Costa Mesa libraries present Spooky Month 2026

OC Public Libraries has announced its annual Spooky Month celebration this October, offering a frightfully fun lineup of programs for all ages in Costa Mesa libraries. From haunted crafts and eerie author talks to spooky story times and seasonal activities, Spooky Month invites the community to embrace the season with creativity.

CreateSpace: Spooky Birdhouses

Thursday, Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library School-age children can decorate a spooky birdhouse at this creepy CreateSpace. All materials are provided while supplies last.

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Design candy sushi on October 6

Teen Bite Club: Candy Sushi

Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m.

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library

Create your own candy sushi out of fruit roll ups, marshmallows, Swedish fish, gummy worms and more. All ingredients are available while supplies last. For teens ages 13-18.

Spooky Family Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m.

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library. Watch a screening of the classic Halloween/Christmas movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Rated PG, runtime: 76 minutes.

Spooky Cooks

Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a. m.

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library. Join them for a special no-cook spooky event where you can make your own guacamole and Jack-o-Lantern pepper.

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Courtesy of Costa Mesa-Mesa Verde Library

Beware of monsters, Monster Mash on October 28 at Mesa Verde Library

Mesa Verde Monster Mash

Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 3 p. m.

Costa Mesa-Mesa Verde Library. Calling all goblins and ghouls, come join the library for a spooktacular time. Enjoy face painting, games and crafts. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

For a full list of Spooky Month programs, click here for Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library and here for Costa Mesa-Mesa Verde Library.