Library Events

What does a witch need more than a broom or hat? A cauldron, of course! Join Miss Abbey in the Children’s Room to make your very own witch’s cauldron to decorate your house this Halloween. Supplies will be provided in-person, but if you would like a supply bag with instructions to c...read more

Children and caregivers will enjoy circle time, a picture book read-aloud, and maybe a song or two! This week Miss Abbey will read “Pick A Pumpkin” written by Patricia Toht and illustrated by Jarvis.

Miss Abbey will read “Pick A Pumpkin” written by Patricia Toht and illustrated by Jarvis. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30AM and available to view on demand.

Ages: 4th-8th gradeWhile the grown-ups have their Big Read, kids can also join in on their own Little Read book this October. Pick up a copy of Marsha Skrypuch’s Sky of Bombs, Sky of Stars from the library to keep, and join us to talk about the book in person on October 21st from 5-6 PM in the...read more

Join the MillBook Club for our October read The Best We Could Do, part of the Mid-Hudson Big Read program where many partner libraries read a book together. This year’s selection is a graphic novel and memoir by Thi Bui about her family immigrating from Vietnam.There are free(!), new (!) copie...read more

Need help with a computer or smartphone? Want to learn how to use the library's online resources? Sign up for a one on one class with our library staff on Fridays from 4:30 - 6. Classes are limited to thirty-minute sessions. Register for the event and specify your time slot.

Goblins, ghouls, and ghosts are invited to this month’s family movie night to watch Coco in the Children’s Room, which means...come wearing your very best costume! We’ll all be dressed to have a monstrously good time!

This Haunted House Cookie Kit is not your typical gingerbread house! It is sure to spook even your bravest goblins and ghouls. Register online to pick up a Haunted House Cookie Kit to complete at home. Kits include pre-baked cookies, pre-made icing and decorative candies.  Note: There are ...read more

Teens can help teens during The Great Give Back! You can earn community service credit by dropping off food during the entire month of October. Every 2 items equal a half-hour of community service credit. For things like boxes with multiple items (like a box of 6 granola bars), the box counts as one...read more

With Halloween approaching, October is a spooky time of year! Get into the spooky spirit with these vomiting pumpkin kits. Carve a pumpkin and use science to create sickening visages. You can pick up your pumpkin and supplies from October 12th through the end of the month.Open to teens age 11-1...read more

The library is partnering with Grace Immigrant Outreach for a food drive to benefit the La Mesa Food Distribution site that primarily serves our Hispanic community. We will be collecting donations throughout the month. This is a culturally informed food drive so please review the list of needed food...read more

Get in the Halloween spirit by painting a mini, light-up coffin with Halloween cut-outs. Good for mantle displays or table centerpieces this spooky season, don’t let the kids be the only ones getting to do Halloween crafts. The library will be providing the mini coffins, paint, and paintbrushe...read more

The Friends of the Millbrook Library will be handing out candy and books for Halloween! Stop by and get a treat.