Name: Halloween Extravaganza: The Haunted Library (ages 9+) (Ticketed Event)
Start: 2026-10-31T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-31T20:30:00+01:00
Location: The American Library in Paris

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October 2026
Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt (ages 4-18)

Tue October 20

The American Library in Paris

Seek out the characters from banned and challenged books, and celebrate your right to read.
De Gaulle: A Certain Idea of France with Julian Jackson and Simon Kuper

Tue October 20 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The American Library in Paris

American Library in Paris 2018 Book Award winner Julian Jackson explores the man, the myth, and the legacy of Charles de Gaulle.
Cinema at the edge of History with Writer-in-Residence Howard A. Rodman and Tom Sancton

Wed October 21 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The American Library in Paris

Rediscovering Howard A. Rodman’s novel, Destiny Express, of Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, and the final days of Berlin before the Nazi rise to power.
History Tour at the Library

Fri October 23 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min Recurring

Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 106-year history during this expert-led presentation.
DIY Halloween Decorations (ages 3–12)

Sat October 24 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

The American Library in Paris

Make Halloween decorations to take home and keep.
Story Hour: Happy Halloween (ages 3–5)

Wed October 28 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for a Story Hour full of facts, fiction, and fun!
(Seminar) The Screenwriter’s Craft with Howard A. Rodman

Wed October 28 @ 19 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The American Library in Paris

A seminar on the craft, business, and possibilities of writing for film and television.
History Tour at the Library

Fri October 30 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min Recurring

Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 106-year history during this expert-led presentation.
Halloween Extravaganza: Pumpkin Palooza (ages 0–6) (Ticketed Event) [SOLD OUT]

Sat October 31 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 30 min

The American Library in Paris

Purchase your tickets for the Pumpkin Palooza—a Halloween celebration for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers!
Trick-or-treating (all ages) (open to the public)

Sat October 31 @ 11 h 00 min - 19 h 00 min

The American Library in Paris

Put on your costumes, and get ready to trick-or-treat!
Halloween Extravaganza: Bats, Books, and Black Cats Bash! (ages 5+) (Ticketed Event)

Sat October 31 @ 15 h 00 min - 16 h 30 min

The American Library in Paris

Purchase your tickets for the Bats, Books, and Black Cats Bash—a celebration for children ages 5 and over and their caregivers!
Halloween Extravaganza: The Haunted Library (ages 9+) (Ticketed Event)

Sat October 31 @ 18 h 30 min - 20 h 30 min

The American Library in Paris

Take a tour through the haunted Library stacks, and meet spooky characters straight out of books!

October 2026