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Halloween
Each year the library puts together a ghoulish good time for children and adults with creepy crafts, spooky stories and ghostly games.
“True-ly” Spooky
![Cover art for Haunted Ybor city.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cover-9781626196223.jpg)
Haunted Ybor city.
Frethem, Deborah.
![Cover art for Haunted inns, pubs and eateries of St. Augustine / Greg Jenkins.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cover-9781609494087.jpg)
Haunted inns, pubs and eateries of St. Augustine / Greg Jenkins.
Jenkins, Greg, 1964-
![Cover art for Ghosts and mysteries of Broward County / Dorothy Salvo Davis + W.C. Madden.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cover-9781596298736.jpg)
Ghosts and mysteries of Broward County / Dorothy Salvo Davis + W.C. Madden.
Davis, Dorothy Salvo.
![Cover art for Haunted Pensacola / Alan Brown.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cover-9781596293014.jpg)
Haunted Pensacola / Alan Brown.
Brown, Alan, 1950 January 12-
![Cover art for America's most haunted hotels : checking in with uninvited guests / Jamie Davis Whitmer with Robert Whitmer.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cover-9780738748009.jpg)
America’s most haunted hotels : checking in with uninvited guests / Jamie Davis Whitmer with Robert Whitmer.
Whitmer, Jamie Davis, author.
![Cover art for The haunting of Alma Fielding : a true ghost story / Kate Summerscale.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cover-9780525557920.jpg)
The haunting of Alma Fielding : a true ghost story / Kate Summerscale.
Summerscale, Kate, 1965- author.
![Cover art for St. Augustine's ghosts : the history behind the hauntings / Karen Harvey.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cover-9780942084436.jpg)
St. Augustine’s ghosts : the history behind the hauntings / Karen Harvey.
Harvey, Karen G., 1944- author.
![Cover art for Out of the shadows : six visionary Victorian women in search of a public voice / Emily Midorikawa.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cover-9781640092303.jpg)
Out of the shadows : six visionary Victorian women in search of a public voice / Emily Midorikawa.
Midorikawa, Emily, author.
![Cover art for Chasing ghosts : a tour of our fascination with spirits and the supernatural / Marc Hartzman.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781683692775.jpg)
Chasing ghosts : a tour of our fascination with spirits and the supernatural / Marc Hartzman.
Hartzman, Marc, author.
![Cover art for Ghost-hunting for dummies / by Zak Bagans.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781119584759.jpg)
Ghost-hunting for dummies / by Zak Bagans.
Bagans, Zak, 1977- author.
![Cover art for The unwritten book : an investigation / Samantha Hunt.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9780374604912.jpg)
The unwritten book : an investigation / Samantha Hunt.
Hunt, Samantha, author.
![Cover art for In the houses of their dead : the Lincolns, the Booths, and the spirits / Terry Alford.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781631495601.jpg)
In the houses of their dead : the Lincolns, the Booths, and the spirits / Terry Alford.
Alford, Terry, author.
![Cover art for We never die : secrets of the afterlife / Matt Fraser.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781668001097.jpg)
We never die : secrets of the afterlife / Matt Fraser.
Fraser, Matt, author.
![Cover art for Your soul purpose : learn how to access the light within / Kim Russo.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9780062854858.jpg)
Your soul purpose : learn how to access the light within / Kim Russo.
Russo, Kim, author.
![Cover art for Signs : the secret language of the universe / Laura Lynne Jackson.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9780399591594.jpg)
Signs : the secret language of the universe / Laura Lynne Jackson.
Jackson, Laura Lynne, author.
![Cover art for The in-betweens : the spiritualists, mediums, and legends of Camp Etna / Mira Ptacin.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781631493812.jpg)
The in-betweens : the spiritualists, mediums, and legends of Camp Etna / Mira Ptacin.
Ptacin, Mira, author.
![Cover art for The happy medium : life lessons from the other side / Kim Russo.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-0062456075.jpg)
The happy medium : life lessons from the other side / Kim Russo.
Russo, Kim, author.
![Cover art for Only love is real : a story of soulmates reunited / Brian Weiss.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-0446672653.jpg)
Only love is real : a story of soulmates reunited / Brian Weiss.
Weiss, Brian L. (Brian Leslie), 1944-
![Cover art for After this : when life is over, where do we go? / Claire Bidwell Smith.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781594633065.jpg)
After this : when life is over, where do we go? / Claire Bidwell Smith.
Smith, Claire Bidwell.
![Cover art for Ghostland : an American history in haunted places / Colin Dickey.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-1101980192.jpg)
Ghostland : an American history in haunted places / Colin Dickey.
Dickey, Colin, author.
![Cover art for Surviving death : a journalist investigates evidence for an afterlife / Leslie Kean.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-0553419617.jpg)
Surviving death : a journalist investigates evidence for an afterlife / Leslie Kean.
Kean, Leslie, author.
![Cover art for Wisdom from your spirit guides : a handbook to contact your soul's greatest teachers / James Van Praagh.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781401951375.jpg)
Wisdom from your spirit guides : a handbook to contact your soul’s greatest teachers / James Van Praagh.
Van Praagh, James, author.
![Cover art for Guided : reclaiming the intuitive voice of your soul / Hans Christian King.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781501129094.jpg)
Guided : reclaiming the intuitive voice of your soul / Hans Christian King.
King, Hans Christian, author.
![Cover art for Already here : a doctor discovers the truth about heaven / Leo Galland, M.D.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9781401954161.jpg)
Already here : a doctor discovers the truth about heaven / Leo Galland, M.D.
Galland, Leo, author.
![Cover art for Where did you go? : a life-changing journey to connect with those we've lost / Christina Rasmussen.](https://ocls.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cover-9780062689627.jpg)
Where did you go? : a life-changing journey to connect with those we’ve lost / Christina Rasmussen.
Rasmussen, Christina, 1972- author.
Featured Upcoming Events
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime
Learn your shapes with the help of a friendly monster! Enjoy shape-themed stories, activities, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime
Elmo says Boo to you! Celebrate Halloween with stories, songs, and crafts inspired by your Sesame Street friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities
Celebrate Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and all your favorite Halloween Town residents at this gruesome event full of nightmarish crafts and games. Recommended for children ages 5 and up.
Learn more>Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Cooking & Food
Mix and mash along with the monsters for a Halloween-themed treat. Adult participation is required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime
Wear your costume and join us for not-so-scary Halloween stories. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Learn more>Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Storytime
Bring your baby to this Halloween storytime filled with not-so-spooky activities that introduce pre-literacy concepts. Baby costumes are encouraged. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Science & Math
Celebrate Halloween with a fright-filled hour of fun! Let out your mad scientist with experiments, games, and crafts! Recommended for ages 6-8.
Learn more>Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Stage)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities
Eek a spider! Don’t be scared. Join us for not-so-creepy, crawly crafts and stories about our eight-legged friends. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
Learn more>Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Games & Activities; History, Culture, Genealogy
Can you survive the Salem Witch Trials? Jump back in time with us to 1692 Massachusetts and find out! Recommended for families with children ages 8 and up.
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“King’s ‘Holly’ had me on the edge of my seat and physically cringing. This is a must read for all Stephen King fans. This is a perfect combination of crime, horror, and thriller.” – Ashton M.
“A perfectly cozy autumn read! Full of second chances and love of all kinds this book will have you laughing and crying from start to finish.” – Charlotte D.