October Youth and Family Events Hosted by Lenox Library
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LENOX, Mass.— As part of Banned Books Week, the Library invites the public to celebrate the birthday of prolific author R.L. Stine on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. with a Goosebumps Party with crafts, food, and fun.
Create neon marker art, slime, and listen to scary stories. For all ages.
The next day, Friday, Oct. 9, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., "Let Books Be-Dazzle" will highlight the beauty of banned books with a little shimmer. The Library will have bedazzling supplies available for use during the event, as well as special Banned Book Week bookmarks. Participants need to supply their own book to work on. Ages 7 and up are welcome. Children under 10 must have adult supervision. No registration required, while supplies last.
On Oct. 21, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., join Le Petit Ranch at Lenox Library for a "Chick or Treat" experience. Meet real chickens, learn "chickenology" and fun chicken facts, enjoy a story time, take Halloween-themed photos, and enjoy animal activities, including pumpkin chicken carving. Costumes encouraged, registration is required. Please email Youth Librarian Vanessa at vjustice@lenoxlib.org to sign up. Takes place outside in Roche Reading Park, weather permitting.
Join the Library on the morning of Oct. 28, 2026 for a Baby Costume Party during the weekly Baby Circle Program, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Library invites parents and caregivers to come in costume with their little ones to enjoy the spooky cuteness and play in a Halloween themed sensory bin. For babies up to 15 months (actually or developmentally), siblings welcome.
On Thursday, Oct. 30, join the Librar-Bee at Lenox Library for a Halloween Story Time! Enjoy songs, games, and a Halloween book. Followed by an indoor trick-or-treat adventure (non-food treats), craft, ball-toss game, and open play time. Best for ages 15 months and older, siblings welcome. Costumes encouraged. Takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. during the Library’s regular Story Time.
Trunk or Treat at the Lenox Community Center takes place Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Visit Library staff during Trunk or Treat for free giveaways, candy, and a ball-toss game.
Visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page for more information.
