Ghost Hunting Kits, Trick Or Treats, Crafts Among Halloween Activities Happening at BPL

 




Check out our new Ghost Hunting Kits at the Birmingham Public Library! 

Birmingham, Ala. – The Birmingham Public Library's celebration of Halloween continues. To help  patrons get in the Halloween spirit, BPL is hosting 40 programs, events and activities during October, including 21 happening between today, Friday, October 25, and Halloween next Thursday, October 31.

Many of our 16 BPL  locations across Birmingham will also be giving away free candy on Halloween Day Thursday, October 31.    

This October, the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) invites you to embrace the uncanny nature of the season with our exciting new Ghost Hunting Kits! These kits are designed to satisfy your curiosity about the paranormal and perhaps even help you contact the unknown. The Ghost Hunting Kit is available for checkout at the Central Public Library and the Avondale Regional Branch Library

See details, dates and times of our Halloween programs below, listed alphabetically. 

Avondale Regional Branch Library 

Programs for Kids and Teens 



Boo-k BINGO -  October 25-26, Monday, October 28

 Join us for a ghoulish month-long BINGO! Earn a chance to win a spook-tacular book bundle! With every BINGO, you can register for the drawing. Winners will be announced on October 29th.




Family Night: Spooky Science! Tuesday, October 29 | 6 – 8pm 

 Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. with program starting at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a night of spooky science as Ms. Jan (The Science Lady) presents an evening of "bubbling, oozing, gooey good fun" you will not soon forget! Halloween costumes are welcome, but please leave scary masks at home. Limited space - RSVP required. Please call 205-226-4000 to register.

 Time for Tales with Ms. Cas "Not So Scary Tales"-Thursday, October 31 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

 Join us for a morning of action-packed preschool and early elementary story time fun. Groups are welcome but registration is appreciated.

Adult Activity Packs:  Ghost Stories - October 25-26, 28-31 

 Introducing Adult Activity Packs, a monthly selection of activities, puzzles, and library resources.  Pick up this month’s pack, “Ghost Stories,” and enjoy creepy bookmarks, spooky podcast recommendations, ghostly origami, and more!   



 Tiny Book of the Month:  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow- October 25-26, 28-31 

 If you’ve seen the books in the Avondale Fairy Library and wondered how to make them, this is the grab & go craft for you! Our Tiny Book of the Month for October is a nicely illustrated edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. With our kit plus scissors and glue, you can craft your own tiny book. Kits are available while supplies last!

 D.I.Y. Vintage Halloween Board Game- Starting Monday, Oct. 28  

 Celebrate the spooky season with this week’s Grab & Go for Grown-Ups! Each kit includes a vintage game board, instructions, spinner and game pieces.  Just cut out the pieces and play.  Available while supplies last.

                                                        

 Club Create: Day of the Dead Pumpkin Decorating- Wednesday, October 30 | 2:00 p.m.

 Join us for Club Create, our weekly arts and crafts workshop for adults. We'll be decorating pumpkins for Day of the Dead! 


 East Ensley Branch Library


East Ensley presents Halloween Blaxpoitation: The House on Skull Mountain,  Friday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

East Ensley Library is showcasing classic Blaxpoitation movies in celebration of Halloween. Every Friday during the month of October from 10AM to 12PM, East Ensley Library prepares a selection for your entertainment. This Friday we present The House on Skull Mountain!


 
East Ensley Fall Festival-  Thursday, October 31 | 3:30-5:00 p.m.

 Join us at East Ensley Library for a fall celebration on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 3:30PM to 5PM. There will be games and snacks for everyone to enjoy. All are welcome!

Inglenook Branch Library

Trick or Treat! Thursday, October 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 Join us for Halloween fun with spooky crafts, games, and candy for all ages.

 North Avondale Branch Library

 Thursday, October 31 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

 Movie Night: Spooky Edition

 Join us on our quest to find all the Halloween items in the library. Readers who find all items will receive a prize.

 October 28-31 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

 Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Join us on our quest to find all the Halloween items in the library. Readers who find all items will receive a prize.

 North Birmingham Regional Library


 
North Birmingham Branch Library staff have posted book and DVD recommendations for Halloween fans. Click here to read the blog written by Jana Brown. https://bplolinenews.blogspot.com/2024/10/north-birmingham-library-october-staff.html

 Powderly Branch Library

  October 25, 28-31 | 3:00– 4:00 p.m.


 
Find the Hidden Ghosts!

 Explore our library to find the hidden ghosts this spooky season and become familiar with our collection. The ghosts will be hidden throughout the library. Find at least 5 ghosts to WIN a spooky bookmark and a treat.

 Thursday, October 31 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Pumpkins at Storytime

 Join us for all things pumpkins! Pumpkins are a favorite at this time of season and what better way to enjoy pumpkins than with some stories, songs, dances, crafts, and fun games!


 Smithfield Branch Library

 Monster Mash Costume Party-  Thursday, October 31 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

 Join us for a Halloween party.

 Springville Road Regional Branch Library

 Monday Movie Magic- Monday, 28 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 Come join us each Monday in October for some movie magic! We will be enjoying a classic children's Halloween movie. There will be popcorn and light refreshments for each movie. The magic begins at 4pm.

Trick or Treat! Thursday, October 31 | 

 Join us for Halloween candy for all ages.

Titusville Branch Library

Trick or Treat! Thursday, October 31 | 

 Join us for Halloween candy for all ages.

West End Branch Library

 Scavenger Hunt- October 25, 28-31 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Find all the Harry Potter creatures and win a treat.

 Woodlawn Branch Library


 Halloween Seek and Find-  October 25, 28-31

Pick up a form that has a list of items to find in the Halloween-decorated window. Once you find the items, write your name and number on a sheet and turn in at the library desk. Pick a prize from a bucket.




By Roy L. Williams, Director of Public Relations|BPL

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