On Display - Welcome to Your Nightmares: One Page Closer to Terror

“Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.”
– William Shakespeare, Macbeth

October and Halloween whisper a promise of thrills and chills. It’s that magical time of year when shadows lengthen, pumpkins grin from every porch, and our imaginations run wild. Whether you’re conjuring nail-biting stories around a campfire, curling up under a blanket with a psychological thriller as the dark sky looms overhead, or dimming the lights to watch a horror flick by candlelight, the season calls us to lean into the unknown.

Reading spooky novels is a great way to scare yourself. Each page invites you deeper into a world of haunted mansions, cursed artifacts, and restless spirits. With no music or jump scares, you’re free to use your imagination, filling the cracks in the walls with your own fears. As the wind howls outside, a single sentence can send a shiver down your spine.

From ghosts and goblins to vampires and witches, Halloween offers an array of storytelling styles. Haunted houses, pumpkin patches, eerie forests, each setting stirs a different kind of thrill. Whether you crave heart-pounding terror or cozy autumnal fun, there’s a tale waiting just for you.

As Shakespeare’s witches remind us, a little toil and trouble can brew the perfect Halloween cauldron. So, light your candles, grab your favorite blanket, and dive into whatever spine-tingling—or heartwarming—adventure calls your name this season

Ready to check out a frightfully good read? Books are on display in our lobby until October 31. Stop by to browse and borrow or visit the virtual display online and login to your account to place holds for pickup.