Fort Bend County Libraries will host a festive and family-friendly Boo Bash at the George Memorial Library on Saturday, October 11, from 10:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

Families can enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed activities and treats at this come-and-go event. Offerings include fall crafts, pumpkin-inspired snacks, and opportunities for all ages to participate in creative and engaging activities.

The event schedule includes:

10:15 a.m. – Spooky Family Story Time (Children’s Corner, all ages)
Family-friendly Halloween stories, songs, and a craft activity.

11:00 a.m. – Craft Bar & Murder-Mystery Afternoon (Meeting Room, teens and adults)
Crafting stations will allow participants to personalize books or devices, design bookmarks, or create fall-themed miniature canvases. Attendees can also participate in an interactive murder-mystery game, solving clues and deducing the story’s outcome.

1:00 p.m. – Movie Showing (Meeting Room, all ages, recommended for grades 6 and up)
An animated fantasy film based on Neil Gaiman’s bestselling book follows a young girl who discovers a hidden door to an alternate reality where her wishes come true—but sinister secrets lurk behind the seemingly perfect world. The film is rated PG.

2:30 p.m. – Creative Connections: Pumpkin-Cookie Decorating (Room 2C, grades 4-8)
Students can decorate cookies to take home, expressing their creativity while enjoying a sweet treat.

Materials and refreshments are provided by the Friends of the George Memorial Library. The program is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the Fort Bend County Libraries website at www.fortbendlibraries.gov.