Halloween is a holiday that has transformed significantly over the centuries, evolving from its ancient Celtic roots into a modern celebration of fun and fright.

Originally a Celtic pagan festival known as Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. As the traditions intermingled with Roman and Christian customs, Halloween began to embody themes of harvest, remembrance, and the supernatural.

Today, Halloween has become a cultural phenomenon celebrated by people of all ages. Its festive spirit, characterized by activities such as trick-or-treating, costume parties, and pumpkin carving, and allows people to explore the mysterious and unknown in a safe, entertaining way.

Get in touch with your spooky side and check out any of the boOoOoOoOoks below 👻

ATTENTION PATRONS:

The Library is CLOSED on

Thursday, November 6th for

Staff Development.

We will reopen Friday, November 7th @ 9:00 AM.

Let your curiosity take over this

KNOW-vember 🧠

Get ready for the Glen Ridge Library's KNOW-vember Challenge starting this Saturday, November 1st -

Read one book from each section of the Dewey Decimal System between November 1-29 to earn raffle tickets towards a

$25 gift card to Watchung Booksellers!!

Keep track of your nonfiction journey with a KNOW-vember Punch Card, available at each Circulation Desk.

All punches MUST be for ONE department only; Children's or Adult.

Eight raffle winners will be pulled on December 1st; four for each department.

KNOW-vember Challenge participation is limited to Glen Ridge Patrons only.

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