Fingal Libraries Halloween Events

Join us for interactive games, author-led workshops, and seasonal activities that encourage imagination, creativity, and a love of reading at our libraries in Balbriggan, Blanchardstown, Malahide, Swords, Howth, Baldoyle, Rush, Donabate, and Garristown.

For the full list of our Fingal Libraries Halloween Events, please see the infographics at the bottom of the page, or view/ download the brochure here.


HALLOWEEN LIBRARIES EVENTS
 

• Children’s Halloween Costume Swap Shop

11th October, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Balbriggan Library, George's Square, Balbriggan

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Trick or Treat! Do you want a new Halloween costume for your children but want to save money? The Costume Swap Shop is making a spooky debut at Balbriggan Library on Saturday 11th October. Here you can swap your child’s old Halloween costume for a new one, without spending a penny! Drop your Halloween costumes donation into Balbriggan Library, in exchange for tokens on Thursday, 9th October from 2pm - 6:30pm. Children’s Halloween costumes only.

• Sew a Halloween Hand Puppet (Children)

28th October 11:00am -1:00pm

Blanchardstown Library, The Civic Centre, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15

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This workshop is a great introduction to hand sewing. Each puppet is constructed from pre-cut felt pieces, children will enjoy assembling the pieces and stitching them together. Age 8-12. For further information, please contact Blanchardstown Library at (01) 8905560 or [email protected]  . 
 

• D&D Halloween Horrors

29th October 2:00pm – 4:30pm.

Balbriggan Library, George's Square, Balbriggan

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Join Freddie and Megan in Balbriggan Library for a Dungeons & Dragons Hallowoneshot. This horrifying adventure is perfect for spooky season but beware, you never know what might await you. Please be advised this is a horror one-shot, some players may find gameplay disturbing at times.  Ages 10+ and 14+ (the event will consist of two separate games).  To reserve a place, please contact Balbriggan library at (01) 8704401 or [email protected] 

• Halloween monster masks with Tarsila Krüse

30th October, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Garristown library, Main st. Garristown.

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Get ready for a spooktacular workshop with author and illustrator Tarsila Krüse! Join a fun-filled session crafting Halloween-inspired monster masks using paper plates and collage! Age 5+. To reserve a place, please contact Garristown Library at (01) 8355020 or [email protected] 

• Little Irish Folklore Friends with Niamh Donnellan

Rush Library, 31st October 2:00pm-2:45pm

Donabate Library, 31st October 3:30pm-4:15pm

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Join children’s author Niamh Donnellan for Halloween story time and arts and crafts based on her new book, Little Irish Folklore Friends, about six creatures from Irish folklore, all using their powers in unexpected ways! Age 4-7. To reserve a place, please contact the library hosting the event. For Rush Library event at 2:00pm-2:45pm, contact at (01) 8708414 or [email protected]  . For Donabate Library event at 3:30pm-4:15pm, contact at 01-8905609 or [email protected] 

• Halloween Storytime and Pumpkin Collage Workshop with Úna Woods

31st October 11:00am – 12:00pm

Blanchardstown Library, The Civic Centre, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15

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Join children’s author Úna Woods for this fun Halloween story time and collage workshop. Úna will read from her book, A Spooktacular Place to Be, and children will create their own spooktacular pumpkin collages! Age 6-10.   To reserve a place, please contact Blanchardstown Library at (01) 8905560 or [email protected] 

• Halloween Creative Writing Workshop with Megan Wynne 

Howth Library, 31st October 11:30am – 12:45pm

Baldoyle Library, 31st October 2:00pm-3:15pm

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Join children’s author Megan Wynne for a creative writing workshop, inspired by her new book, The Spirit of Loughmoe Abbey, about a troubled girl who doesn’t fit in at boarding school until she encounters a mysterious ghost! Children will learn about how to write a brilliant spooky story. Age 10-15. To reserve a place, please contact the library hosting the event. For Howth library contact at (01) 8905026 or [email protected]  .  For Baldoyle Library contact at (01) 8906793 or [email protected]  .

• Halloween Spooky Storytime with Simone Schuemmelfeder

31st October, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Swords Library, Rathbeale Rd, Commons West, Swords

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Join storyteller Simone from StoryGate in this spooky Halloween session! Shivers and laughter are guaranteed when Simone and her story-bird, Gimme the Vulture, share their best Halloween tales. Interactive storytelling and puppetry for the whole family. Age 6-10. To reserve a place, please contact Swords library at (01) 8905582 or [email protected]  . 

• A Haunting We Will Go - Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins in the Library! Halloween Storytelling with Pat Ryan

Malahide Library, 31st October 11:00am – 12:00pm

Balbriggan Library, 31st October 2:00pm – 3:00pm

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Storyteller Pat Ryan will share spooky, silly, scary and funny stories. For over 45 years, Pat has been telling old folk and fairy tales and legends in libraries all over Ireland. Celebrate the season with Pat! Age 4 – 12. To reserve a place, please contact the library hosting the event. For Malahide Library event, contact (01) 8704430 or [email protected]  . For Balbriggan Library event, contact (01) 8704401 or [email protected]  .