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HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS RELEASE: Oahu Libraries Offer 2017 Halloween Events

Posted on Oct 4, 2017 in Latest Department News

HONOLULU — The following Oahu libraries will offer free Halloween events:

Aiea Public Library – October 9 to 31, 2017
Fall Checkout Challenge
Children in 6th grade and under may draw sticker packets for every book that they borrow. More books borrowed = more chances to win! More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/fall-checkout-challenge/

Mililani Public Library – October 16, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
Color Mask – A Trick or Treat Event
Children in Grades K–6 may color and decorate their very own Superhero mask, and trick-or-treat around the library. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/color-mask-trick-or-treat-event/

Kahuku Public & School Library – October 17, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Reading Awakens: This Halloween
Enjoy fun Star Wars games, prizes, cool crafts, and yummy trooper rations will be allotted to willing participants. A selfie photo booth will help celebrate the event. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/reading-awakens-this-halloween/

Kapolei Public Library – October 21, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Scary Stories
Members of the Hawaii Fiction Writers group will share stories that are sure to send some shivers your way. Program is suitable for adults. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/scary-stories-hawaii-fiction-writers/

Kapolei Public Library – October 25, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Spooktacular Halloween Party
Show off your Halloween costume and enjoy fun carnival-style games. Costumed Star Wars members of the Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion and a surprise roving puppeteer will be available for picture taking! More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/spooktacular-halloween-party-2/

Hawaii Kai Public Library – October 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Halloween Fun
Children ages 3 and older can visit the Spooky Laboratory for some scary science experiments and leave with a balloon creation from Balloon Monsoon. Sponsored by the Friends of Hawaii Kai Library. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/halloween-fun/

Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library – October 28, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Halloween Spooktacular
Enjoy face painting, win treats during Halloween Bingo, and make crafts to take home. At 1:00 p.m., enjoy a movie screening of a 1991 fantasy comedy film featuring characters Gomez and Morticia Addams and their strange family. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/halloween-spooktacular/

Pearl City Public Library – October 29, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies
See the 1988 comedy-fantasy film featuring actors Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alex Baldwin and Winona Ryder star in director Tim Burton’s comic twist on supernatural horror tales. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/sunday-afternoon-at-the-movies-7/

Pearl City Public Library – October 30, 2017, 3:00 p.m.
Escape the Vampire’s Lair!
Teens will have 30 minutes to solve the puzzles and decipher clues to unlock a weapon to defeat the vampire before he claims his next victims. Registration is required. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/escape-the-vampires-lair/

Mililani Public Library – October 30, 2017, 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Movie Screening
See the 2016 fantasy film about writer Newt Scamander and his adventures in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/afternoon-movie-screening/

Mililani Public Library – October 31, 2017, 10:30 a.m.
Halloween Preschool Storytime
Children ages 2 and older can listen to Halloween stories, sing songs and have fun. Dress up in your costume and trick-or-treat around the library after storytime. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/halloween-preschool-storytime/

Waianae Public Library – October 31, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
Trick or Treat!
Start off Halloween night with trick-or-treating at the library! There will be multiple stations throughout the library giving out non-candy items. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/trick-or-treat-2/

Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library – October 31, 2017, 3:00 p.m.
Halloween Movie Screening
See a 2001 computer-animated comedy film which features top scarer James P. “Sulley” Sullivan and his one-eyed partner and best friend Mike Wazowski. More information: https://www.librarieshawaii.org/event/movie-screening/

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