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Monday, October 19 › 6-7:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Bring your best fiends and join us to create your own spooky creations! Snacks provided.
Teens and adults. Registration is not required, but space is limited.
Wednesday, October 21 › 10-10:45 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Enjoy a story time that offers a comfortable, positive environment with soft lighting, music, stories and additional time for transitions and activities. This session celebrates Halloween with some not-too-spooky fun. Costumes welcome.
Ages 3-6 and caregivers.
Thursday, October 22 › 6:30-8 pm
Southern Boone County Public Library, Meeting Room
This festive, beginner-level craft is perfect for those who like a little sparkle with their spooky. We’ll decorate plastic skulls with colorful crushed glass pieces to create a crystal skull worthy of any adventurer, pirate or macabre princess. All materials will be provided.
Teens and adults. Please register starting October 8.
Monday, October 26 › 10-10:45 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and festive activities as we celebrate the season. Costumes welcome!
Ages birth to 12 months with an adult.
Multiple sessions Tuesday, October 27
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and festive activities as we celebrate the season. Costumes welcome!
Ages 2½ (30 mos.) to 5 years with an adult.
Multiple sessions Thursday, October 29
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a not-too-spooky Halloween story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and festive activities as we celebrate the season. Costumes welcome!
Ages 12-30 months (walking confidently) with an adult.
Friday, October 30 › 6:30-9 pm
Columbia Public Library, Quiet Reading Room
Join us after-hours for a slightly spooky edition of “Bored Gamer Night.” Explore new games or play old favorites and socialize. We’ll provide the games, but you can bring your own! Snacks provided. Costumes not required, but wearing one will give you an extra chance at the door prize. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive by 6:45 p.m.
Adults and teens ages 16 and older. Please register.
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