The weather has finally cooled off, pumpkin spice is officially in everything, and Halloween is quickly approaching! We don’t know about you, but this is one of our favorite seasons, and we are celebrating all month long at both branches! Make plans to attend one (or all!) of our programming, and be sure to check out your favorite Halloween-inspired film or book!

Main Library (Jefferson City, MO)

The Great American Read: Villains and Monsters (Adult)
What do our favorite books about villains, monsters, and evil forces tell us about ourselves and our dark impulses? This program examines evil characters in our favorite novels and features authors who have created some of our best-loved villains.

Readers Theatre Fundraiser
The Missouri River Regional Library Foundation in Jefferson City would like to take you back to a time when life seemed pretty simple for those growing up! Years when the entire family would gather around the radio in the living room every night. Join us for a series of four live old-time era performances just the way you would have heard them on the radio from the 1930s and 1940s.

Reader's Theatre performances will be Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th. Doors open at 6:30pm both nights with performances beginning at 7:00pm. Missouri wines and desserts will be served, as well as a chance to win a door prize!

Tickets are $15 in advance, or $18 at the door, and may be purchased online or at the Library.

This year's performances include: Three Skeleton Key, Sorry, Wrong Number, Our Miss Brooks, and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.

Friday Film: A Quiet Place (Adult)
In a post-Apocalyptic world, a family navigates their lives in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. They are determined to find a way to protect their children when even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death. This haunting thriller stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski.

Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along (Teens)
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nightmare Before Christmas with our first-ever movie sing-along! Costumes encouraged (but totally optional!).

Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania 3 (Family)
Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

Fall Fever! (Teens)
Hooray for fall! Let's carve pumpkins, tell ghost stories and make delicious s'mores! Reservations required.

Great Horned Owls: Hunting and Feeding (Adult)
Award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw returns to the library ro discuss the hunting and feeding behavior of the great horned owls he has observed and documented in St. Louis' Forest Park since December 2005. Come and gain insight on one of the most successful predators in North America.

Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus (19+)
Join us after library hours for a special showing of the 1993 cult classic "Hocus Pocus", celebrating its 25th anniversary! We'll be serving up popcorn, soda, and themed snacks to celebrate the Sanderson Sisters! Costumes encouraged! Reservations required.

Howlin' Halloween Party (Family)
Come in costume, and enjoy Halloween themed carnival games, costume parades, book bingo, and snacks at the library!

Halloween Story Time (Family)
Join us in costume for a special Halloween story time! We will read not-so-scary stories, howl songs, create crafts, and have a costume parade through the library.

Osage County Library (Linn, MO)

Harry Potter Trivia Night (Teens)
Join us for Harry Potter trivia night! Sign up as a team (up to six members) or individually (to be put on a team) to see who among you is a true Potterhead. Snacks provided. Reservations required. Grades 6 - 12.

 

Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania 3 (Family)
Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

Fall Family Festival at the Linn City Park (Family)
Join us for fun fall games and activities in the park hosted by Central Missouri Community Action, Head Start and the Osage County Library.  Recommended for preschool ages and their families and families with children 8 and under.  Dress up in costumes if you like keeping it family friendly.

Trick or Treat at the Library (Family)
Kids are welcome to come trick or treat for a free book and treats!  Parents, bring your cameras for a photo backdrop opportunity on display October 30th & 31st while the library is open!