Solano County Library hosts Halloween happenings
Solano County Library presents a variety of free Halloween and fall themed programs at library locations with crafts, stories and interactive activities. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes during the last week in October to storytimes and special programs. The Library will also offer activities for teens and adults.
Children Events: Crafty Storytime — Dixon Library
• Oct. 12, 10-11 a.m. (Fall themed) Paper Hedgehog
• Oct. 19, 10-11 a.m. Clothespin Monsters
• Oct. 26, 10-11 a.m. Monster Slime
• Nov. 2. 10-11 a.m. Decorate a Dancing Skeleton (Día) Afternoon Adventures — Dixon Library
• Oct. 20, 2-3 p.m. Mini Pumpkin Painting
• Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m. Foam Skull Decorating (Día)
• Nov. 3, 2-3 p.m. Crepe Paper Flowers (Día) Twilight Story Night — Dixon Library
• Oct. 28, 6:30-7 p.m. Halloween Themed Storytime — Fairfield Civic Center Library (Outdoor Patio Area)
• Oct. 28, 10:30—11 a.m. Costumes are welcome. Bring something to sit on.
Pumpkin Decorating — Fairfield Cordelia Library
• Oct. 23 10:30-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to noon Paint and decorate small pumpkins outside. Register at solanolibrary.com/events or call 1-866-572-7587.
Halloween Outdoor Storytime — Mankas Park, Fairfield
• Oct. 27 10-10:30 a.m. Costumes are welcome. Read, sing and create a simple craft. Bring something to sit on.
Día del los Muertos Sugar Skull Making and Painting — Rio Vista Library
• Oct. 26, 3-4 p.m. “Ghost” Scavenger Hunt — Suisun City Library
• Oct. 1 and Oct. 30 Find the “ghosts” hidden in the library and receive stickers.
Halloween Costume Parade — Suisun City Library
• Oct. 28, 10:30-11 a.m. Wear a costume for the Halloween storytime and parade.
Papier Mache Pumpkins: 2-Part Event — Vacaville Cultural Center Library
• Oct. 19, 3-4 p.m. Use paste and paper to shape a design.
• Oct. 26, 3-4 p.m. Decorate the pumpkin. Halloween Themed Storytimes — Vacaville Cultural Center Library
• Oct. 27 10-10:30 a.m.
• Oct. 28 10-10:30 a.m. Wear a costume for the Halloween storytime and parade.
Outdoor Halloween Party — Vacaville Town Square Library
• Oct. 28 4-5 p.m. Halloween fun including games, music, snacks and more. Children will get a chance to trick or treat in the library.
Pumpkin Decorating — Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• Oct. 27, 3-4 p.m. Pumpkins and art supplies will be provided. Register at solanolibrary.com/events or call 1-866-572-7587.
Teen and Adult Events: Día del los Muertos Sugar Skull Making and Painting — Rio Vista Library
• Oct. 19, 3-4 p.m.
All Ages: Community Ofrenda for Día de Muertos — Dixon Library
• Oct. 25 to Nov. 3
In the tradition of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) honor relatives and friends that the community has lost. Participate in this community ofrenda by placing photos or other offerings in the ofrenda on the steps of the original Carnegie library, facing B Street.
Fa-BOO-lous Halloween Selfies — Vacaville Town Square Library
• Oct. 1 to Oct. 30
Drop by the Vacaville Town Square Library and capture some Halloween season memories with a selfie in front of the “BOO-tiful” backdrop. Individuals can have their own Halloween movie night with selections from streaming video services, Kanopy and Hoopla. Access is free with a library card at solanolibrary.com/247digital-library.
For more information, visit solanolibrary.com or call 866-572-7587 (1-866-57-ASKUS). Follow us on social media @solanolibrary for the latest Library news.