Fall is in full swing at the Lincoln Township Public Library! Join us for any of our upcoming family friendly Halloween themed programs throughout the month of October to get in the spooky spirit! For more upcoming library programs, visit https://lincolntownship.librarycalendar.com.
Halloween Costume Swap on Saturday October 4th from 9am-1pm
- Looking for a new Halloween look without the cost? Exchange your gently used costumes at Lincoln Township Public Library’s Halloween Costume Swap! Bring a clean, gently used costume and pick out something new to you. It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to celebrate the season. All leftover costumes will be donated to a local charity after the event. Let’s make Halloween fun, affordable, and sustainable for everyone! Do you want to donate but can’t attend? Drop off costume donations at the Information Desk starting Saturday, September 27 until October 3.
Monster Mash on Saturday October 11th from 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Wear your costume and join us for the Bubble Witch Show—full of spooky fun, tricks, and surprises! Enjoy candy, games, crafts, and Halloween excitement for the whole family.
Family Pumpkin Painting Party on Saturday October 18th from 12pm-3pm
- Get into the fall spirit with a cozy afternoon of pumpkin painting! We’ll provide mini pumpkins, paint, and festive fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to snap a pic at our autumn-themed photo spot! While supplies last.
Trail and Treat on Saturday October 25th from 2pm-5pm
- Bring the family for a fun fall at Baroda’s Trail & Treat! Kids can dress up and collect treats along the trail while enjoying festive activities. Don’t miss this safe, community-centered Halloween celebration!
A Charlie Brown Halloween Party on Monday October 27th from 6pm-7pm
- Celebrate Halloween Peanuts-style with a story time, craft, snacks, and trivia. And who knows, maybe The Great Pumpkin will make an appearance!
Can’t make it down for a fall program? Enjoy some of our not-so-spooky Halloween themed children’s book recommendations instead!
Board Books
- One Good Night ‘til Halloween by Frank Berrios
- Trick or Treat? It’s Halloween! by Jo Lodge
- Little Pumpkin by Lisa Edwards
Picture Books
- It’s Halloween, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman
- Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round by Rosanna Battigelli
- How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead
Kids Beginner
- Rocket and the Perfect Pumpkin by Tad Hills
- A Seed Becomes a Pumpkin by Amy Hayes
- Katy Duck’s Happy Halloween by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Kids Fiction
- The Halloween Goblin by Tracey West
- Trip to the Pumpkin Farm by Rebecca Elliot
- The Candy Mafia by Lavie Tidhar
Kids Nonfiction
- Spooky Snacks and Treats by Zac Williams
- The Pumpkin Seed’s Secret by Hannah Barnaby
- A Field Guide to Autumn by Gabby Dawnay