GHOSTLY GOINGS-ON
Free Halloween Activities at the Dayton Metro Library
DAYTON CITY BRANCHES:
Belmont, Burkhardt, East, Electra C Doren, Madden Hills, Northwest, Westwood, Temporary Downtown Branch
With October comes Halloween and thoughts of haunted happenings. The Dayton Metro Library has many seasonal activities scheduled for all ages. From ghosts to Big Foot, The Library explores the odd and unexplained this month.
For teens, the Ohio Ghost Hunters group visits many branches of the Dayton Metro Library to discuss the tools and techniques they use in their investigations.
“There are so many people who have an interest in the paranormal, but never get the chance to experience an investigation first-hand,” The Ghost Hunters organization says. “We love sharing our experiences with them.”
For adult audiences, guest speakers will discuss their research into local and regional haunted places. And for young children, the Library offers plenty of not-too-spooky Halloween parties, puppet shows, storytimes and crafts – costumes encouraged.
All programs are free. For more information on these or any Library program, visit the Events Calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call (937) 463-BOOK.
FOR CHILDREN:
Wump Mucket Kooky Spooky Puppet Show
THUR, 10/13 | 4-5:30 PM | Temporary Main Library, all ages
Halloween Storytime
SAT, 10/22 | 10:30-11 AM | Burkhardt, all ages
Halloween Haunting
A skeleton scavenger hunt, creepy crafts and treats.
MON, 10/24 | 4-5 PM | Northwest, ages 5-12
Halloween Gaga Ball
Kinder, gentler dodgeball game in costume!
WED, 10/26 | 3:30-4:30 PM | East, ages 8-18
Spooktacular October
Harvest games and crafts
SAT, 10/29 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Madden Hills, ages 5-12
Creepy, Howl-y Halloween Fun
Crafts, treats and fun!
MON, 10/31 | 4-5 PM | Westwood, all ages
FOR ADULTS AND TEENS:
Ohio Ghost Hunters
How do the Ohio Ghost Hunters investigate the paranormal? Team members will bring a variety of instruments, plus photos and stories of their experiences. Teens, tweens and adults are welcome.
THUR, 10/20, 4-5:30 PM | Belmont
MON, 10/24, 4-5:30 PM | Electra C Doren
MON, 10/24, 6-7 PM | Northwest
SAT, 10/29, 2-3 PM | Temporary Main
SAT, 10/29, 4-5 PM | Burkhardt
Ghosthunting Ohio
Ghost hunter and author John Kachuba tells tales of some of Ohio’s most haunted locations.
THUR, 10/13, 6:30-8 PM | Northwest
Ohio Spirits
Jim Kleefeld brings artifacts, antiques and stories of haunted Ohio places. Jim is the author of Ohio Spirits: Stories Legends and Tales of Haunted Ohio Places.
MON, 10/17, 6:30-8 PM | Northwest
Dayton Ghosts
Karen Laven recounts her experiences researching her book Dayton Ghosts.
SAT, 10/22, 2-4 PM | Northwest
Big Foot in Ohio
Learn about this mysterious creature from the experts of the Ohio Night Stalkers.
SAT, 10/29 | 2-4 PM | Northwest
– With October comes Halloween and thoughts of haunted happenings. The Dayton Metro Library has many seasonal activities scheduled for all ages. From ghosts to Big Foot, The Library explores the odd and unexplained this month.
All programs are free. For more information on these or any Library program, visit the Events Calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call (937) 463-BOOK.
FOR CHILDREN:
Wump Mucket Kooky Spooky Puppet Show
THUR, 10/27 | 4-5:30 PM | Huber Heights, all ages
Halloween Party
THUR, 10/27 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Northmont, grades K-6. Please register in advance.
FOR ADULTS:
History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder
Angie Hoschouer will keep you on the edge of your seat with tales of Dayton’s bank robbers, counterfeiters and murderers. These chilling true stories may not be appropriate for all audiences.
THUR, 10/6 | 6:30-8 PM | Northmont
Ghost Hunting
Amateur ghost hunter Dave Miller shares photos of his local and regional investigations.
THUR, 10/20, 6:30-8 PM | Northmont
Classic Cinema: Horror Films
Which classic film will we see? Come early and help us decide. Popcorn provided!
MON, 10/31 | 6-8 PM | Huber Heights
SOUTH BRANCHES:
Miami Township, Miamisburg,
Kettering, West Carrollton
(October 3, 2016) – With October comes Halloween and thoughts of haunted happenings. The Dayton Metro Library has many seasonal activities scheduled for all ages. From ghosts to Big Foot, The Library explores the odd and unexplained this month.
For teens, the Ohio Ghost Hunters group visits many branches of the Dayton Metro Library to discuss the tools and techniques they use in their investigations.
“There are so many people who have an interest in the paranormal, but never get the chance to experience an investigation first-hand,” The Ghost Hunters organization says. “We love sharing our experiences with them.”
For adult audiences, guest speakers will discuss their research into local and regional haunted places. And for young children, the Library offers plenty of not-too-spooky Halloween parties, puppet shows, storytimes and crafts – costumes encouraged.
All programs are free. For more information on these or any Library program, visit the Events Calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call (937) 463-BOOK.
FOR CHILDREN:
Spooky Storytime
WED, 10/26 | 4-5 PM | Kettering-Moraine
(Not So) Scary Halloween Storytime
THUR, 10/27 | 7-8 PM | Miami Township, preschoolers & families
Spooky Burg Bash*
Halloween party
SAT, 10/29 | 2-3 PM | Miamisburg, grades K-3
Monster Mash
Fun for the whole family, hosted by the Library and the West Carrollton Civic Center.
THUR, 10/27 | 6-8 PM | West Carrollton, all ages
Create a Model Haunted House*
Help us decorate a spooky model house!
THUR, 10/13 | 3:30-5 PM | Wilmington-Stroop, grades 2-5
Toddler Trick or Treat
Costumes encouraged!
WED, 10/26 | 10-10:30 AM | Wilmington-Stroop
THUR, 10/27 | 11-11:30 AM | Wilmington-Stroop
*Please register in advance.
FOR ADULTS AND TEENS:
Ohio Ghost Hunters
How do the Ohio Ghost Hunters investigate the paranormal? Team members will bring a variety of instruments, plus photos and stories of their experiences. Geared toward a teen audience.
SAT, 10/22, 1-2 PM | Miamisburg
WED, 10/26, 4-5:30 PM | Wilmington-Stroop
THUR 10/27, 3:30-5 PM | Kettering-Moraine
Ghost Hunting
Amateur ghost hunter Dave Miller shares photos of his local and regional investigations. Adults and teens.
THUR, 10/27, 6:30-8 PM | Kettering-Moraine
MON, 10/31, 6:30-8 PM | Wilmington-Stroop
