If you've got a penchant for the paranormal or just a love for all things Halloween, Wake County Public Libraries is tossing the proverbial Jack-o'-lantern into the ring with a slew of decidedly unspooky events tailored for everyone from the tiniest tots to full-grown Frankenstein's monsters. These free festivities are your one-stop shop for bookish Halloween fun, according to the Wake County website.
The "Halloween Hoot" is where the littlest witches and wizards can cast their spells—or rather, enjoy a good book with their costume-clad peers. Wake County Public Libraries lays on a beloved Halloween-themed storytime that includes not just reading, but also singing and other activities that bring some Halloween magic to life for young children. Per the Young Child Halloween Calendar, families should hover over to their local branch between today, and on Tuesday, but here's the catch: some of the events have limited space, so a quick broom-flight to the library's website for registration details wouldn't be remiss.
Next up are the teens, who, far from tapping away at their smartphones in darkened corners, can get hands-on at the library's "Teen Terror" events. From DIY Haunted Houses to decorating GingerDEAD cookies, these workshops offer an outlet for creative—and slightly macabre—expression. All the gory details are up for grabs on the Teen Halloween Calendar, pointing wannabe ghosts and ghouls in the direction of their nearest library branch.
Let's not forget the school-age kids, who are in for treats (and possibly a few tricks) with a series of Halloween-themed gatherings. Whether it's concocting some "Creepy Slime" or flexing their origami skills with "Horrorgami," these activities are designed to engage young minds with a healthy splash of ectoplasmic education. And who said there’s no learning in the underworld? Interested parties (and their parents) can unearth specifics on the School-Age Halloween Calendar.
Adults aren't exiled to the crypt, either. Additional information for these mysterious meetups can be found flying through the pages of the Halloween Event Calendar, so you can plan your bewitched evening accordingly.
