ORANGE COUNTY, California. (September 29, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is thrilled to announce its annual Spooky Month celebration this October, offering a frightfully fun lineup of programs for all ages across its branches. From haunted crafts and eerie author talks to spooky storytimes and Halloween-themed activities, Spooky Month invites the community to embrace the season with creativity.
Highlights include Crafty Adults – Spooky House at the Cypress Library, where participants will transform birdhouses into haunted hideaways; a Spiderweb Wreath Craft at Laguna Hills Technology Library; and an After School Spooky Craft at Westminster Library featuring optical illusions. Special events also include an author talk with Nikk Alcaraz, winner of HBO Max’s Craftopia, at San Juan Capistrano Library, and a fascinating discussion with Dr. Coltan Scrivner, a psychologist and expert on morbid curiosity, at Foothill Ranch Library.
For a full list of programs, please visit OCPL’s Spooky Month website at ocpl.org/spooky-month-2025
OC Public Libraries (OCPL)
OC Public Libraries is a vibrant network of 29 branches, and a satellite location at the Orangewood Children and Family Center, delivering vital library services across the county. With a strong commitment to early literacy, OCPL nurtures a passion for reading in young learners, while also providing robust programs and resources for teens, seniors, and everyone in between. Offering access to over 1.7 million materials, as well as a vast range of online resources and streaming services, OCPL empowers individuals at every stage of life. Our mission is rooted in promoting lifelong learning, fostering community connections, and ensuring free, open access to knowledge and tools that enrich lives. Through innovative programming, we support diverse needs, encourage personal growth, and strengthen the fabric of our community. Our services help people of all ages thrive. At OC Public Libraries, books are just the beginning.
More information at https://ocpl.org/
