Halloween at HCPL
Ghoulish fun over the years
Halloween at HCPL
Spring Branch Memorial Library, 1962
In a fun story from the July 1963 issue of the Memorial Mirror, Spring Branch Memorial librarian Edith Spang (pictured here at a storytime) shares how she and her husband spent the previous Halloween. Instead of gathering candy, they went trick-or-treating for overdue books!
Octavia Fields Branch Library, 1971
A Halloween book display at the Octavia Fields branch features pumpkins, witches, and black cats.
Tomball Library, 1970s
The Tomball branch had a groovy good time during a Halloween program in the 1970s. The boy in the center is dressed up as Super Grover, who first appeared on Sesame Street in 1974.
Jacinto City Branch Library, 1975
Children pose in their costumes after Halloween storytime.
West University Branch Library, 1979
The West University branch staff cast a spell to help customers find the right books.
Tomball Library, 1982
Superheroes, a princess, a black cat, Mickey Mouse, and Pac-Man visited the Tomball branch.
Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 1989
Toddlers have fun digging into a pumpkin during a preschool storytime program.
Lone Star College CyFair Library, 2011
The windows at Lone Star College CyFair Library got a festive makeover with cheerful Jack-o-Lantern faces! Talk about a spooky-cute vibe!
Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, 2012
Storytime is more fun on Halloween when everyone can dress up and enjoy a ghostly story together.
Aldine Branch Library, 2012
Halloween offers endless opportunities for creative and messy fun! The Aldine branch hosted a tween pumpkin carving event in 2012.
Crosby Branch Library, 2013
These little ghouls aren’t just checking out books at the library—they’re on a sweet scavenger hunt for candy! At the Crosby branch, the circulation desk became a trick-or-treat stop for young visitors.
Katy Branch Library, 2012
This Halloween book display at the Katy branch featured a stunning display of decorated pumpkins!
High Meadows Branch Library, 2013
Branches frequently host festive Halloween parties with games, delicious treats, and prizes. In 2013, the High Meadows Branch held a spooktacular Monster Mash party, where little ghouls and goblins enjoyed all sorts of fun activities. A child is pictured playing "Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin."
Barbara Bush Branch Library, 2018
The staff at the Barbara Bush branch embraced the Halloween spirit with a spectacular array of costumes! It was a Halloween celebration that brought smiles to everyone who visited!
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, 2018
Even our furry friends join in on the Halloween fun! Lily, the beloved therapy dog, regularly visits the Katherine Tyra branch to offer young readers a comforting presence as they practice their reading skills. In this adorable snapshot from 2018, Lily and her human, Ms. Betsy, dress up for a Spooktacular Halloween storytime!
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, 2019
Halloween isn't just for kids—adults love celebrating it, too! In a festive twist, this ESL class at the Maud Marks Branch embraced the spooky season with a Halloween-themed session.
Atascocita Branch Library, 2020
Every October, the Atascocita branch invites a skeleton named Bob to hang out at the library and help spook visitors to the Haunted Library event. While the branch remained closed due to COVID-19, Bob had his usual fun in and around the branch, which staff documented on social media.
Galena Park Branch Library, 2021
The Galena Park branch held its annual Booapalooza event in October 2021 in the parking lot and nearby park. Staff organized trick-or-treating, games, and contests with support from the Curiosity Cruiser team.
As we wrap up our spooky journey through Halloweens of HCPL's past, remember: in a library, every book is a treat, and every visit is a thrilling adventure!
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