Visit the Warren Township Library this October for some Halloween-y events from creepy crafts to spooky author visits.
Monstore Reading and Craft
Tuesday, October 22, 4 pm to 4:45 pm
Join author Tara Lazar as she reads her new picture book The Monstore (available at the library) and shares secrets about the underground emporium and the making of the book.
Then stay for a monstrous craft! For children ages 4 to 8 years. Registration required. You can sign up online or call Youth Services at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.
The Legendary Pine Barrens: Stories and Songs
Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm to 8:30 pmAuthor, storyteller and musician Paul Evans Pedersen Jr. will entertain visitors with stories and songs, based on the rich storytelling tradition of the Pine Barrens. His book, The Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts (available at the library), is a collection of dark and quirky short stories inspired by South Jersey folklore. Pedersen puts his unique spin on such legendary local subjects as the immortal Jersey Devil, dancing bandit Joe Mulliner, and the mysterious Blue Hole of Winslow.
This program is geared toward adults only. No children under 12 please.
Registration is required. You can sign up online or call 908-754-5554 ext. 64.
Saturday, October 26, 2 pm to 3:15 pm
Rahway city historian, Alexander Shipley, will talk about the case
that inspired his book The Case of the Unknown Woman: The Story of One of the Most Intriguing Murder Mysteries of the Nineteenth Century.
This
fascinating tale is based on an actual event that took place on March
26, 1887 when a young woman was found murdered in a field on the
outskirts of Rahway, NJ. Some have speculated there is a possible link
between this dastardly deed and the crimes of Jack the Ripper. You can also get his book at the library.
This program is geared toward adults only.Registration is required. You can sign up online or call 908-754-5554 ext. 64.Halloween Hullabaloo - Drop In Craft
Saturday. October 26, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm orTuesday, October 29, 3 pm to 7 pm
Parents with children ages 3 years and older are encouraged to drop by on October 26 or October 29 for our Halloween crafts. Just drop in to the program room during the listed times to make a great craft to take home. No registration required. All drop-in craft programs are funded by the Friends of the Warren Township Library.
If you're looking for some frightening fun at home, check out our Recommended Reading lists of items available from the library:
- Spooky fiction books, e-books and audiobooksfor adults
- True Tales of Terror
- Halloween Books for Kids (selections for all ages)
