Spooky Month 2026 | OC Public Libraries

Author Olivie Blake

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00pm

Olivie Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Alone with You in the Ether, One for My Enemy, Masters of Death, Januaries, and Gifted & Talented. As Alexene Farol Follmuth, she is also the author of the young adult rom-coms Twelfth Knight and My Mechanical Romance. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.

Limited complimentary books available, while supplies last. No registration required, all ages welcome. Early arrival suggested.

Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library
12700 Montecito
Seal Beach, CA 90740

For more information, call 562-430-1048 or email ocpl.lar@occr.oc.gov

The materials or product were a result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department of Aging and administered by the Orange County Office on Aging.

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Enjoy a cozy movie night under the stars at the San Juan Capistrano Library! Community members of all ages are invited to gather in the library courtyard for an after-hours screening of ParaNorman, Beetlejuice, and The Book of Life. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, settle in, and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends. Complimentary concessions will be available while supplies last.

ParaNorman (2012) | Rated: PG | 1h 36m
Fri | Oct 9 | 6:00pm

Beetlejuice (1988) | Rated: PG | 1h 32m
Fri | Oct 16 | 6:00pm

The Book of Life (2014) | Rated: PG | 1h 35m
Fri | Nov 6 | 6:00pm

San Juan Capistrano Library
949-493-1752
ocpl.sjc@occr.oc.gov

The materials or product were a result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department of Aging and administered by the Orange County Office on Aging.

Family Movie Night

Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 4:00pm
Laguna Niguel Library
Come to the library for a fun family movie every Thursday afternoon during Spooky Season!

Spooky Family Movies

Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, & 31 at 2:00pm
La Palma Library
Come to the library for a fun spooky family movie on select Saturdays in October!

Teen Bite Club: Candy Sushi

Tuesday, October 6 at 4:30pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Create your own candy sushi out of fruit roll ups, marshmallows, Swedish fish, gummy worms, and more! All ingredients available while supplies last. For teens ages 13-18.

Cryptids Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, October 8 from 2:00 - 7:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
Join us as we look for cryptids in our scavenger hunt! Drop in anytime this afternoon and follow the clues to find these urban legends in the Children’s Area. Find them all to win a prize!

Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, October 8 at 3:30pm
Dana Point Library
Our annual Pumpkin Decorating Open House is back! Drop by between 3:30 and 5:00pm to decorate your pumpkin. Bring your own pumpkin and we'll provide the paint, feathers, stickers, sparkles, and more. All materials provided while supplies last.

Kids Imagine Nation Halloween Party and Costume Parade

Thursday, October 8 at 4:00pm
San Clemente Library
Celebrate Spooky Season with a Kids Imagine Nation Halloween party! We invite you to wear a costume and join us for our annual costume parade. Participants can collect a fun-filled treat bag.

Campfire Ghost Stories

Thursday, October 15 at 5:00pm
Aliso Viejo Library
Teens and tweens are invited to eat s’mores & tell ghost stories around a “campfire”. This program is intended for ages 10-17.

Spooky Cross-Stitching for Adults

Thursday, October 15 at 5:00pm
Tustin Library
Grab your needle and thread and get into the spooky spirit! Create your own ghostly cross-stitch while enjoying a relaxing evening of crafting.

Saturday Movies: A Quiet Place

Saturday, October 17 at 2:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
Join us for a screening of A Quiet Place, starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Rated PG-13, runtime: 90 minutes. Refreshments will be provided while supplies last. This film is recommended for older teens and adults.

Spooky Family Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Sunday, October 18 at 2:00pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Join us for a screening of the classic Halloween/Christmas movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Rated PG, runtime: 76 minutes.

Teen Pumpkin Painting Party

Monday, October 19 at 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
Teens, tweens and older kids are invited to our Annual Mini Pumpkin Painting Party. Bring your own pumpkin or choose one provided by the library while supplies last. Make your pumpkin perfectly posh or frightfully fierce!

"Batty" Fabric Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 20 at 4:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
Sew a “batty” fabric pumpkin which is good as Halloween décor or a pin cushion for your sewing room. All materials provided. Space is limited to 10 adults so please call (949) 855-8072 or email ocpl.fhr@occr.oc.gov to register.

Pumpkin Decorating

Wednesday, October 21 at 3:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
Bring your own pumpkin and transform it into something spooky, silly, or sweet. Paint, stickers, and crafty decorations will be provided to help you create a pumpkin that’s frightfully fun. All ages welcome.

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Wednesday, October 21 at 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
Celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating a sugar skull piñata, learning about traditional altars, and engaging in family activities including a photo booth. All materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.

Halloween Spooktacular

Thursday, October 22 at 3:30pm
Dana Point Library
Get in the spooky spirit with ghoulish crafts, activities, and a costume parade throughout the library at 4pm. Crafts and treats available while supplies last.

Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, October 22 at 3:30pm
Seal Beach Mary Wilson Library
Decorate a pumpkin with paint or stickers to take home to show off! All ages are welcome, but younger participants may require parent/guardian assistance. All materials provided while supplies last.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating

Thursday, October 22 at 4:00pm
Laguna Beach Library
Customize a mini pumpkin that you can use to decorate your house this Spooky Season! All materials provided while supplies last.

S.T.E.A.M. Club: Fizzy Cauldrons

Friday, October 23 at 3:30pm
Brea Library
School-age children are invited to join us as we learn about chemical reactions. Participants will make their own cauldron bath bomb to take home! Registration required. Please call (714) 671-1722 or email ocpl.brea@occr.oc.gov to register.

Owl Visit

Saturday, October 24 at 11:00am
Library of the Canyons
Learn about local birds of prey from the Orange County Bird of Prey Center and a special owl visitor.

Aztec Dancers

Saturday, October 24 at 11:30am
Garden Grove Chapman Library
Celebrate Día de Muertos with a calavera craft at 11:30am, followed by a vibrant Aztec dance performance at 12pm.

Monster Bash

Monday, October 26 at 4:00pm
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
Join us for some not-so-spooky fun including a monster mask craft, salty and sweet snacks, search and find fun, games, challenges, and more! Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

Costume Party

Monday, October 26 at 4:00pm
Laguna Niguel Library
Wear your favorite costume, get your face painted, make some spooktacular crafts, play some games, and do a spooky scavenger hunt for a sweet prize! All ages welcome.

Sugar Skulls

Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00pm
Dana Point Library
Celebrate Día de los Muertos! Decorate your own sugar skull with icing, frosting, and candy. All materials provided while supplies last. Face painting will be available from 3:30-4:30pm.

Spooky Cooks

Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30am
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Join us for a special no cook spooky event where you can make your own guacamole and Jack-o-Lantern pepper.

Mesa Verde Monster Mash

Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00pm
Costa Mesa-Mesa Verde Library
Calling all goblins and ghouls! Join us for a spooktacular time. Enjoy face painting, games, and crafts. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

Boo Bash Costume Parade Party

Wednesday, October 28 at 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for the Annual Boo Bash Halloween Costume Parade & Party. Show off your favorite costume on the catwalk and enjoy seasonal activities. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required. All ages welcome.

Spooky Play Date

Wednesday, October 28 at 4:30pm
Westminster Library
Join us for a fun-filled Bluey-themed event that’s sure to get you in the spooky spirit! Enjoy crafts, activities, a lively black light dance party, and exciting trick-or-treat stations. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume!

Haunted "Gingerbread" House Decorating

Thursday, October 29 at 4:00pm
Laguna Beach Library
Create a haunted house out of gingerbread and other sweet ingredients! All materials provided while supplies last.

Slithers and Sweets

Thursday, October 29 at 4:00pm
Tustin Library
Calling all little ghosts, goblins, witches, and more! Join us for a fun night of Halloween delights, featuring Traveling Reptiles. Wear your costume, grab your treat bag, and trick-or-treat at the library! Treats available while supplies last.

Spookyville!

Thursday, October 29 at 4:30pm
Villa Park Library
It’s Villa Park Library’s second annual Halloween celebration! Enjoy karaoke, crafts, treats, and a costume parade. All ages welcome.

The Great Spooky Hunt

Thursday, October 29 at 5:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
Families are invited to come dressed in costumes, decorate a trick-or-treat bag, and set off on a spooky scavenger hunt. Once you’ve completed the hunt, make your way through our trick-or-treat stations for some Halloween fun and treats!

CreateSpace: Spooky Birdhouses

Thursday, October 1 at 3:30pm
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
School-age children can decorate a spooky birdhouse at this creepy CreateSpace. All materials provided while supplies last.

Craft Saturday: Spooky Egg Carton Decorations

Saturday, October 3 at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a fun craft where you can create custom Halloween decorations out of recycled egg cartons! Suggested ages: 4-12.

Scarecrow Garden Craft

Monday, October 5 at 11:00am & 3:00pm
Library of the Canyons
Celebrate the season to be “fally” by creating a whimsical scarecrow seed starter to decorate your windowsill! All materials provided while supplies last. This program is for adults.

DIY Yarn Tassel Witches and Friends - Adult Crafting

Wednesday, October 7 at 10:15am
San Clemente Library
Create colorful DIY yarn tassels and transform them into tiny witches and ghosts with mini accessories. Hang them individually or create a festive garland.

Spooky Keychains

Wednesday, October 7 at 4:00pm
Brea Library
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to join us for an hour of beading! We will be making spooky keychains with pony beads.

Embroidery Hoop Spiderweb

Wednesday, October 7 at 5:00pm
La Palma Library
Join us for our monthly Adult Crafternoon with a spooky twist! Learn how to make your own Halloween spiderweb décor using an embroidery hoop and yarn. All materials provided while supplies last. For ages 18+.

Fandom Club: Potion Bottles

Thursday, October 8 at 4:00pm
La Palma Library
Create your own potion bottle! All materials provided while supplies last. For ages 12-17.

Crafty Adults: Spooky Crafting, Coffee, and Cookies

Friday, October 9 at 10:30am
Laguna Beach Library
Enjoy a relaxing fall morning decorating a spooky or fall-themed terrarium. Craft materials, coffee, and cookies will be provided while supplies last.

Crafty Saturday: Paper Cauldrons

Saturday, October 10 at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a fun spooky themed craft where you can create and decorate a paper cauldron! Suggested ages: 4-12.

Adult Crafting Hour: Spooky Candle Painting

Monday, October 12 at 11:00am
Stanton Library
Add a spooky touch to your autumn décor! Join us to transform plain candles into custom haunted art pieces. All materials provided while supplies last. This program is intended for adults.

Creepy-Cute Sticker Lab for Tweens and Teens

Monday, October 12 at 5:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
Turn hot glue and acrylic markers into your own 3D stickers! Pick a spooky or cottagecore design, remix a template, or create something completely your own. Open to ages 12-18.

Spooky Crafting Afternoon

Wednesday, October 14 at 3:30pm
Ladera Ranch Library
Join us for a hauntingly fun time creating a variety of spooky (and not-so-spooky) crafts. All materials provided while supplies last. All ages welcome.

Kids Crafternoon: Spiderweb Craft

Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00pm
La Palma Library
Learn how to make a spiderweb using popsicle sticks and yarn. All materials provided while supplies last.

Boo Glue!

Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00pm
Tustin Library
Get ready for a crafty afternoon at the library! Kids can choose from a variety of crafts, make something fun, and take home their very own creations. All materials provided while supplies last.

Crafty Hands: Popsicle Haunted House

Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00pm
Villa Park Library
Come make a haunted house out of popsicle sticks. All ages welcome.

Creepy Crafting

Thursday, October 15 at 4:00pm
Laguna Beach Library
Listen to a creepy story and then decorate your own creepy crafts – including creepy slime!

Crafty Saturday: Pumpkin Painting

Saturday, October 17 at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a fun and festive craft program where you can paint your own mini pumpkin to take home and decorate with! Suggested ages: 4-12.

Spooky Stickers

Saturday, October 17 at 2:00pm
Villa Park Library
Teens and tweens are invited to create their own DIY stickers to celebrate Spooky Season! Make cute pre-printed designs or create something completely your own.

Plaster Pumpkins with Indigo Cook Crafts

Monday, October 19 at 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
Get into the spooky spirit by painting plaster pumpkins! All materials provided while supplies last. Recommended for ages 11-18.

Treat Bag Decorating

Thursday, October 22 at 4:00pm
Cypress Library
Design your own trick-or-treat bag using various materials including fabric markers, paint, stencils and felt. Space is limited to the first 25 children. Recommended for ages 3 and up, with adult assistance.

Spooky Crafts Snacks for Tweens/Teens

Thursday, October 22 at 4:00pm
Foothill Ranch Library
Get into the spooky spirit with an afternoon of creepy-cute crafts, like tote bag decorating, bracelet making, and more, while snacking on some tasty treats. All materials provided while supplies last. Open to ages 12-18.

Ghost Frames

Thursday, October 22 at 4:00pm
Fountain Valley Library
Get your spooooooky glasses on and paint a wooden frame to reflect your inner ghost. All materials provided while supplies last.

Spooky Birdhouses

Tuesday, October 27 at 3:30pm
Brea Library
School-age children are invited to make spooky birdhouses! Registration required. Please call (714) 671-1722 or email ocpl.brea@occr.oc.gov to register.

Peek-a-Boo Ghosts

Thursday, October 29 at 11:00am
Library of the Canyons
Little boos and ghouls will create a not-so-scary ghost peeking through a window! Fun for all ages.

Spooky Teen Gardening Craft

Thursday, October 29 at 4:00pm
La Palma Library
Create your own spooky plant décor that you can take home! All materials provided while supplies last. For ages 12-17.

Mini Piñata Making

Friday, October 30 at 10:00am
Laguna Woods Library
Create a fun Día de los Muertos inspired piñata! All materials provided while supplies last.

Crafty Saturday: Halloween Crafts

Saturday, October 31 at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
Celebrate Halloween at the library with a variety of themed crafts! Suggested ages: 4-12.

Spooktacular Storytime

Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10:30am
San Juan Capistrano Library
Join us for a special series of family-friendly Halloween-y Storytimes. Each week will have a new spooky (not scary) theme followed by a fun craft. Suggested ages: 2-6. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

Spooky Storytime and Craft

Saturday, October 10 at 11:00am
Aliso Viejo Library
Join us for a spooky (but not scary!) storytime, followed by a Halloween craft!

Dress-Up Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00am
La Palma Library
Join us for a special dress-up toddler storytime! This program is designed for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers.

Spooky Storytime and Costume Parade

Thursday, October 29 at 10:30am
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
Join us for a fun spooky storytime and costume parade. Perfect for little ones ages 0-5. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.