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Whether it’s a ghost just trying to fit in or a house that is dying to be haunted, these spooky picture books are perfect for an All Hallows’ Eve read-a-loud.

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you feel more alive than ever. October is my favorite month where I usually spend most of my time thinking of all of the spooky things that I…

Are you craving some SPOOKtacular Halloween movies? Join Melissa and Dennis as they trick-or-treat through the library to find some sweet scary movie recommendations. Let us know “witch” is your favorite—don’t ghost us!

Black cats and Halloween really go together. This time of year, images of black cats are everywhere. A sleek black cat silhouette sits in the light of a full moon. Glowing eyes peek out from behind a window or on…

Creepy Season is currently happening (or for some of us, it’s always happening), and to celebrate such an occasion, Netflix recently released The Haunting of Bly Manor. You know that you’re in for a good time when something has the word “manor” in…

There is a certain chill in the air this time of year. Days are getting shorter, shadows just a little longer. As the leaves begin to change and the nights start to get cooler, everything seems just a little darker,…

Everyone loves a good spooky book around Halloween. Below are 13 picks to scare you out of your mind. (Note: books with an * are adult books for young adults)

As with so many things this year, Halloween will be a little different. The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control have published safety guidelines, suggestions for alternative activities and warnings about what not to do this year. Haunted…

Ya llegó el mes de octubre y a muchos les gusta leer libros con criaturas de terror que pueden ser muy divertidos. Ponte en el espíritu de halloween con estos libros nuevos que tenemos en la biblioteca.

Hello boys and ghouls! ‘Tis the season for scary movies! The weather is getting colder and the days are shorter. There’s nothing better than to cozy up on the couch with a blanket, some popcorn and a bone-chilling horror movie….