A Very Colorful Halloween Party
October 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Halloween Party is one of the North Manchester Public Library’s most popular events of the year, and this year we’re adding a splash of color to the spooky fun! Join us for an evening packed with games, crafts, food, and festivities for the whole family.
Step into our Haunted Art Studio or get messy with Splatter the Zombie. Create your own Sugar Skull Mask, drink up a delicious Jack O’ Lantern ice cream float, and try your luck with the Spooky Wheel of Fate and Candy Count Contest. Returning favorites like Tombstone Toss and Mummy Bowling are back, along with exciting new additions such as a Choose Your Own Adventure Game. Little ones can bounce to their hearts’ content in the bouncy house. The whole family can enjoy free wagon rides around town, or join with other participants for outdoor yard games!
And of course, it wouldn’t be a Halloween Party without our Annual Costume Contest! Dress to impress, dress to scare, or dress to dazzle.
Trophies will be awarded in these fun categories:
– Most Monochromatic Monster (one color from head to toe)
– Most Colorful
– Best Duo or Group
– Most Artistic
– Best Baby
– Most Spooky
– Director’s Choice
Winners will be announced the following week.
Bring your wallets and appetite too – Tacos Los Gordos will be on site serving their amazing Mexican food!
This event is free and open for all to attend – no library card is needed. Don’t miss one of the biggest parties of the year – this is sure to be a Halloween celebration you’ll never forget!
The Halloween Party is sponsored by Riverbridge Electric.
Described as “literary speed dating”, NMPL Book Tastings will help adult readers broaden their reading horizons and discover exciting new book adventures. Participants will have the chance to sample a variety of books in 5 minute time increments, and when the bell sounds, they can decide to bring the book home, try another title, or do both. Explore new authors, genres, and series that you might not have tried before. No more complaints of, “I don’t have anything to read!” Plus we’ll have hot tea and delicious homemade goodies to sample!
Book Menu:
Explore the spooky and odd with a mix of mysteries and weird fiction.
Dessert Menu:
– Pumpkin Bread – A soft, moist crumb with a wonderful pumpkin flavor and spiced with warm cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
– Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies – These oatmeal cinnamon cookies are soft, chewy and the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially during chilly fall days.
– Mini Applesauce Muffins – Deliciously moist muffins filled with applesauce, and dipped in an irresistible cinnamon sugar topping.
Note: This program is for ages 16 and up.
Put on your comfiest flannel or sweater and head to Stars Hollow (a.k.a. the library) for a night of Gilmore-inspired fun!
At 6:00pm, kick things off with a Mini Mocktail Hour where you’ll stir up (and sample!) Sookie’s Hot Toddy and Lorelai’s Espresso Martini – because sometimes life just calls for a little bit more coffee!
At 6:30pm, it’s trivia time. Think you know which town troubadour sang on which corner, or how many jobs Kirk has had? Prove it. Channel your inner Rory during finals week, and battle for the ultimate prize: a Gilmore Girls gift basket worthy of Friday Night Dinner bragging rights.
How It Works:
– This program is for ages 18+ and registration is required: Call (260-982-4773) or come into the library to pay the $5 registration fee. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
– When trivia begins, enjoy multiple rounds of questions all about the Gilmore Girls TV show.
– The participant with the highest score at the end wins the grand prize!
Step into the kitchen with us as we launch our brand-new Chefs on Wheels program, featuring the Charlie Cart mobile kitchen! In this first session, kids will whip up a tasty Three Sisters Sauté while learning about an ancient Iroquois legend and the science of companion planting.
The “Three Sisters” – corn, beans, and squash – have been grown together for centuries because they help each other thrive. Corn provides a tall stalk for beans to climb, beans enrich the soil with nutrients, and squash shades the ground to keep moisture in. Together, they make a powerful team – and a delicious dish!
Along the way, participants will practice kitchen basics like safe knife handling and stove use, gain confidence in their cooking skills, and discover how food, history, and science are all connected. And of course, the best part: enjoying the dish they created themselves!
This program is made possible through the support of the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.
The Ace of Hearts Charity Event is Daniel’s Place’s signature fundraising event — an unforgettable Las Vegas–style casino night where the heart of the game is giving. Guests enjoy an evening of excitement with professional casino tables, live and silent auctions, music, appetizers, drinks, and plenty of chances to win and celebrate.
But beyond the fun and glamour, the Ace of Hearts Charity Event has a deeper purpose: it fuels our Sponsored Care Program, ensuring that families caring for loved ones with disabilities can access respite care regardless of financial limitations. Every hand played, every auction bid, and every sponsorship directly supports families in our community who rely on Daniel’s Place for strength, relief, and hope.
Games Available
-Black Jack
-Poker
-Craps
-Roulette
The Tartan Terrors are a Canadian Celtic rock band with nearly 30 years of high-energy performances across North America and beyond. Blending traditional Celtic music, original songs, and spirited step dancing with modern rock flair, their shows deliver a crowd-rousing “Celtic Invasion.” Recent albums Here’s to Tonight (2022) and On the Road Live (2025) showcase their signature sound and vibrant stage presence.
A famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world.
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Hersteria pours some extra sugar on Def Leppard’s legendary rock anthems, elevating each classic hit with its own electrifying flair. These talented women deliver performances that are both authentic and exhilarating with powerhouse vocals and electrifying guitar riffs. Whether it’s the soaring melodies of “Pour Some Sugar on Me” or the anthemic choruses of “Love Bites,” Hersteria brings a fresh yet faithful interpretation for fans to rock out all night long to.