Spooky Tales & Terrariums: The Monkey’s Paw

Thu · Oct 29·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Songs and games en español with Señora Geiza in the library program room, supported by Friends of the library, for ages 0–5 and grownups.

Thu · Oct 29·5:45 PM – 6:45 PM·School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Irish step dance basics, group routines and percussive rhythm exercises taught by Kate Spanos at the School of Musical Traditions, for ages 3–13.

Thu · Oct 29·4 PM – 5 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Paper pumpkins and jack‑o‑lanterns crafted in the Library Program Room, with school students present, for ages 3–18.

Thu · Oct 29·6 PM – 7 PM·People’s Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Lisa Perrin presents a lavishly illustrated book on historic spiritual mediums, complete with a medium’s manual and usable Ouija board, while Jane Prompeng offers complimentary tarot readings.

Fri · Oct 30·8 PM – 9:30 PM·Laurel Leaf, 6919 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD

A 45‑minute reading of Bram Stoker’s eerie classic “Dracula’s Guest” followed by a hands‑on spooky terrarium design to take home at Laurel Leaf.

Wed · Oct 28·3:15 PM – 5 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Mask and Costume Making (Takoma Park Maryland Library, Library Program Room) — Create Halloween masks and costumes; program room also hosts school students during the session; all ages.

Mon · Nov 9·3:15 PM – 4:15 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Crochet club led by a middle schooler in the Takoma Park Library Program Room, offering beginners practice with peers for ages 3–18.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM – 2 PM·the NatureLab, 7003 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Free coworking sessions at the NatureLab offer quiet space, Wi‑Fi, a natural science collection, a Keurig and art supplies.

Fri · Oct 23·12 PM – 1 PM·TPSS Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Weekly Friday lunch at TPSS Co‑op picnic tables, bring your own or get food from the Co‑op or nearby businesses, enjoy conversation and community.