Come check out one of the many “spooktacular” events at the Library this fall. From pumpkin crafts to ghost stories, there’s something for all ages!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: CANDY SCIENCETuesday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m.CHEVIOT BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENListen to a chapter from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and explore buoyancy and paint using candy. Books will be available for checkout. Registration is required.

TRUE CRIME; QUEEN CITY GOTHICWednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.SYMMES TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSJoin “Queen City Gothic” author JT Townsend on a sinister descent into the dark side of Cincinnati history. Based on his experience exhuming cold cases and quizzing the detectives haunted by them, Townsend examines the most enigmatic aspects of a homicide investigation. No registration required.

CHOCOLATE FUN!Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.GREENHILLS BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENIndulge yourself! In celebration of Milton Hershey’s birthday, we’re finger painting with chocolate syrup. Ages 4 to 12. No registration required.

ECHOBATS BAT PROGRAM!Monday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.CLIFTON BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENLearn about bats, their habitat and importance to the natural world in Ohio and around the globe! No registration required.

A CHOCOLATE TASTING PROGRAMMonday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.WEST END BRANCHAge Group: ADULTS, Taste, rate, and review a variety of dark chocolate. We will sample imported, national, and local brands. Limit 12; advance registration required. Registration is required.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: DESIGN A CANDY BARTuesday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.CHEVIOT BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENListen to a chapter of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and use melted chocolate to make your own candy bar. Design the wrapper, too! Books will be available for checkout. Registration is required.

BATS: FACT AND FICTIONTuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.MARIEMONT BRANCHAge Group: ALL AGES, CHILDRENTrue or False: bats can get tangled in your hair, bats will suck your blood, bats have amazing eyesight. If you are not sure whether these statements are bat fact or fiction, or if you just want to learn more about these flying mammals, join us to hear from Bat Expert Kathy Edelen of EchoBats. No registration required.

THE BRICCA MYSTERY.... AND NOBODY IS TALKINGThursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSThere is something sinister at the heart of these murders. Questions abound. Why will no one go on record about a brutal triple homicide? What skeletons lurk within the closely guarded files? And how could such a tenacious investigation uncover a killer without capturing him? Join us as local author and true crime historian JT Townsend lifts the curtain of secrecy that surrounds this most notorious of all west side cold cases. Registration is required.

ZOMBIE DAYSaturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.WESTWOOD BRANCHAge Group: TEENSCome play games and prepare for the zombie apocalypse! No registration required.

CANDY LAND ALIVEMonday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m.WESTWOOD BRANCHAge Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIESBe your very own game piece in our life-size version of Candy Land! No registration required.

GHOSTS OF CINCINNATIMonday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m.READING BRANCHAge Group: ADULTS, TEENSLocal author and guide DAN SMITH will tell us about different types of paranormal manifestations and several local historical spots with paranormal claims. We'll keep some lights on, so join us to get in the mood for the scariest time of year. No registration required.

GHOSTS OF THE QUEEN CITYTuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.COVEDALE BRANCH Age Group: ADULTSLearn about hauntings and paranormal sightings around Cincinnati with Dan Smith, author of "Ghosts of Cincinnati: The Dark Side of the Queen City." No registration required.

THE UNKNOWN LEGEND OF THE CINCINNATI STRANGLERTuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.MIAMI TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSIn 1966 the Queen City was the hunting ground for a brutal and elusive slayer who preyed on older women, murdering seven and assaulting many others. Join “Queen City Gothic” author JT Townsend as he takes a fresh look at the serial killer who stole Cincinnati's innocence. No registration required.

TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIESOct. 1-31, 1 p.m.CHEVIOT BRANCHAge Group: TEENSTurn in your best and scariest two-sentence horror story at the desk for a small prize and an entry into the grand prize drawing. No registration required.

HOUSE OF HORRORS!Thursday, Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m.NORWOOD BRANCHAge Group: TEENSHelp decorate the branch for Halloween! We'll make a craft too! No registration required.

QUEEN CITY GOTHICThursday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m.CHEVIOT BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSJoin JT Townsend, author of the popular book “Queen City Gothic,” to explore the many unsolved crimes from Cincinnati's past. Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN HORROR MAKEUP Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: TEENSBring out your inner zombie, werewolf or vampire when local horror makeup artist Andrea Pickerell demonstrates the tricks of the trade! You'll be the envy of all ghouls this Halloween! Space is limited. Teens 12-18 years old. Registration is required.

MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT COYOTESSaturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.LOVELAND BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSCoyotes hold a peculiar interest as both an enduring symbol of the wild and a powerful predator we are always anxious to avoid. Come and listen to Carol Cartaino's presentation on the surprisingly complex question of how to identify a coyote, the real and imagined dangers they pose, their personality and lifestyle, and non-deadly ways of discouraging them. No registration required.

MYSTERY AT THE LIBRARYMonday, Oct. 6, 3 p.m.PRICE HILL BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENMystery at the Library is a board game similar to Clue. Participants will compete to solve the mystery first by answering three questions: What book series was stolen from the Library? What device was used to break into the library? Which room was the book series stolen from? No registration required.

OWLS OF OHIOTuesday, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.ST. BERNARD BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENStop by the branch and meet some of our year round resident owls in Ohio and learn the secrets that make them such effective predators of the night. No registration required.

OWL HAND WARMERSSaturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.FOREST PARK BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSMake unique owl hand warmers to stay toasty this winter! Registration is required.

FALL APPLE PARTYSaturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.MADISONVILLE BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENCelebrate fall with apple-themed activities, snacks, and stories. No registration required.

BATS IN THE LIBRARYMonday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.GREENHILLS BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENHave fun and learn exciting information about bats, including meeting a live bat. Presented by EchoBats, Inc. No registration required.

NOT SO SCARY LUMINARIESWednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSLooking for easy decorations to make this Halloween? Join us as we create some not so scary luminaries to light up the night. Halloween and fall snacks will also be provided! Registration is required.

EXPERIMENTAL HALLOWEEN SOUNDTRACK NIGHT: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERAWednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.MAIN LIBRARY - READING GARDEN LOUNGEAge Group: ADULTS, TEENS, ALL AGESJoin us if you dare for a screening of Rupert Julian's chilling 1925 silent film “The Phantom of the Opera” with a live experimental soundtrack by The Symphony of Horror. Don your spookiest Halloween costume for a chance to win some scary prizes. No registration required.

ZOMBIE-WEEN!Thursday, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m.NORWOOD BRANCHAge Group: TEENSCelebrate Halloween with Zombie games and crafts! No registration required.

SCHOOL'S OUT: HALLOWEEN CRAFTSFriday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.HARRISON BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENStop by the Harrison Library between 10:30 and noon to make a variety of Halloween crafts. For children age 12 and under. Registration is required.

READINGS OF ANOTHER KIND EXPOSaturday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.MAIN LIBRARY - READING GARDEN LOUNGEAge Group: ALL AGES, ADULTSVictor Paruta, renowned clairvoyant, kicks off the event with a group psychic reading. Afterward, 10 attendees will be chosen for a free tarot card reading from spiritual expert Patricia Garry. All are welcome to listen and learn from the readings. Cincinnati Research and Paranormal Studies will also be on hand to answer questions and show off their investigative equipment. No registration required.

THE SWEET SIDE OF CHEMISTRY - CANDYMonday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENJoin us as we celebrate National Chemistry Week with “The Sweet Side of Chemistry – Candy.” Explore how chemistry is involved in candy and confections. No registration required.

WATCHA GONNA CRAFT? 3D GHOSTS!Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.HYDE PARK BRANCHAge Group: TEENSStop by and scare up your very own haunting ghost sculpture! Ages 10-18. Registration recommended.

THE SWEET SIDE OF CHEMISTRY - CANDYTuesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENJoin us as we celebrate National Chemistry Week with “The Sweet Side of Chemistry – Candy.” Explore how chemistry is involved in candy and confections. No registration required.

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT: MONSTER MAKERSTuesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.MT. HEALTHY BRANCHAge Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIESCreate something to lurk in the shadows at our Halloween Family Craft Night! We'll have plain cupcakes, frosting and candy to make your creature as creepy as you can imagine. Registration is required.

BATS IN THE LIBRARYTuesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.HARRISON BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENWe’re going batty at the library! Learn all about these amazing creatures of the night from Kathy Edelen of Echobats, Inc. Then make a special bat craft. For ages 5-12. Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN PARTYWednesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.ELMWOOD PLACE BRANCHAge Group: ALL AGESCome One, Come All to a Halloween Celebration! There will be snacks, games, and prizes to celebrate one spooky night. No registration required.

ZOMBIE DOLLSWednesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.FOREST PARK BRANCHAge Group: TEENSAre you hungry for braaaaaains? Then come to the Forest Park branch to turn ordinary dolls into zombies! Supplies are limited, so please pre-register. Registration is required.

WHO KILLED THE LINDBERGH BABY?Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.HARRISON BRANCHAge Group: ADULTSJoin “Queen City Gothic” author JT Townsend as he takes a fresh look at the Lindbergh Kidnapping as he combines contemporary photographs of the crime scene with archival images from 1932 to create a unique perspective on this notorious crime. Registration is required.

LISTEN TO THIS! THE MYSTERY OF SOUL SINGER JUNIOR MCCANTSWednesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.MAIN LIBRARY - POPULAR LIBRARY LOUNGEAge Group: ADULTSIn October 2008, a 45 RPM vinyl record sold for $15,000 on eBay. The artist’s name was Junior McCants and the label was Cincinnati’s own King Records. Rumors spread on the internet about the identity of the singer. Some even stated that McCants died in 1967 within days of the recording session. Come to a program to hear the music and the true story of this Cincinnati musician from his sisters and his music collaborator, Charles Spurling. No registration required.

HALLOWEEN BINGOThursday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m.WESTWOOD BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENJoin us for our Special Halloween themed Bingo! Ages 6-12. No registration required.

SHIVER IN SHARONVILLEThursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.SHARONVILLE BRANCHAge Group: FAMILIES, AGES 1 -6A preschool Halloween party, parade and storytime. Costumes are optional. No registration required.

TEEN AFTER-HOURS MOVIE NIGHT Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: TEENSBring your friends to our exclusive Teen Only After-Hours Movie Night! Snacks provided! Teens age 12-18. Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN BALLFriday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.WESTWOOD BRANCHAge Group: ADULTS, TEENSCelebrate Halloween with food, music, games, and costumes! No registration required.

SPOOKY SPECTACULARSaturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.DELHI TOWNSHIP BRANCH Age Group: ALL AGESCome to the library dressed in your Halloween costume for crafts and treats. No registration required.

PAINT A PUMPKINSaturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.GREENHILLS BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENJoin us as we paint pumpkins. While supplies last. No registration required.

HALLOWEEN COMICFEST & ALL HALLOW'S READSaturday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m.MAIN LIBRARY - ATRIUMGet an early start on Halloween! Celebrate Halloween ComicFest and All Hallow's Read with us and receive a free spooky comic book or novel and candy. Participate in a scavenger hunt with prizes! Check out our books, displays, graphic novels, and movies while visiting us. No registration required.

MONSTER MASH PARTYSaturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.NORWOOD BRANCHAge Group: ALL AGESJoin us to celebrate Halloween with crafts, games, and all around fun! No registration required.

A HALLOWEEN HULABALOOSaturday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m.CORRYVILLE BRANCH Age Group: CHILDREN, ALL AGESCome dressed in costume! We'll tell spooky tales followed by songs and dancing. Join us for Halloween trivia, games, and a special ghoulish treat! No registration required.

BOO BASH HALLOWEEN PARTYMonday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENCelebrate Halloween with fun, games, and a treat! Wear a costume if you like. Ages 4-7. Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN MOVIE FOR KIDSMonday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.FOREST PARK BRANCHAge Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIESCome and watch a scary movie! No registration required.

CORNERSTONE PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIVE GROUPMonday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.MIAMI TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: ADULTS, TEENSAre you curious about the supernatural? Meet members of this Cincinnati based group and their investigator dog to find out about local cases they have researched. Recommended for adults. Teens and children welcome, accompanied by parent or guardian. No registration required.

TEEN COSTUME PARTYTuesday, Oct. 28, 3:15 p.m.OAKLEY BRANCHAge Group: TEENSCome dressed in your best Halloween costume! Candy provided. Registration is required.

FEAR FACTOR CHALLENGETuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m.WYOMING BRANCHAge Group: TEENSCompete in the annual Fear Factor Challenge and see if you have what it takes to scarf down unique delicacies before your competitors! Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGSTuesday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m.CHEVIOT BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENCelebrate Halloween at the library with not-so-scary stories, simple crafts, food and fun! Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN STORIES AND MUSICTuesday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m.PRICE HILL BRANCHAge Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIESSpecial presenters Russ and Barb Childers from Bear Foot will present spooky tales and songs perfect for Halloween. No registration required.

MONSTER PARTYTuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.MADISONVILLE BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENCome join us for a Monster Party! Make monster masks, play games, hear not-so-scary stories, and enjoy snacks. No registration required.

HALLOWEEN BASH!Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.ST. BERNARD BRANCHAge Group: ALL AGESJoin us for some spooky fun including snacks, games and crafts! Registration is required.

TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIMEWednesday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.HARRISON BRANCHAge Group: FAMILIES, CHILDRENHappy Halloween! Wear your costume, hear stories and trick-or-treat at the library. No registration required.

TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIMEWednesday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m.HARRISON BRANCHAge Group: FAMILIES, CHILDRENHappy Halloween! Wear your costume, hear stories and trick-or-treat at the library. No registration required.

HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSESWednesday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.DELHI TOWNSHIP BRANCH Age Group: TEENSSpooky, creaky, screechy...and yummy? Come in groups of two and decorate a haunted gingerbread house that will scare the neighbors. Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN KICK-OFFWednesday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.WESTWOOD BRANCHAge Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIESStop by and design your own trick-or-treat bag! Registration is required.

DUCT TAPE MASKSWednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.GREENHILLS BRANCHAge Group: TEENSCreate a custom mask from duct tape. No registration required.

HALLOWEEN CRAFT FOR KIDSWednesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.FOREST PARK BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENJoin us for some spooky arts and crafts. Be ready to make some terrifying creations! No registration required.

HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSESWednesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m.DELHI TOWNSHIP BRANCH Age Group: TEENSSpooky, creaky, screechy...and yummy? Come in groups of two and decorate a haunted gingerbread house that will scare the neighbors. Registration is required.

GROOVY GHOULS HALLOWEEN PARTYThursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.GREEN TOWNSHIP BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENHey Kids, join us for a ghoulish time as we celebrate Halloween with games, fun and a special treat! Dress up if you like. Ages 8-12 years. No registration required.

SKULL BRACELETS FOR TEENSThursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.FOREST PARK BRANCHAge Group: TEENSMake a spooky skull bracelet for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! No registration required.

HORROR MAKEUP FOR TEENSThursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.CLIFTON BRANCHAge Group: TEENSWanna look scary for Halloween? Makeup artist Andrea Pickerell will give you that zombie look with painted on cuts, warts, and wounds. Have fun scaring your family and friends! Registration is required.

MONSTER MADNESS!Thursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.WYOMING BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENListen to Monster Stories, create a Monster Snack, and make and take a Monster Corner Bookmark! All ages are welcome, but children under 8 years old will need to bring a grown-up to assist them. Registration is required.

SPOOKY STORYTIMEThursday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.WESTWOOD BRANCHAge Group: CHILDREN, FAMILIESJoin us for a special Halloween themed storytime! Don't forget to wear your costume! No registration required.

HALLOWEEN PARTYThursday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m.CHEVIOT BRANCHAge Group: TEENSWear your costume a day early to try it out. We will have a costume contest, snacks, and karaoke. Come alone, or bring some friends. Registration is required.

HALLOWEEN STORYTIMEFriday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.FOREST PARK BRANCHAge Group: AGES 3 - 6, CHILDRENJoin us for a special Halloween storytime. Put your costume on and get ready to hear some spooky stories. No registration required.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!Friday, Oct. 31, 4 p.m.CLIFTON BRANCHAge Group: CHILDRENStart your trick-or-treating early and join us at the Haunted Library for a costume contest! Fun, treats and prizes! No registration required.