The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover
About this Event
Head to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in Manhattan after hours on Halloween, October 31, 2026, from 6:30 - 9PM!
Come dressed as you are… or be the creepiest for the costume contest in your Halloween scariest!
Co-hosted by the teen volunteers at SNFL’s Teen Center, The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover will be full of karaoke, oversized games, arts and crafts, dancing in the rooftop premiere event center, DJs on multiple floors, book giveaways, and more!
NEW THIS YEAR:
- Frankie's Facepainting by Urban Stages
- Haunted Hall with Abracadabra NYC
- Witchy's Wardrobe: A Clothing Swap with UNIQLO!
This event is FREE and for ages 13–19 only. Proof of age is required for entry.
Questions?
Email us: [email protected]
Call us: 212-340-0925
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Sponsored by Uniqlo.
This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
With thanks to our community collaborators noted below and their work with young people all over the city.
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
ArtsConnection
Building Beats
Ghetto Film Schools
National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC)
The Town Hall Education & Engagement
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Costume Contest Sign Up
Info: Down the red carpet on the first floor
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Haunted Hall
Info: Our brand new immersive haunted corner in the Children's Center!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Monster Mash Dance Floor
Host: Building Beats
Info: On the 7th Floor Event Center
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Witchy's Wardrobe: A Clothing Swap with UNIQLO
Host: Uniqlo
Info: Bring an article of clean clothing to exchange for a new piece from Uniqlo! Until supplies last.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Scary-Karaoke
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Frankie's Facepainting
Info: Right outside our Monster Mash on the 7th Floor!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Jack and the Giant Games
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Haunted Photobooth
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Costume Contest on the Monster Mash Dance Floor
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Bye-Bye Book Giveaway
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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