Halloween parties at the St. Louis Public Library are free! Kids and teens can make their own Frankentoy or craft, watch Halloween movies, and find Halloween candy. Reservations are not required. Please note the age range for each party. Costumes are encouraged!
Several parties are scheduled at the following branches:
October 26:
Monster Mash Halloween Party for kids in grades kindergarten through 5, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Central Library.
Monster Mash for kids in grades 6-12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Library.
October 30:
Halloween Party for kids in grades kindergarten through 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Walnut Park Branch.
October 31:
Halloween Party for all ages. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Julia Davis Branch.
Find even more Halloween fun all across St. Louis in our Things To Do calendar
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