Welcome to a world where shadows whisper secrets and history comes alive with mysterious tales. This October, join Spokane Public Library for a series of intriguing events that explore the eerie. Discover hidden cemeteries beneath the city, uncover the witchcraft of archival treasures, and delve into the origins of the Men in Black. Whether you’re drawn to chilling tales of Mary Shelley’s monsters or crave the thrill of Spokane’s very own late-night haunted talk show, there’s something hauntingly fascinating for every curious mind.
Haunting Events for Adults
- What’s Under the Driveway? 19th Century South Hill Cemeteries | Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30pm, South Hill Library
- Illumination: Witches! Highlights from the Archives and Special Collections | Thursday, October 3 at 11am, Central Library
- UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black | Friday, October 11 at 3:30pm, South Hill Library
- What’s in a Name? Mary, Shelley, and Monsters: A Presentation by EWU Professor Chris Valeo | Wednesday, October 16 at 6pm, Central Library
- Lilac City Live: Spokane’s “Late Night” Talk Show (Haunted Edition!) | Thursday, October 17 at 8pm, Central Library
- Friday Night Paint: Bottle Full of Fall | Friday, October 18 at 7pm, South Hill Library
- Book Club: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker by Patricia Meredith | Saaturday, October 19 at 10:30am, Indian Trail Library [Register Online]
- Ghost Stories: A Writing Workshop with Debra Magpie Earling | Friday, October 25 at 10:30am, Central Library [Register Online]
- Who is Haunting your House? Spokane House History Resources | Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30pm, South Hill Library
Thrilling Events for Kids & Teens!
- Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box for Ages 6-9 | Wednesday, October 2 at 4pm, Hillyard Library
- Science Escape Room for Kids Ages 5-11 & Caregivers | Tuesday, October 8
- Tween Art Lab! Clay Creatures: Design Your Own Dragon for Ages 9-13 | Wednesday, October 9 at 4:30pm, Liberty Park Library
- Fall’s Changing Leaves: A Story and Activity for Homeschoolers Ages 3-8 & Caregivers | Friday, October 11 at 10:30am, South Hill Library
- Make Your Own Dice for DnD & Tabletop RPGs for Middle & High Schoolers | Saturday, October 12 at 1pm, Indian Trail Library
- Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box for Kids Ages 6-9 | Wednesday, October 16 at 4pm, South Hill Library
- Science Escape Room for Kids Ages 5-11 & Caregivers | Tuesday, October 22 at 4pm, Liberty Park Library
- Tween Art Lab! Clay Creatures: Design Your Own Dragon for Kids Ages 9-13 | Wednesday, October 23 at 4:30pm, Hillyard Library
- Make Your Own Dice for DnD & Tabletop RPGs for Middle & High Schoolers | Saturday, October 26 at 1pm, Liberty Park Library
- Science Escape Room for Kids Ages 5-11 & Caregivers | Tuesday, October 29 at 4pm, Shadle Park Library
- Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box for Kids Ages 6-9 | Wednesday, October 30 at 4pm, Liberty Park Library
Traveling Exhibit: Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
Visit Central Library October 7 – November 16 to experience a traveling exhibition Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature, produced by the National Library of Medicine exploring the power of the novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus to expose hidden fears of science and technology as human efforts to penetrate the secrests of nature continue.
Haunted Walking Tours
The library has created several self-guided walking tours based on well-known legends, historic newspaper articles, books and more! Access our Downtown and Brownes Addition Haunted Walking Tours:
Frankenstein Book List
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
Chicano Frankenstein by Daniel A. Olivas
Dark Hearts by Jim Gigliotti, illustrations by Karl James Mountford
Frankenstein or The modern Prometheus, A Graphic Novel by Gris Grimly
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
The New Annotated Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, edited with a foreword and notes by Leslie S. Klinger
Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson
Her Lost Words by Stephanie Marie Thornton
Love and Fury by Samantha Silva
The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein’s Creator Mary Shelley by Catherine Reef
Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein by Linda Bailey, Illustrated by Julia Sarda
My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
Reproduction by Louisa Hall
She Made a Monster by Lynn Fulton, Illustrated by Felicita Sala
The Big Book of Monsters by Hal Johnson, Illustrated by Tim Sievert
The Lady and Her Monsters by Roseanne Montillo
