Start Your Spooky Season off with San Antonio Public Library
Published on October 11, 2022
Get ready for Halloween with fun and spooky events, programs, and activities for all ages
SAN ANTONIO (October 11, 2022) — San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) wants to help you get into the spooky spirit with a selection of Halloween-themed events, crafts, books and other materials, and more this October. Check out our Halloween guide at guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 for more.
For information on library services, visit www.mysapl.org. Library staff is available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at ask.mysapl.org.
Halloween Happenings at SAPL
Afterschool DIY Snack: Graveyard Parfaits @ Teen Library (For teens)
Central Library – 600 Soledad, 78215
Tuesday, October 11, 4:15 – 5:40 p.m.
You asked and here it shall be! Make cookies look like dirt, Jell-O look like worms, and a cup of pudding look like a place where something's been buried. Yum! For teens 13 – 18 only.
Stranger Things Trivia Q&A (For teens)
Great Northwest Library – 9050 Wellwood, 78250
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us in the Upside Down and together you can attempt our Stranger Things Trivia Q&A. You've already binged the show like 37 times, so find out if you've reached expert level on the hit series. Prizes will be given out for the TOP 3 winners! No pressure, but if you don't pass this test, either the Demogorgon or the Mind Flayer will attack you. Sorry, we don't make the rules here. For teens 13 – 18 only.
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “28 Days Later” (Rated R)
Las Palmas Library – 515 Castroville Rd., 78237
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you! This screening is recommended for adults.
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “Ghostbusters Afterlife” (Rated PG-13)
McCreless Library – 1023 Ada St., 78223
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you!
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “The Mummy” (Rated PG-13)
Semmes Library – 15060 Judson Rd., 78247
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 – 7:40 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you! Popcorn will be provided or bring your own snack.
Noon Time Helping of Cooking in SAPL's Virtual Kitchen: Cakes and Halloween Ideas (Registration Required)
Online – Register here: https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&invite=0spcnuup8v93rh4z18u208535jz0ndnsr26653u0re4xhx2tsg3s
Thursday, October 13, 12 – 1 p.m.
Cakes, Cakes & more Cakes! Cakes are a part of many celebrations from birthdays to bridal showers. Explore cake options and food trends for Halloween 2022.
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (Rated PG)
Potranco Library – 8765 State Hwy. 151, 78245
Saturday, October 15, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you! This is no ordinary showing. This is one showing where you can be loud and interact with one another. Following the movie, we will have a craft and treats!
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “Black Phone” (Rated R)
Collins Garden Library – 200 N. Park, 78204
Monday, October 17, 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you! This screening is recommended for adults.
Haunted Tales of the Tejas Trail
Mission Library – 3134 Roosevelt Ave., 78214
Monday, October 17, 6 – 7 p.m.
Ghost Tales of the Tejas Trails are stories narrated by Nancy de la Zerda in the voice of Grandma Manuelita as she mesmerizes her wide-eyed grandchildren with fantastic tales of restless spirits and phantom ghosts.
A native of San Antonio, Nancy de la Zerda, Ph.D., (U.T. Austin, School of Communication, 1977), is a former educator who taught at UTSA, Our Lady of the Lake University, and San Antonio College, as well as at public high schools in SAISD and Edgewood ISD in San Antonio.
“Stranger Things” Party (For teens and adults)
Las Palmas Library - 515 Castroville Rd., 78237
Tuesday, October 18, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a “Stranger Things” party! There’ll be a waffle bar, 80s-themed video games, a short D&D campaign, a Shrinky Dink craft, and more. This event is for teens and adults only.
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark” (Rated PG-13)
Great Northwest Library – 9050 Wellwood, 78250
Tuesday, October 18, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you!
Family Halloween Party
Cody Library – 11441 Vance Jackson, 78230
Tuesday, October 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a sweet and spooky time! Try your hand at pumpkin golf, make spooky slime, and take pictures in your costumes with our green screen. We’ll have games, crafts, and activities for the whole family.
Tarot Demystified
Landa Library – 233 Bushnell, 78212
Tuesday, October 18, 6 – 7 p.m.
Curious about the symbolism and meanings of tarot cards? Join us for a beginner's informal exploration and discussion, concerning all things tarot! Various tarot decks and tarot books will be provided to explore and share ideas. A “cheat sheet” zine was created for this event and will be available to take home with you.
Pumpkin Decorating with WellMed (Ages 60+) (Registration required)
Thousand Oaks Library – 4618 Thousand Oaks, 78233
Thursday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register information is available here: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D162445524
Join us as we use paints and more to decorate your very own gourd. All supplies are provided and the program is free. Light refreshments will be served. Representatives will also be available to answer questions about Medicare and informational handouts will be available. Spots are limited to the first 30 sign-ups. This program is intended for adults 60+ years of age only.
Saturday Halloween Things @ Teen Library (For teens)
Central Library – 600 Soledad, 78205
Saturday, October 22, 12 – 4 p.m.
Calling all teens! Join us for some Halloween fun at Central’s Teen Library. There’ll be an apple slice food craft to make and eat, popcorn, Halloween movies to watch and critique, and quite possibly some crafty things to make, too. For teens 13-18 only.
Creepy Craft-o-Ween
Great Northwest Library – 9050 Wellwood, 78250
Saturday, October 22, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Drop in anytime between 3 and 4:30 PM to make spooky (and simple) Halloween-inspired crafts! Supplies and craft kits will be provided. Costumes encouraged!
SAPL Fright Film Fest: Vampire Double Feature, (Rated R)
Potranco Library – 8765 State Hwy. 151, 78245
Sunday, October 23, 1 – 5 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you! This screening includes “The Lost Boys” (Rated R, 1987) and “Interview with the Vampire” (Rated R, 1994). These screenings are recommended for adults.
Superhero Celebration and Movie
Las Palmas – 515 Castroville Rd., 78237
Monday, October 24, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Let's create some fun and adventure. Celebrate superheroes with us. Come in costume or come as you are! No costume masks or weapons allowed.
San Antonio Ghost Hunters and Design Your Own Spooky T's
Collins Garden Library – 200 N. Park, 78204
Tuesday, October 25, 5 – 7:40 p.m.
Join the San Antonio Ghost Hunters in celebrating 20 years of ghost hunting! This October we will be having a DIY spooky t-shirt craft along with hearing from the San Antonio Ghost Hunters about their hunting adventures.
Adult Craft Time
Thousand Oaks Library – 4618 Thousand Oaks, 78233
Wednesday, October 26, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Join us each month to work on an art/craft project! Meet new people, listen to music, and learn how to create arts and crafts. This month, we will be creating autumn and Halloween-themed garlands for the autumn season. Supplies will be provided.
Teen Time
San Pedro Library – 1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212
Thursday, October 27, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Come join us for Halloween-themed origami, painting, crafting, and coloring. Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join in. For teens 13-18 only.
Noon Time Helping of Halloween! (Registration Required)
Online – Register here: https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp&invite=g5gs4v5t5ftgy5zd144zejpvv3csmb7p0pk242nzv1nh2b1c0hva
Friday, October 28, 12 – 1 p.m.
Registration is required. Halloween is lurking just around the corner! It's that time of year to pull out all the one-of-a-kind surprises for All Hallows Eve. Dress up and Zoom in with us for a fun-filled program.
Stories of Paranormal Activity in San Antonio
Pan American Library – 1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221
Friday, October 28, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Need something to get you into the Halloween spirit? Join us for an afternoon of stories about paranormal activity in San Antonio, presented by the San Antonio Ghost Hunters.
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “The Lost Boys” (Rated R)
Mission Library – 3134 Roosevelt Ave., 78214
Friday, October 28, 4 – 6 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you! This screening is recommended for adults.
SAPL Fright Film Fest: “Hocus Pocus” (Rated PG)
Pruitt Library – 5110 Walzem Rd., 78218
Saturday, October 29, 3 – 4:40 p.m.
Join us for SAPL Fright Fest, a spooky movie series happening in October. Check out guides.mysapl.org/Halloween2022 to catch a movie at a library location near you!
Teen Time @ Johnston: Video Games and Crafts -Sugar Skulls
Johnston Library – 6307 Sun Valley, 78227
Monday, October 31, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Join the Johnston's teen group as we decorate sugar skulls and play video games. You can take your sugar skull home or leave it at the library for us to display. Come game with some of the video game consoles Johnston Library has or bring your own to play with others.
Available consoles:
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox 360
- Wii
Crafts available while supplies last. For teens 13-18 only.