Come check out one of the many “spooktacular”
events at the Library this fall. From pumpkin crafts
to ghost stories, there’s something for all ages!
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: CANDY SCIENCE
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m.
CHEVIOT BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Listen to a chapter from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and explore buoyancy and paint using candy. Books
will be available for checkout. Registration is required.
TRUE CRIME; QUEEN CITY GOTHIC
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Join “Queen City Gothic” author JT Townsend on a sinister descent into the dark side of Cincinnati history. Based on
his experience exhuming cold cases and quizzing the detectives haunted by them, Townsend examines the most
enigmatic aspects of a homicide investigation. No registration required.
CHOCOLATE FUN!
Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.
GREENHILLS BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Indulge yourself! In celebration of Milton Hershey’s birthday, we’re finger painting
with chocolate syrup. Ages 4 to 12. No registration required.
ECHOBATS BAT PROGRAM!
Monday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.
CLIFTON BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Learn about bats, their habitat and importance to the natural world in Ohio and around the globe! No registration
required.
A CHOCOLATE TASTING PROGRAM
Monday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
WEST END BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS,
Taste, rate, and review a variety of dark chocolate. We will sample imported, national, and local brands. Limit 12;
advance registration required. Registration is required.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: DESIGN A CANDY BAR
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.
CHEVIOT BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Listen to a chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and use melted chocolate to make your own candy bar.
Design the wrapper, too! Books will be available for checkout. Registration is required.
BATS: FACT AND FICTION
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.
MARIEMONT BRANCH
Age Group: ALL AGES, CHILDREN
True or False: bats can get tangled in your hair, bats will suck your blood, bats have amazing eyesight. If you are not
sure whether these statements are bat fact or fiction, or if you just want to learn more about these flying
mammals, join us to hear from Bat Expert Kathy Edelen of EchoBats. No registration required.
THE BRICCA MYSTERY.... AND NOBODY IS TALKING
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
There is something sinister at the heart of these murders. Questions abound. Why will no one go on record about a
brutal triple homicide? What skeletons lurk within the closely guarded files? And how could such a tenacious
investigation uncover a killer without capturing him? Join us as local author and true crime historian JT Townsend
lifts the curtain of secrecy that surrounds this most notorious of all west side cold cases. Registration is required.
ZOMBIE DAY
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.
WESTWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Come play games and prepare for the zombie apocalypse! No registration required.
CANDY LAND ALIVE
Monday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m.
WESTWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIES
Be your very own game piece in our life-size version of Candy Land! No registration required.
GHOSTS OF CINCINNATI
Monday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m.
READING BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS, TEENS
Local author and guide DAN SMITH will tell us about different types of paranormal manifestations and several local
historical spots with paranormal claims. We'll keep some lights on, so join us to get in the mood for the scariest
time of year. No registration required.
GHOSTS OF THE QUEEN CITY
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
COVEDALE BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Learn about hauntings and paranormal sightings around Cincinnati with Dan Smith, author of "Ghosts of Cincinnati:
The Dark Side of the Queen City." No registration required.
THE UNKNOWN LEGEND OF THE CINCINNATI STRANGLER
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
In 1966 the Queen City was the hunting ground for a brutal and elusive slayer who preyed on older women,
murdering seven and assaulting many others. Join “Queen City Gothic” author JT Townsend as he takes a fresh look
at the serial killer who stole Cincinnati's innocence. No registration required.
TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES
Oct. 1-31, 1 p.m.
CHEVIOT BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Turn in your best and scariest two-sentence horror story at the desk for a small prize and an entry into the grand
prize drawing. No registration required.
HOUSE OF HORRORS!
Thursday, Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m.
NORWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Help decorate the branch for Halloween! We'll make a craft too! No registration required.
QUEEN CITY GOTHIC
Thursday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m.
CHEVIOT BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Join JT Townsend, author of the popular book “Queen City Gothic,” to explore the many unsolved crimes from
Cincinnati's past. Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN HORROR MAKEUP
Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Bring out your inner zombie, werewolf or vampire when local horror makeup artist Andrea Pickerell demonstrates
the tricks of the trade! You'll be the envy of all ghouls this Halloween! Space is limited. Teens 12-18 years old.
Registration is required.
MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT COYOTES
Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
LOVELAND BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Coyotes hold a peculiar interest as both an enduring symbol of the wild and a powerful
predator we are always anxious to avoid. Come and listen to Carol Cartaino's presentation
on the surprisingly complex question of how to identify a coyote, the real and imagined dangers they pose, their
personality and lifestyle, and non-deadly ways of discouraging them. No registration required.
MYSTERY AT THE LIBRARY
Monday, Oct. 6, 3 p.m.
PRICE HILL BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Mystery at the Library is a board game similar to Clue. Participants will compete to solve the mystery first by
answering three questions: What book series was stolen from the Library? What device was used to break into the
library? Which room was the book series stolen from? No registration required.
OWLS OF OHIO
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.
ST. BERNARD BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Stop by the branch and meet some of our year round resident owls in Ohio and learn the secrets that make them
such effective predators of the night. No registration required.
OWL HAND WARMERS
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Make unique owl hand warmers to stay toasty this winter! Registration is required.
FALL APPLE PARTY
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.
MADISONVILLE BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Celebrate fall with apple-themed activities, snacks, and stories. No registration required.
BATS IN THE LIBRARY
Monday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.
GREENHILLS BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Have fun and learn exciting information about bats, including meeting a live bat.
Presented by EchoBats, Inc. No registration required.
NOT SO SCARY LUMINARIES
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Looking for easy decorations to make this Halloween? Join us as we create some not so scary luminaries to light up
the night. Halloween and fall snacks will also be provided! Registration is required.
EXPERIMENTAL HALLOWEEN SOUNDTRACK NIGHT:
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
MAIN LIBRARY - READING GARDEN LOUNGE
Age Group: ADULTS, TEENS, ALL AGES
Join us if you dare for a screening of Rupert Julian's chilling 1925 silent film “The
Phantom of the Opera” with a live experimental soundtrack by The Symphony
of Horror. Don your spookiest Halloween costume for a chance to win some
scary prizes. No registration required.
ZOMBIE-WEEN!
Thursday, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m.
NORWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Celebrate Halloween with Zombie games and crafts! No registration required.
SCHOOL'S OUT: HALLOWEEN CRAFTS
Friday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.
HARRISON BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Stop by the Harrison Library between 10:30 and noon to make a variety of
Halloween crafts. For children age 12 and under. Registration is required.
READINGS OF ANOTHER KIND EXPO
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.
MAIN LIBRARY - READING GARDEN LOUNGE
Age Group: ALL AGES, ADULTS
Victor Paruta, renowned clairvoyant, kicks off the event with a group psychic reading. Afterward, 10 attendees will
be chosen for a free tarot card reading from spiritual expert Patricia Garry. All are welcome to listen and learn from
the readings. Cincinnati Research and Paranormal Studies will also be on hand to answer questions and show off
their investigative equipment. No registration required.
THE SWEET SIDE OF CHEMISTRY - CANDY
Monday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Join us as we celebrate National Chemistry Week with “The Sweet Side of Chemistry – Candy.” Explore how
chemistry is involved in candy and confections. No registration required.
WATCHA GONNA CRAFT? 3D GHOSTS!
Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
HYDE PARK BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Stop by and scare up your very own haunting ghost sculpture! Ages 10-18. Registration
recommended.
THE SWEET SIDE OF CHEMISTRY - CANDY
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Join us as we celebrate National Chemistry Week with “The Sweet Side of Chemistry –
Candy.” Explore how chemistry is involved in candy and confections. No registration
required.
FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT: MONSTER MAKERS
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
MT. HEALTHY BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIES
Create something to lurk in the shadows at our Halloween Family Craft Night! We'll have plain cupcakes, frosting
and candy to make your creature as creepy as you can imagine. Registration is required.
BATS IN THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
HARRISON BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
We’re going batty at the library! Learn all about these amazing creatures of the night from Kathy Edelen of
Echobats, Inc. Then make a special bat craft. For ages 5-12. Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.
ELMWOOD PLACE BRANCH
Age Group: ALL AGES
Come One, Come All to a Halloween Celebration! There will be snacks, games, and prizes to celebrate one spooky
night. No registration required.
ZOMBIE DOLLS
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Are you hungry for braaaaaains? Then come to the Forest Park branch to turn ordinary dolls into zombies! Supplies
are limited, so please pre-register. Registration is required.
WHO KILLED THE LINDBERGH BABY?
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
HARRISON BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS
Join “Queen City Gothic” author JT Townsend as he takes a fresh look at the Lindbergh Kidnapping as he combines
contemporary photographs of the crime scene with archival images from 1932 to create a unique perspective on
this notorious crime. Registration is required.
LISTEN TO THIS! THE MYSTERY OF SOUL SINGER JUNIOR MCCANTS
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
MAIN LIBRARY - POPULAR LIBRARY LOUNGE
Age Group: ADULTS
In October 2008, a 45 RPM vinyl record sold for $15,000 on eBay. The artist’s name was Junior McCants and the
label was Cincinnati’s own King Records. Rumors spread on the internet about the identity of the singer. Some
even stated that McCants died in 1967 within days of the recording session. Come to a program to hear the music
and the true story of this Cincinnati musician from his sisters and his music collaborator, Charles Spurling. No
registration required.
HALLOWEEN BINGO
Thursday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m.
WESTWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Join us for our Special Halloween themed Bingo! Ages 6-12. No registration
required.
SHIVER IN SHARONVILLE
Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
SHARONVILLE BRANCH
Age Group: FAMILIES, AGES 1 -6
A preschool Halloween party, parade and storytime. Costumes are optional.
No registration required.
TEEN AFTER-HOURS MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Bring your friends to our exclusive Teen Only After-Hours Movie Night! Snacks provided! Teens age 12-18.
Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN BALL
Friday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.
WESTWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS, TEENS
Celebrate Halloween with food, music, games, and costumes! No registration required.
SPOOKY SPECTACULAR
Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.
DELHI TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: ALL AGES
Come to the library dressed in your Halloween costume for crafts and treats. No registration required.
PAINT A PUMPKIN
Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.
GREENHILLS BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Join us as we paint pumpkins. While supplies last. No registration required.
HALLOWEEN COMICFEST & ALL HALLOW'S READ
Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m.
MAIN LIBRARY - ATRIUM
Get an early start on Halloween! Celebrate Halloween ComicFest and All Hallow's Read with us and
receive a free spooky comic book or novel and candy. Participate in a scavenger hunt with prizes! Check out our
books, displays, graphic novels, and movies while visiting us. No registration required.
MONSTER MASH PARTY
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.
NORWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: ALL AGES
Join us to celebrate Halloween with crafts, games, and all around fun! No registration required.
A HALLOWEEN HULABALOO
Saturday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m.
CORRYVILLE BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, ALL AGES
Come dressed in costume! We'll tell spooky tales followed by songs and dancing. Join us for Halloween trivia,
games, and a special ghoulish treat! No registration required.
BOO BASH HALLOWEEN PARTY
Monday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Celebrate Halloween with fun, games, and a treat! Wear a costume if you like. Ages 4-7. Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN MOVIE FOR KIDS
Monday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIES
Come and watch a scary movie! No registration required.
CORNERSTONE PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIVE GROUP
Monday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: ADULTS, TEENS
Are you curious about the supernatural? Meet members of this Cincinnati based group and their investigator dog
to find out about local cases they have researched. Recommended for adults. Teens and children welcome,
accompanied by parent or guardian. No registration required.
TEEN COSTUME PARTY
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:15 p.m.
OAKLEY BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Come dressed in your best Halloween costume! Candy provided. Registration is required.
FEAR FACTOR CHALLENGE
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m.
WYOMING BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Compete in the annual Fear Factor Challenge and see if you have what it takes to scarf down unique delicacies
before your competitors! Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
CHEVIOT BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Celebrate Halloween at the library with not-so-scary stories, simple crafts, food and fun! Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN STORIES AND MUSIC
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m.
PRICE HILL BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIES
Special presenters Russ and Barb Childers from Bear Foot will present spooky tales and songs perfect for
Halloween. No registration required.
MONSTER PARTY
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
MADISONVILLE BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Come join us for a Monster Party! Make monster masks, play games, hear not-so-scary
stories, and enjoy snacks. No registration required.
HALLOWEEN BASH!
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
ST. BERNARD BRANCH
Age Group: ALL AGES
Join us for some spooky fun including snacks, games and crafts! Registration is required.
TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.
HARRISON BRANCH
Age Group: FAMILIES, CHILDREN
Happy Halloween! Wear your costume, hear stories and trick-or-treat at the library. No registration required.
TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m.
HARRISON BRANCH
Age Group: FAMILIES, CHILDREN
Happy Halloween! Wear your costume, hear stories and trick-or-treat at the library. No registration required.
HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.
DELHI TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Spooky, creaky, screechy...and yummy? Come in groups of two and decorate a haunted gingerbread house that will
scare the neighbors. Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN KICK-OFF
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.
WESTWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIES
Stop by and design your own trick-or-treat bag! Registration is required.
DUCT TAPE MASKS
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.
GREENHILLS BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Create a custom mask from duct tape. No registration required.
HALLOWEEN CRAFT FOR KIDS
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Join us for some spooky arts and crafts. Be ready to make some terrifying creations! No registration required.
HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m.
DELHI TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Spooky, creaky, screechy...and yummy? Come in groups of two and decorate a haunted gingerbread house that will
scare the neighbors. Registration is required.
GROOVY GHOULS HALLOWEEN PARTY
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Hey Kids, join us for a ghoulish time as we celebrate Halloween with games, fun and a special treat! Dress up if you
like. Ages 8-12 years. No registration required.
SKULL BRACELETS FOR TEENS
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Make a spooky skull bracelet for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! No registration required.
HORROR MAKEUP FOR TEENS
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
CLIFTON BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Wanna look scary for Halloween? Makeup artist Andrea Pickerell will give you that zombie look with painted on
cuts, warts, and wounds. Have fun scaring your family and friends! Registration is required.
MONSTER MADNESS!
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
WYOMING BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Listen to Monster Stories, create a Monster Snack, and make and take a Monster Corner Bookmark! All ages are
welcome, but children under 8 years old will need to bring a grown-up to assist them. Registration is required.
SPOOKY STORYTIME
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
WESTWOOD BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIES
Join us for a special Halloween themed storytime! Don't forget to wear your costume! No registration required.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m.
CHEVIOT BRANCH
Age Group: TEENS
Wear your costume a day early to try it out. We will have a costume contest, snacks, and karaoke. Come alone, or
bring some friends. Registration is required.
HALLOWEEN STORYTIME
Friday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.
FOREST PARK BRANCH
Age Group: AGES 3 - 6, CHILDREN
Join us for a special Halloween storytime. Put your costume on and get ready to hear some spooky stories. No
registration required.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!
Friday, Oct. 31, 4 p.m.
CLIFTON BRANCH
Age Group: CHILDREN
Start your trick-or-treating early and join us at the Haunted Library for a costume contest! Fun, treats and prizes!
No registration required.