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Ghost Stories in the Garden on the MLK Library Roof

Ghost Stories in the Garden

2023-10-18 19:00:00 2023-10-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Ghost Stories in the Garden Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Event Space

Wednesday, October 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 19:00:00 2023-10-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Ghost Stories in the Garden Ghosts, goblins, spooks, and more! Cozy up on the MLK rooftop for live ghost stories brought to you by the professional storytellers of Better Said Than Done. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Event Space

Ghosts, goblins, spooks, and more! Cozy up on the MLK rooftop for live ghost stories brought to you by the professional storytellers of Better Said Than Done.

Join us for a spooky evening on the MLK rooftop for live ghost stories to get you in the festive spirit! Professional storytellers Sheila Arnold, Noa Baum, and Jessica Robinson from Better Said Than Done will spin frightful tales for the evening. Bring a blanket and hot beverage and settle in. 

Content is rated PG-13+. 

This event is sponsored by the DC Public Library Foundation. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |

EVENT TYPE: | Halloween |

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