October is mostly ghostly with Haunted Happenings in Wake County Libraries. The libraries are sponsoring the following adult programs to support the goal of stimulating the love of reading through programs related to literacy and cultural trends. Each program is free to the public although registration is requested by calling the host library. Please check your library branch for program details.
Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m.
Mystery AuthorsMeet authors Mark Van Name & Clay Griffith, authors of “Dark Urban Fantasy” and “Steampunk,” to discuss what draws readers to novels featuring vampires, demons and other monsters and supernatural creatures. Question and Answer session will follow. To register, call 919-856-6710.
Cameron Village Regional Library is located at 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh.
Thursday, October 18, 6:30 p.m.
Movie Night: Little Shop of Horrors Come see the classic movie about a man-eating plant. For information or to RSVP, call 919-662-2250.
Southeast Regional Library is located on 908 Seventh Ave., Garner.
Saturday, October 27, 2 p.m.
Paranormal Detectives: Investigators Discuss the “Beyond” Join us for The Paranormal Detectives and hear about their adventures with local hauntings. For information, call 919-217-5300.
East Regional Library is located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale.
Saturday, October 27, 2 p.m.
Do You Believe in Ghosts? Meet the Ghost Hunters!
Teens ages 13 and up are invited to meet the ghost hunters from Triangle Paranormal Investigations. Participants will see evidence collected on their investigations of local haunted places. Registration is required. To register, call 919-463-8500.
West Regional Library is located at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary.
Monday, October 29, 7 p.m.
Full Moon FestHear North Carolina authors Belea T. Keeney, J. Lloyd Morgan, and Tamara Ward to celebrate the season with shivery and suspenseful tales and readings. To register, call 919-387-2100.
Eva Perry Regional Library is located at 2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex.
Tuesday, October 30, 7 p.m.
Investigate the ParanormalVisit North Regional Library for a discussion on paranormal investigations. For information, call 919-870-4000.
North Regional Library is located at 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh.