Library eNews | October 2025

Welcome to Spooky Season at the Boyle County Public Library! As Halloween approaches, we have a full schedule of programs and activities designed to get you into the spirit. Spend a Haunted Night at the Library, meet figures from Danville's past, come to one of our creative programs, or bring the family to the always popular Library Trick-or-Treat. Find a full list of Halloween-themed programs on our Spooky Season calendar.

Library partners with Centre College for Día de Muertos events

As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, the library is partnering with Centre College and Professor Laura Chinchilla's Spanish students for a Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration.

Students from Chinchilla's classes will create, present and dedicate ofrendas, following a custom practiced in many Latin American cultures. Ofrendas are presented to commemorate the souls of those who have died, and they often feature humorous and whimsical features.

The ofrendas will be displayed at BCPL from Oct. 10 through Nov. 3, and they will be dedicated Oct. 27. In addition, Chinchilla's students will help our youth services staff lead special Bilingual Storytime programs on Oct. 17 and 24 in which stories will be presented in English and Spanish.

Featured Spooky Season Events

Library Trick-or-Treat... with Dinosaur Encounter!

On Saturday, Oct. 25 from 2-4 PM, come dressed in your best costume -- dinosaur-inspired or otherwise -- to enjoy trick-or-treating fun at the library with us! You'll be greeted by a life-size triceratops, raptor, and baby dinosaur puppets!

There will be several stops for candy & goodies from community organizations who serve children. After you get your treats, head inside to get a library card or check out spooky books & movies! (All Ages)

YA Live-Action Haunted Clue

On Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3:30-5 PM, we'll be playing a spooky, live-action version of the classic board game Clue! Take on the role of one of six spooky suspects, explore the mansion, and use your powers of deductive reasoning to uncover the facts of this haunted crime! Players may play individually, in pairs, or in small groups. (Ages 11-17) Learn more!

Haunted Night at the Library

On Friday, Oct. 10 starting at 7:30 PM, we're hosting a one-night-only haunted experience in our very own library! Test your mettle and see if you’re brave enough to make it through our haunted library! Groups of up to 10-12 people will enter for each session. Participants will be required to fill out a waiver before they enter.

Caution: strobe lights, loud noises, fake blood to be expected. (Ages 18+) Learn more!

Behind the Screams (Hustonville Haunted House, Junction City)

On Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2:30-5 PM, join our Outreach team at the Hustonville Haunted House for a lights-on, behind-the-scenes event that allows people to see what a haunted house attraction looks like without having to go through it in the dark with scary characters jumping out around every corner. This event is ideal for those who usually find these types of attractions too scary, those with sensory issues, and those with an interest in special effects, set design, etc. (All Ages) Learn more!

3rd Thursday: Witches Night Out (Downtown Danville)

Downtown Ghost Walk: The Story Center is partnering with West T. Hill to bring Danville’s past to life. Join us on October 16th for the Downtown Ghost Walk where you can experience Danville's history through the stories of former residents, now departed.Tours begin at 6 & 7 PM at the Story Center table on the corner of 3rd and Main Street. (Ages 18+)

Library Activity Table: Look for BCPL at Downtown 3rd Thursday’s Witch’s Night Out. We’ll be set-up at the corner of 3rd and Main St. in front of Encompass Financial Advisors with the Story Center. We’ll have a spooky themed craft and information on library activities and resources. We hope to see you there! (All Ages)

BCPL Collection Highlight

BCPL Recommended Reads:

Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through these titles that draw from cultural identity, history, and lived experiences. Titles compiled by your Boyle County Public Library staff.

Click here to see the collection

You can access these books through the Libby app.

Coming up in November...

The Remember Balloons

To mark Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month and Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month, the library is joining forces with the Boyle County Performing Arts Center to promote "The Remember Balloons." The theatrical production is a deeply tender and visually imaginative adaptation based on the book of the same name. More info coming soon.

30x30 Reading Challenge for Adults

A special reading challenge just for adults!

Getting pizza for reading books isn’t just for kids anymore. With our online 30x30 Challenge, you can enter for a chance to win free pizza from Bluegrass Pizza & Pub in Danville. All you need to do is read 30 minutes a day, all 30 days of November. More info coming soon. Check for updates on our Facebook page.

Literacy Bell Celebration of Reading

Fall 2025

At this special event, children will have the honor of ringing the meetinghouse bell at Constitution Square Historic Site. Your child will enter their name into the “Book of Readers” and receive a certificate honoring this momentous occasion. Registration is required. Learn more!