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Celebrate Halloween 2016 with the Library!

Whether your ideal Halloween is filled with scary movies and haunting tales or cute costumes and candy, you can enjoy Halloween at the Northbrook Public Library! This October, we're offering spooky (and not-so-spooky) celebrations for all ages:

Halloween Horror Fest Double FeatureHalloween Horror Fest Movie Double Feature: The ShiningA Nightmare on Elm Street

Friday, October 28, 3:30pm-9:00pm
Auditorium

Two iconic horror films come to life at our first Halloween Horror Fest double feature. Can you handle the terror?

The Shining (1980)
Start Time: 3:30pm
Rated R

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Starting Time: 7:00pm
Rated R

 

Trick or Treat at the Library

Monday, October 31, All Day

Come to the Library in costume and visit each service desk for Halloween treats.

 

Past Programs

The Walking DeadGraphic Novel Discussion Group: The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye

Tuesday, October 18, 7:00-8:30pm, North Shore Comics

Love The Walking Dead TV show? Come to our graphic novel discussion and see where the show began! Copies are available for checkout at the Reader Services desk.

 

Story Fest: Halloween (All Ages)

Friday, October 21, 3:30-5:00pm, Youth Services Activity Room

Join us for a celebration filled with stories, crafts, snacks, and fun. Costumes are encouraged! Registration is required.

 

Ghosts of Chicago

Monday, October 24, 7:00-8:30pm, Auditorium

Join author, historian, and ghost expert Adam Selzer to hear about local Chicago hauntings and ghostlore. Afterwards he will be signing and selling copies of his books.

 

See it on Pinterest, Make it at NPL: Halloween Eyeball Wreath

Tuesday, October 25, 7:00-8:00pm, Interactive Classroom

Celebrate Halloween with a charmingly spooky Eyeball Wreath. Registration is required.