Spooky October events at Mattapoisett Library

MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will have several adult and children’s events this month at 7 Barstow St. 

Kids Halloween Party. Join the kids Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. with spooky crafts and a story from Rona Leventhal. 

Banned books week. Celebrate banned books week from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10 by making a banned book button anytime the library is open, attending Banned Book trivia on Oct. 9 and checking out a banned book to read.

Sisters in crime. A team of mystery authors will create a mystery on the spot using audience suggestions on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Meet Kit Irwin, Edith Day and Sharon Healy-Yang during this fast-paced improv game. Register at mattapoisettlibrary.org.

Gothic film with live music. Watch “The Cat and the Canary,” a gothic silent film, with a live music accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. Register on the library’s website.

Author talk. Meet Katie Bernet, author of “Beth Is Dead,” the inaugural selection for Reese Witherspoon’s Sunnie Reads Book Club. Register on the library’s website to meet the author of the modern re-telling of “Little Women.”

Spooky pet ghost craft. Create your own pet ghost in a jar on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. All materials will be provided and registration is required. The event is recommended for children aged 6 and older.

DIY wall hanging. Create your own wall hanging using yarn and a cardboard loom on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. All materials are provided and registration is required.

Halloween garden craft. Create a miniature Halloween garden with gravestones, skulls, spooky trees, witches and ghosts on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required, and the event is recommended for ages 10 and older.

Halloween still life. Draw a Halloween still life using oil pastels on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. All supplies are provided and registration is required. For grades 6-12. Email questions to faguiar@sailsinc.org.