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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

Add to Calendar 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

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 |

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Alachua Branch

Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Ross Woodbridge

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Wed, Sep 24, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come create oil pastels arts and crafts with us!

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Bring your young one and learn some simple signs to make communication easier

Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

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

Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!

Wed, Oct 01, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Afternoon program that explores different mediums of fun from crafting to games.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Learning Center
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Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Sun, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for a drawing session—and get creative together.