HalloWEEK is back at the Ames Free Library, and this year we have a whole host of haunting programs for folks of all ages!
Before we get into the specifics of HalloWEEK itself, let's talk preparations! Looking to find a new home for your children's costumes of Halloweens past? In need of something new for this year? Look no further than our first Halloween Costume Swap bring your donations of clean, new/gently used costumes for infants, toddlers, and all Youth sizes to the Children's Room. Then, check out our Little Free Costume Closet at Queset House starting on Monday, October 7.
Tuesday, October 22
- Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2 Watch Party for adults & teens from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Queset House. No registration required.
Saturday, October 26
- Haunting Poetry Reading with Sean Theall for adults & older teens from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Queset House. No registration required.
Monday, October 28
- Monday Movie Matinee for adults from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM at Queset House. No registration required.
- Lego Portrait "Costume Contest" for kids ages 6 - 12 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Queset House. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 29
- Teen Movie Club for teens from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Teen Den. No registration required.
- The Thrill of Fear: Why Scary Things Fascinate Us: an Evening With Peter Laws, from "Into the Fog" for adults from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Queset House. No registration required.
Wednesday, October 30
- Slightly Spooky Movie: Toy Story of Terror for kids & families from 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM at Queset House. No registration required.
- Creepy Craft: Tic-Tac-Toe of Terror for kids ages 6 and up from 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM at Queset House. Registration required.
Thursday, October 31
- Halloween Family Storytime in the Garden for kids and families at 10:30 AM in Queset Garden. No registration required.
- Drop-In Trick-or-Treat all day on Halloween! Costumed kids and teens may visit all of our service desks to trick-or-treat. Costumed adults are welcome to participate at the Circulation Desk and Queset House.
- Halloween Read Aloud: Storytime for Adults for adults at 6:00 PM at Queset House. No registration required.