Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library Unveils October Programming
From Owl Pellets to Zombie Dolls to Spooky STEM
The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is pleased to announce its
lineup of October happenings, offering a blend of science, art, literature, and spine-tingling fun.
These events are open to the public, with registration required for certain programs.
October Events Schedule
October 5–11 | Banned Books Week
Celebrate the freedom to read. Starting during Banned Books Week and continuing through
October 31, patrons “caught” checking out a challenged or banned book will receive an instant
mini-prize and be entered for grand prize of $25 in Cameron County Chamber Bucks.
October 6 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM | STEM with a Scream
Open to students in grades 3–5, this after-school Discover Lab with Courtney Rieger
(Community Education Center) features the October Pumpkin Podium Challenge—create a
spooky science project and see who claims the top spot. Free; no registration required.
October 13 | 4:00 PM | Kid Zombie Barbie Craft
Children 8-17 are invited to turn a Barbie doll into a spooky masterpiece! Materials like paint,
faux blood, fabric, and glitter will be provided. Parents may assist. Registration required —
spots fill fast!
October 18 | 12:00 PM | Adult Zombie Barbie Craft
Teens and adults can join the fun and zombify a Barbie with paints, wires, fabric, and more.
Whether you prefer gory, glittery, or a mix — get creative! Registration required — limited
seats.
October 20 | 4:00 PM | All About Owls
Join Ms. Alyson Rotello, Environmental Education Specialist, for a hootastic program all about
owls in Pennsylvania: Discover that Pennsylvania is home to eight owl species, learn where
owls live, and what they love to eat. Then, enjoy a short talk and story-time and dissect your
own owl pellet to uncover the bones and clues of an owl’s diet.
Note: Young children must be
accompanied by an adult during the pellet dissection.
October 30 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Spooky Story Hour & Pumpkin Painting
Get ready for an eerie evening with Librarian Yelena Kisler and guest Scott Floyd (ADAS)! First
up: Pumpkin Painting — carve out your spooky vision with paints and brushes (registration
required). Then settle in for progressively darker stories, leaving spines tingling and shadows
rising.
Stay the full hour… if you dare.
Registration & Participation
To register for Zombie Barbie crafts or pumpkin painting, participants may:
Scan the QR code on promotional materials
Contact the library at 814-486-8011
Please note: Space is limited for some events, so early registration is encouraged.
About the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
Serving Cameron County, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is dedicated to
promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement. With a collection of over
28,000 volumes and an annual circulation surpassing 27,000, the library provides many
resources and programs to enrich lives.
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