, and the movie starts at 6:30pm.
Complimentary concessions while supplies last.
- Rated PG.
- Runtime: 1hr 36 mins.
- No registration required.
- All ages welcome.
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-1752
Hocus Pocus, 1993 (PG)
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Saturday, October 26 @ 10:00am
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993 (PG)
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Saturday, October 26 @ 2:00pm
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Goosebumps, 2015 (PG)
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Thursday, October 31 @ 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Spooky Animals
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Thursday, October 3 @ 4:00pm
Environment Nature Center will be visiting the library to showcase some spooktacular books and critters!
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Halloween Dance Costume Party
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Thursday, October 10 @ 4:00pm
Join us as we host The Microphone Doctors, a hip hop, dance and comedy duo you must see to believe! Wear your favorite costume and take part in the parade afterwards, you won’t want to miss it!
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
All Hallows Eve Masquerade Ball
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Thursday, October 10 @ 4:00pm
Join us for a spellbindingly good time! Teens are invited to our first ever haunted masquerade with music, refreshments and more! Pick up your free ticket from the Tustin Library.
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Cryptid Scavenger Hunt
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Thursday, October 10 @ 4:30pm
These mythical creatures are loose in the library. Come help us search for these wild cryptids!
Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604
Pumpkin Decorating Party
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Saturday, October 12 @ 2:30pm
Join the pumpkin decorating party, bring your own or use one of the pumpkins provided. We’ll have spooky tunes and light refreshments, while supplies last.
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Harry’s Halloween Snacks
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Monday, October 14 @ 3:00pm
Wizards and witches, gather for some spooky treats inspired by Hogwarts feasts! Make pumpkin juice and pretzel wands, then enjoy eating your creations! Limited to first 50 participants.
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Spooky Acrylics
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Tuesday, October 15 @ 4:00pm
Learn about different types of acrylics and painting techniques. Students will also be able to complete their own spooky work of art! Program recommended for children ages 7-12. Registration required.
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
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Tuesday, October 15 @ 4:30pm
Tweens/teens are invited to make spooky, haunted gingerbread houses! Materials provided, while supplies last. Registration required.
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Count Dave, the Silly Vampire
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Thursday, October 17 @ 4:00pm
Each year a new king is chosen, visit the library to see if Count Dave and his magic tricks will be the Halloween King! Perhaps this will be Count Dave's year?!
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Halloween Magic Show
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Thursday, October 17 @ 5:00pm
Join us as for a special Halloween magic show. Get ready to roll on the floor and laugh your head off! Christopher T. Magician brings laughter to all ages along with audience participation.
La Habra Library
221 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
Spooky Magic Show
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Saturday, October 19 @ 11:00am
California Joe has come to share some spooky magic with children of all ages.
Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party
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Monday, October 21 @ 3:30pm
Ghouls of all ages are invited to come in their costume or just as they are and dance to family-friendly tunes. We’ll provide the glow elements!
Villa Park Library
17865 Santiago Blvd.
Villa Park, CA 92861
Monster Hands
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Wednesday, October 23 @ 3:30pm
Join us as we make a spooky snack. We’ll be making monster hands using popcorn and candy! Program recommended for children ages 6-12.
Westminster Library
8180 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683
Monster Bash!
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Thursday, October 24 @ 10:30am
Calling all ghouls and ghosts! Take your Halloween costume for a test drive and join us for an outdoor dance party, a costume parade, and lots of tricky treats!
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Spooky Spiders
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Thursday, October 24 @ 11:30am
Visit the library to learn all about spiders! We'll start with a story and then hit the trail to learn about these creepy, crawly creatures. We'll finish back in the library with a related craft.
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
Spooky Escape Room
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Thursday, October 24 @ 3:30pm
Celebrate spooky season at the library, can you escape the haunted house? Solve the puzzles and find out! Program recommended for children 4+ and adults.
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Teen Pumpkin Carving Party
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Thursday, October 24 @ 4:00pm
Teens! Bring your friends for some pumpkin carving fun. Sip warm cider while you create a funny or spooky pumpkin. Registration required.
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Teen Pumpkin Carving Costume Contest
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Thursday, October 24 @ 5:00pm
This spooktacular event will have all the materials you need, including pumpkins for decorating. Wear your favorite costume for a chance to win a prize for the best outfit! Registration required.
San Clemente Library
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Trick or Treat
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Thursday, October 24 @ 5:30pm
A trick or treat event for all ages. Enjoy a spooky maze, craft, bubble dance party, and tons of trick or treating, while supplies last.
Garden Grove Main Library
11200 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Halloween Haunt
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Sunday, October 27 @ 2:00pm
Join us outdoors for some games, arts and crafts, and family-friendly (not-so-spooky) fun!
Irvine Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Spooky Spectacular
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Wednesday, October 30 @ 4:00pm
Families are invited to join us for a spooktacular time as we make caramel apple ‘nachos’ and play ghost bingo!
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Costume Parade
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Wednesday, October 30 @ 4:00pm
It's a costume parade for the whole family! Put on your best costume and parade around the library, also enjoy some crafts and face painting!
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
Trick or Treat
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Thursday, October 31 @ 2:30pm
Put on your costumes and head to the library for a round of trick-or-treating! Enjoy candy, crafts and coloring, while supplies last.
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Glow Dance Party
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Thursday, October 31 @ 4:00pm
Come dressed in your best costume on your way to trick-or-treat for a fun glow dance party at the library!
Laguna Beach Library
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Costume Candy Walk
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Thursday, October 31 @ 4:30pm
Dress up in your favorite costume and get a jump start on trick-or-treating. Come listen to some fun music and get treats along the way!
Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Spooktacular Vampire Storytime
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Tuesday, October 1 @ 10:30am
Join us for a special family-friendly storytime where we’ll read books, sing songs, and help promote early literacy skills. Followed by a coffee filter bat craft. Recommended for children ages 2-6.
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 926...
Spooktacular Halloween Storytime
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Tuesday, October 29 @ 10:30am
Join us for a special Halloween storytime where we’ll read books, sing songs, and help promote early literacy skills. Followed by a trick or treat parade! Recommended for children ages 2-6.
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Halloween Storytime
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Wednesday, October 30 @ 11:00am
Join us for a Halloween dress-up preschool storytime! Spooky treats will be distributed after the storytime, children and caregivers are encouraged to dress-up!
La Habra Library
221 East La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
Spooky Toddler Storytime
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Thursday, October 31 @ 10:00am
Children 1-3 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy some spooky stories, songs, and rhymes. Costumes are encouraged!
Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604
Monster Storytime
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Thursday, October 31 @ 10:30am
Join us for a special monster themed storytime with a craft to follow! Children are invited to wear their favorite monster mask or outfit.
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Spooky Preschool Storytime
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Thursday, October 31 @ 11:00am
Children 3-5 years old and their parents or caregivers will enjoy some spooky stories, songs, and rhymes. Costumes are encouraged!
Irvine Heritage Park Library
14361 Yale Avenue
Irvine, CA 92604
Music Movement Monster Mash!
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Thursday, October 31 @ 11:00am
Join us for a monstrously good storytime with music, dancing and spooky stories. Costumes are encouraged!
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Spooky Storytime
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Thursday, October 31 @ 11:30am
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween attire and enjoy a spooky tale or two!
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
