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Congratulations to Team Vampire! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Haunted Happenings Reading Challenge. Together you read 64457 minutes! Join us again next year. Until next time, happy reading!

Final Point Totals:

Vampires: 27194
Goblins: 21008
Werewolves: 9389
Zombies: 8020

Sign up to track books, complete activities, and earn points!

How to sign up for Beanstack

Reading Challenge

We will once again be using Beanstack as our reading log platform. There will be a link to Beanstack on our website that will direct you on how to log points. You will have the chance to earn reading badges and each badge earns your team extra points.

Points System

Decide if you want to be a Goblin, Zombie, Vampire, or Werewolf, and gain points for your team to win the Creature’s Goblet. Every minute you log reading is 1 Pt. Read different genres to earn extra points!

Competition

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All ages are welcome to show off their pumpkin decorating skills! You can decorate your pumpkin by using craft materials, cutting, or both! Once you’ve finished your artistic pumpkin creation, simply take a photo, and send it to Programs@Kingsportlibrary.org.

Submissions are open from October 1st until October 18th at 11:59 PM. Voting will take place via Google Forms between October 25th and October 29th. Winners will be announced on October 31st.

Events:

Wednesday, October 9th @ 2:00 pm –
Spook-tacular Crafts
Join us as we make spook-tactular crafts!  This is a family-friendly event.

Thursday, October 10th @ 4:00 pm –
Teen Art Studio: Easy Sewing
Join us for this month’s Teen Art Studio as we teach the basics of sewing by making little felt ghosts! This activity is designed for complete beginners, no previous sewing experience is required. This cute ghost makes for a perfect Halloween decoration. This program is for students in grades 6-12. This event has limited supplies so please register ahead.

Saturday, October 12th @ 2:00 pm –
Preschool Picasso
Join us as we learn about pumpkins and leaves through art and hands-on activities.  This program is ideal for ages 3-5.

Thursday, October 17th @ 4:00 pm –
Teen Gaming Hour: Spooky Games
Join us for some spooky Halloween themed games at this month’s teen gaming hour including: Werewolf, Halloween Charades, and more! This event is for students in grade 6-12.

Thursday, October 24th @ 4:00 pm –
Spilled Ink: Creating Suspense
Come learn about how to create suspense in your writing and share about your favorite spooky books in this month’s edition of Spilled Ink! Spilled Ink is a teen creative writing group for students in grades 6-12. Whether you have tons of stories or have never tried creative writing before, feel free to stop in and hang out with us for a little while!

Thursday, October 24th @ 6:00 pm –
After Hours Book Club
Join us for a meeting of the After Hours Book Club at Mid City Grill on October 24th at 6:00 pm! October’s book selection is My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. This event is aimed at adults. Attendees are responsible for paying for their own food and/or drinks.

Monday, October 28th @ 4:00 pm –
DIY Bookmarks for Kids
Join us in making our own bookmarks! This month’s theme is: Halloween. Open to grades K-5th

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Kingsport Public Library
2101 Fort Henry Drive
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 229-9489

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Kingsport, TN 37660
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