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A Ghostly Gathering at the Indiana State Library

A Ghostly Gathering at the Indiana State Library In-Person

Celebrate the Indiana State Library's Bicentennial at our ghostly gathering!

Join us on Friday, Oct. 10, from 6:00 pm - 9:30 p.m. for an eerie evening of family-friendly fun! Come in costume and bring a goodie bag for trick-or-treating through the library’s spooky stacks, where participants will encounter historic ghostly figures.

*Please register each adult and child attending. Register here!

For safety reasons, full face masks are not allowed, but face paint is welcome.

Enjoy snacks, stories, and photo opportunities with some special surprises, including a chilling peek at an assortment of spooky books and creepy stuff from our historic collection! The night will conclude with a special showing of “Ghostbusters,” a classic supernatural comedy. Rated PG. Space is limited, so registration is required. Don’t miss a chance to experience this spirited celebration.

Special guests include:

  • Circle City Ghostbusters
  • New York Times bestselling author, Annie Sullivan, who will be sharing her latest children's book, Ghouldilocks, with us.  

Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts by Annie Sullivan: 9780593709603 ...

Schedule of Events

6pm - Doors open

6:15 pm - 6:30 pm Story time in the Indiana Young Readers Center with Suzanne Walker and Annie Sullivan

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Trick-or- Treat in the library stacks

6:45 pm - 7:00 pm Story time in the Indiana Young Readers Center with Suzanne Walker and Annie Sullivan

7:15 pm - 9 :00 pm Movie Showtime

 

Parking validation will be available for attendees who park in the Senate Avenue parking garage directly across from the library and bring their ticket in for validation.

Send questions to Michelle Sharp at msharp@library.in.gov.

 

The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. If you require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this program, service or activity of the Indiana State Library, please contact Michele Gibson, the Indiana State Library’s ADA Coordinator (mgibson@spd.in.gov or (317) 619-6231). Notice of a needed accommodation should be provided as soon as possible to allow time for the State Library to arrange for the accommodation; however, notice of a needed accommodation must be provided to one of the above contacts no later than 48 hours in advance.

Date:
Friday, October 10, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
History Reference Room
Audience:
  General  
Categories:
  ISL - In-Person Event  

Registration is required. There are 84 seats available.

Event Organizer

Michelle Sharp

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