Events to send a chill up your spine!
You’ll be sure to find some haunted book displays around our branches leading up to Halloween this October to fill your horror craving, our collection of horror books and DVDs isn’t where the fun ends though!
If you’re a paranormal enthusiast and are eager to really get into the Halloween spooky spirit, then we recommend you check out the Libraries After Dark: A Haunting Night at the lovely Mill Park Library on the 27th of October – share your own dark tales, photos and recordings, as well as discuss famous cases and stories!
More thrilling events:
October 21st:
- Felt Halloween Decoration Workshop at Thomastown Library
October 26th:
- Halloween Family Storytime at Galada Community Centre
October 27th:
- Libraries After Dark: Halloween Origami at Thomastown Library
- Libraries After Dark: Halloween Augmented Reality Coloring-In at Thomastown Library
- Libraries After Dark: Spooky Family Storytime at Watsonia Library
October 28th:
- Halloween Spooktacular in Ivanhoe: Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub is one of the exciting destinations for locals looking to take part in a spooky Trick or Treat afternoon along Upper Halloween Road. This event is hosted by Ivanhoe Traders Association - click the link above for more information and to register!
Trick-or-treating can be excellent fun for the whole family, and your costumes don’t have to be scary – you can dress up as whatever you would like to be for Halloween! But if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, here is a list of book character costume ideas sure to please our bibliophiles:
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Horror fiction. Fantasy fiction. There is something strange about Coraline's new home. Coraline is an eleven-year-old girl with a large personality. She is seen as a snarky, rebellious, adventurous, curious, and creative girl for her age.
Also available as: eBook (Libby), and eAudio (Libby, Borrow Box).
The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss
When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day -- until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! There are so many iconic characters to pick from as costume ideas for this one!
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
Mr. Fox steals food from the horrible farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean - one fat, one short, one lean. There are also many characters from Fantastic Mr Fox one could take their costume inspiration from - the iconic 'bandit masks' from the movie in particular would be easy and fun to DIY at home, using any old items of clothing or fabrics around the home!
Also available as: eAudio (Borrow Box), eBook (Borrow Box).
Dog Man by Dave Pilkey
George and Harold create a new comic book hero in Dog Man, a crimefighter with the head of a police dog and the body of a policeman, who faces off against his arch nemesis Petey the Cat. Dog Man is friendly and playful, but when danger arises he'll do anything he can to save the day.
Also available as: eBook (Libby)
Where’s Wally by Martin Handford
Join Wally as he handpicks his most amazing twelve journeys of all time, with lots of terrific twists!
More search and find Where's Wally books: Where's Wally?, Where's Wally?: Great Picture Hunt, Where's Wally?: The Wonder Book
Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor
Fancy Nancy is a six year old girl with a larger than life personality, who adores all things fancy. Adorn yourself with your fanciest accessories, all things glittery and colourful for an easy DIY outfit as Fancy Nancy!
Other books with Fancy Nancy: Fancy Nancy and the wedding of the century, Fancy Nancy: the fanciest doll in the universe, Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
