Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Spooktober Movie Marathon

Spooktober Movie Marathon

2025-10-25 10:30:00 2025-10-25 16:45:00 America/New_York Spooktober Movie Marathon Join us for PG rated scary movies. Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, October 25
10:30am - 4:45pm

Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for PG rated scary movies.

10:30AM: The Black Cauldron

In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of becoming a gallant knight. He receives his heroic calling when the evil Horned King kidnaps Hen-Wren, a prophesying pig that had been entrusted to Taran. Now, with help from his furry sidekick Gurgi and Princess Eilonwy, Taran must locate the magical black cauldron before the Horned King is able to use its mystical powers to summon an army of the undead.

12:15PM: The Haunted Mansion

Workaholic real estate agent Jim Evers is accused by his wife, Sara, of neglecting his children, so he takes the family on a vacation. Along the way, the family stops off at a sinister mansion that Jim has been asked to sell, only to discover it's haunted by Master Gracey, his stern butler, Ramsley, and two other servants who need some help breaking a curse.

1:45PM: Frankenweenie

When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.

3:15PM: Hocus Pocus

After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies |

TAGS: | |

Alachua Branch

Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Daniel Cespedes

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Jul 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Alachua Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming events widget
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Sun, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote... more
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

Mon, Jul 27, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.

Tue, Jul 28, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!

Wed, Jul 29, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Wed, Jul 29, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring your friends and compete in our Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Participants should be between 10-18 years old.... more
Bring your friends and compete in our Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Participants should be between 10-18 years old. Who will take home the trophy?

Thu, Jul 30, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomena and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Fri, Jul 31, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Sat, Aug 01, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Sun, Aug 02, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Mon, Aug 03, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.

Tue, Aug 04, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a... more
Uprising Comedy presents a bimonthly comedy class the first and third Tuesday of the month! Whether you are new to stand-up or a seasoned professional, join us for an hour of laughter.

Wed, Aug 05, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Wed, Aug 05, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to draw dinosaurs with expert paleoartist Dr. Emily Willoughby!

Thu, Aug 06, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and your family.

Fri, Aug 07, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Learn how to make new plants from existing ones! Join UF IFAS in the meeting room to learn different methods of plant propagation.

Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Sat, Aug 08, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!

Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning Center
Learn the steps for buying your first home, from preparing your finances to closing on your home. Join us to gain the knowledge you need... more
Learn the steps for buying your first home, from preparing your finances to closing on your home. Join us to gain the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future.

Sat, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a last hurrah before school starts!

Sun, Aug 09, All day
Can you find all the iconic dinosaurs and their foot prints?

Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote... more
Join us in the meeting room for a Reiki Circle with Denise Pérez, a gentle and restorative group experience designed to promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.