In the evening on Saturday 31 October 2026, the American Library in Paris will turn into a Haunted Library, with guided tours throughout the dark and winding Library stacks. Grab your bravest friends, and explore the Library as you’ve never seen it before. Tours last 15-20 minutes*, and must be booked in advance. Games will be available in the Library’s Member Lounge before and after tours. Tour times will be assigned upon arrival.
All Haunted Library guests are invited to join the finale, from 20h00-20h30, which will include a spooky performance by Jessica Moore and Natalie of VOXXY. The Haunted Library will culminate in a costume contest. First, second, and third prize costume prizes will be awarded. The costume judges are always especially impressed by homemade costumes, and creative ensembles.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Library.
This event will feature a musical performance by Jessica Moore and Nathalie Bartnick. Jessica is a singer, vocal arranger, music teacher and songwriter. She studied vocal performance at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London where she graduated with first class honours. When in London, she was apart of professional choir ProVoc. In Paris, Jessica runs VOXXY, an a cappella choir for women (whether they sing professionally or not!) She believes that music is for everyone! Jessica is also the lead vocalist of M U U N E. She works as a music teacher at Rock U. where she teaches voice, bass, ukulele, keys and guitar. Jessica can be found @jessicamoorevox across social media. Natalie Bartnick has Bachelor’s degrees in Music and French and a Master’s degree in Cultural Management. Her career is dedicated to bringing the joy of making music and art to all. She is a singer and instrumentalist in The Corals, a Soundpainting Director with Voxxy, and a studo assistant at Rock U.
This event is intended to offer surprises and scares for older children, teens, and adults. If your child is easily frightened, please consider purchasing tickets for the Halloween Extravaganza Bats, Books, and Black Cats Bash at 15h00.
On 31 October, we encourage you to follow the trick-or-treating route we’ve set up, and visit nearby businesses in the 7th arrondissement. Trick-or-treating maps are offered to all Library members free of charge, and for 10€ per family for non-members.
