October Happenings @ FCPL

Get ready for a month of spooky stories, creative crafts, and fangtastic resources you can really sink your teeth into as we embrace all things October at Forsyth County Public Library.

How about a Bat Walk for adults, a Halloween Costume Swap, numerous autumn-inspired crafts, and of course, our beloved Trick-or-Treat storytimes to get the pumpkin rolling?  

Not scary enough for you? Perhaps a Ghost Hunt, our Poe-pular Writers' Night of Fright, or A Day in the Life of a Mortician are more eerie-sistible to you! 

And don't sleep on our current horror book recommendations! (At least not without the lights on.)

Just in case any of that is too dark for you, Diwali—a joyous festival of lights—begins on October 20, and we have a number of festivities planned for all ages. 

Read on for updates on library news, featured resources, and upcoming programs you won't want to miss. We can't wait to help you make the most of your library card this month! 

Leslie Marinelli

FCPL Communications Manager

LIBRARY NEWS

Post Road Library wants your gently used Halloween costumes and accessories for their first ever Halloween Costume Swap!

Please drop off donated costumes and accessories at any FCPL location through October 2. Donations are not required to participate in the Halloween Costume Swap on Sunday, October 5, 2:30–4:30 p.m., at Post Road Library. All are welcome! 

A limited number of Eventbrite tickets are still available for An Afternoon with William Kent Krueger on Friday, October 10. 

The event on Thursday evening has already sold out, but we will have a Standby Line! If there are any empty seats due to no-shows, those seats will be given to standby patrons fifteen minutes prior to the start of the event. (Ticket holders, do not be late.) 

In celebration of An Afternoon/Evening with William Kent Krueger, join us for a discussion about the first book in the Cork O'Connor Mystery series, Iron Lake, on Tuesday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m., at Post Road Library, and check out our latest Unreadable podcast episode where Ross interviews William Kent Krueger! 

Have we told you lately how much we love the FCPL Friends and Advocates? 

Since our Friends were established in 1995, they have raised nearly $800,000 through used book sales, membership fees, and other donations to fund special programs, materials, and resources beyond the library's budget. 

Support their amazing work and stop by one of our Friends Bookstores for their biggest sale of the year October 18–25, 2025. Fill a Friends paper bag with any combination of adult fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks for just $5.00! 

FEATURED RESOURCE

Morningstar® Investing Center

Your Forsyth County Public Library card provides free, premium access to Morningstar® Investing Center for real-time comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments, spanning mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds.

Don't miss the "Investing Classroom" feature for introductory courses on financial planning, retirement, stocks, portfolios, and more. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Hispanic Heritage Month

Learn about the art of piñata making, Mayan glyphs, Mexican folk art, and Día de los Muertos sugar skulls in this cultural and educational series for adults designed to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.

2025 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

You're the judge in this worldwide film festival which showcases the top 10 short films of the year by international artists, screened in over 500 venues across six continents between September 25 and October 5, 2025. 

Watch the films and vote for your favorite in this popular shared community experience. FCPL is one of only two venues in the state of Georgia to host this event this year! 

Content Warning: These films contain strong language and mature themes that are not suitable for minors. Minor children will only be admitted with a parent or guardian.

Kitty Corner at Post

Snuggle and play with adoptable cats and kittens from the Forsyth County Pet Adoption and Resource Center. 

Monday, October 6, 2–4 p.m.

Post Road Library

Diwali Celebrations at FCPL

Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, this month at your library! Enjoy Diwali-themed storytimes, music, crafts, live performances, and more. 

🎃 It's Officially Spooky Season at FCPL 👻

Join us for a variety of pumpkin and ghost-themed crafts, two different spooktacular events with the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research, horror music appreciation, and more! 

Missing any of these events might just haunt you forever. 

Trick or Treat Storytimes at FCPL 

Wear your costume to our annual Halloween storytimes followed by trick or treating in the library.

See all upcoming programs in our interactive online events calendar!

Or click a button below for all October programs by age group:

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LIBRARY CLOSINGS

All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, October 3, for Library Staff Training.  

We're always open at ForsythPL.org!

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