Halloween and Fall Events at Prince William Public Libraries

Halloween and Fall Events at Prince William Public Libraries

65^th Anniversary Library Card Design Contest

Calling creative high-schoolers! PWPLS is celebrating its 65^th birthday with a commemorative library card, and we’re looking for students in grades 9 through 12 to design it. Entries accepted until October 15, and online voting for the best design runs October 16 through November 1.

Pumpkin-Carving Contest

Central Community Library

All ages

October 1 – October 23

It’s pumpkin-carving time! Email librarycommunications@pwcgov.org or deliver a picture of your carved pumpkin to Central Library’s information desk by Sunday, October 23 to enter the contest. Include your name, age, and phone number with all entries. We’ll display the pictures in Central Library and you’ll be able to come in and vote between Monday, October 24 and Sunday, October 30. The winner gets a special prize!

Magnus Chase’s Norse Mythology Night

Potomac

Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m.

Teens in grades 6-12, celebrate the new release of Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor with a night of Viking and Norse activities. You might even win a copy of the book and other goodies! Register here beginning September 21.

Music on the Terrace: Redux

Montclair

Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (rain date: October 9)

Welcome back to R&B/blues/soul trio Whiskey Pull as we try again for music on Montclair’s terrace. You bring a blanket or lawn chair, and Whiskey Pull will bring new tunes.

Pumpkin Carving

Haymarket Gainesville Community Library

All ages

Tuesday, October 11, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

We’ll provide the pumpkins and the carving tools, and you provide the creativity! Bring the whole family and carve a pumpkin to be entered in our contest.  Entries will be displayed in the library all week, and the winners will be announced at the Haymarket Gainesville Library Birthday Celebration on Saturday, October 15! Limit 15 families, registration required by calling 703-792-8700.

Haymarket Gainesville’s First Birthday Celebration

Saturday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a lively 1^st birthday festival! The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with a ceremony. Then the fun and games begin at 12:00 p.m. with a balloon artist, storyteller, live music, face painting, games on the lawn, and refreshments.

Chinn Park’s 25^th Birthday Book Sale and Mini-Festival

Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family to celebrate in style! We'll have a petting zoo, face painting, live music, food, vendors, storytime with Ronald McDonald and games and crafts for kids of all ages. Be sure to wish the Friends of the Library a happy birthday by shopping their used book sale and bidding in the silent auction. Your support funds the library's many free events.

Puppetopia presents: Spooky Tales & Magical Treats

Potomac Community Library

All ages with caregiver

Sunday, October 23, 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy a pre-Halloween treat of magical tales, some fun and some (slightly) frightening! Drop in; no registration.

Halloween Storytime

Nokesville Neighborhood Library

For children with a caregiver

Monday, October 31, 10:30 a.m.

Come dressed in your Halloween attire and enjoy some stories and crafts.

Parade of Costumes

Chinn Park Regional Library

For children with a caregiver

Monday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. or at 2:00 p.m.

Come in costume for Halloween stories, songs, and a parade through the library.

Happy Halloween, Central Library!

Central Community Library

For children with a caregiver

Monday, October 31, 10:30 a.m.

Let’s celebrate Halloween together! Come in costume for a few spooky stories, a treat, and join us in a parade of costumes through Central Community Library! You might even catch some library staff all decked out for the holiday! No registration necessary.