Halloween At Pierce County Libraries Features Pumpkins, Ghost Stories

BONNEY LAKE-SUMNER, WA - From Pierce County Library: Scare up some friends and visit one of the many Halloween events at Pierce County Library System locations. Decorate pumpkins, try Horrorgami or listen to spooky stories around a campfire. All events are guaranteed to provide a frightfully good time.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating, University Place Pierce County Library, 2-5 p.m. Decorate a pumpkin to take home. Small pumpkin and decorations provided. All ages. Registration required at www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.

Halloween Party, Milton-Edgewood Pierce County Library, 4-5 p.m. Enjoy the spooky, the gross and the tasty. Costumes encouraged. All ages.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Pumpkin Palooza, South Hill Pierce County Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Decorate a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, do some pumpkin bowling and more. Costumes encouraged. All ages.

Friday, Oct. 27

Harvest Hoedown, Orting Pierce County Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy stories, games and pumpkin decorating. Costumes encouraged. All ages.

Horrorgami, Buckley Pierce County Library, 4:30 p.m. Learn how to make monsters and other scary origami creations. All ages.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017

Halloween Origami, Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 2 p.m. Learn how to fold monsters and bats for Halloween decorations. Ages 7 and up.

Creepy, Crawly Halloween Event: Live Owl, Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 2 p.m. Join For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation as they introduce different species of live owls from the Northwest. Learn facts about the owls and view them up close! All ages.

Spooky Stories around the Campfire, Tillicum Pierce County Library, 2 p.m. Hear scary stories at this spooky story time along with a pretend fire. Bring pillows and blankets to sit around the fire. All ages.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017

Halloween Story Time and Costume Party, Sumner Pierce County Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Read stories, play games, do a craft and show off costumes. Ages 6 and under.

Trick or Treat at the Library, Eatonville Pierce County Library, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Stop by the library and pick up your candy treat. Costumes encouraged. All ages.

Downtown DuPont Trick or Treating, DuPont Pierce County Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Stop by the library during the City of DuPont’s Downtown Trick or Treat event for treats and giveaways. All ages.

Visit www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar for more information or to register.

About Pierce County Library System

The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves 590,000 people throughout Pierce County with 20 libraries and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. People may choose from more than 1.5 million books, movies and other materials, as well as nearly half a million online/downloadable materials. Pierce County Library is committed to directing services in three primary areas: learning, enjoyment and community connection. Its services and programs spark success for Pierce County residents. More than 2 million people visit Pierce County Libraries each year. The Library provides services and programs directly to people in adult care facilities or who are homebound, and to children in child care centers and schools. Pierce County Libraries are located at Anderson Island, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Pierce County Library Administrative Center, South Hill, Steilacoom, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. Pierce County Library is an independent municipal corporation and operates as a junior taxing district.

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