Bradford County Public Library

10/23/2026

Our House of Thrills & Chills Holiday Party was so much fun! The night was filled with friendly competition, delicious treats, and laughs.

Seeing people of different ages sharing time together and making connections was awesome.

Libraries are places where friendships begin and memories are made.

Thank you to all of the families who joined us and helped make the evening so much fun. ❤️

Thank you to each of our VOLT members who volunteered their time to assist with the program. ⭐️

And to our friends from Hippy, you are very much appreciated! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Be sure to follow the page and check for updates weekly so you don’t miss out!

There’s more programs coming up in October.

10/19/2026

🎃📚 THIS WEEK AT BRADFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY! 👻🍂

We've got a week full of fun!

♟️ Monday, October 19
4 PM – Quiet Knights Chess Meetup
All skill levels welcome! Bring a friend or come make some new ones.

👾 Tuesday, October 20
10:15 AM – Toddler Time: Monster Mash
A monstrously fun time for our littlest library visitors, ages 0–2!

🧱 4–6:30 PM – Building Blocks
Let your imagination run wild! Ages 5–12.

🐈‍⬛ Wednesday, October 21
10 AM – Children's Story Time
Cats, witches, and jack-o'-lanterns! Ages 3–5.

👻🍦 Thursday, October 22
4–5:30 PM – House of Thrills & Chills Holiday Party!
Bring your family and friends for Halloween-themed games, ice cream, and plenty of laughs! Costumes are welcome but not required. Adults, teens, and families are invited!

❤️ Your library is more than books—it's a place to connect, create memories, and have fun together!

📍 Bradford County Public Library
456 West Pratt Street, Starke, FL
📞 (904) 368-3911

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10/16/2026

We loved seeing all the students and alumni in today’s parade!

The floats were awesome! It was so much fun to see you all coming down the road.

To all the community members, local businesses, and organizations who participated, it was great to see you.

Thank you to all the first responders for keeping everyone safe.

10/16/2026

It's Homecoming Day in Bradford County, and we're showing our TORNADO PRIDE! 🏈🎉

The Bradford County Public Library will be temporarily closed for one hour today during the Bradford High School Homecoming Parade.

📚 We will reopen following the parade and look forward to seeing you then.

Thank you for your understanding as we celebrate one of Bradford County's favorite traditions!

❤️🩶 GO BIG RED! 🌪️🏈

10/16/2026

Important notice:
The Bradford County Public Library will be closed today during the BHS Homecoming Parade.

10/09/2026

Due to weather conditions, Slime Day has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you next week!

2026 October Events ~ Week 2

10/09/2026

When you see a sale on candy this weekend, please keep us in mind.

You can help us make upcoming programs a little sweeter this October. Please stop by the circulation desk to drop off unopened, wrapped candy.

Thank you to everyone who continues to show support for our wonderful library!

10/07/2026

🍂👻 There’s something fun happening every day at Bradford County Public Library! 👻🍂

On Thursday, October 8, the monthly Dungeons & Dragons Meetup begins at 4 PM. Enjoy a afternoon of creative characters and imaginative storytelling.

On Friday, October 9, ages 6 - 12 can learn how to make slime at the Halloween Slime Program. Walk-ins are welcome. Contact Melanie for more details.

Join us next week, October 12–16 for a full week of programs for kids, teens, homeschool families, and adults. We’ve got crafts, games, conversation, and plenty of fall fun planned!

Check the flyer for times, ages, and locations for each program.

📍 Bradford County Public Library
456 West Pratt Street, Starke
☎️ (904) 368-3911

🍂 Come spend some time with us at the library!

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10/06/2026

👻 The Ghost Hunting Kit is now in circulation at Bradford County Public Library! 👻
Looking for a fun activity to spark your child’s imagination? Check out our Ghost Hunting Kit and take it home for your own pretend paranormal adventure!
🔦 This kit is designed for imagination-building play—not real ghost hunting. It’s a fun activity for parents and caregivers to enjoy with younger children. Make up stories, explore together, complete the activity sheets, and see what your little ghost hunters can “discover!”

The kit includes:
- 📚 Ghost Stories by Bernard Tate
- 📚 Boo the Library Ghost by Becky Paige
- 📚 The Ghost Who Saved Halloween by Jen A. Nyong
- 👻 Ghost-themed activity sheets
- 🔦 Ghost-hunting equipment for imaginative play

The checkout period is one week, and a Bradford County Public Library card is required.
Turn down the lights, grab your crew, and let your imaginations do the ghost hunting! 👻🔦🌙

Ask for the kit at the Bradford County Public Library Circulation Desk.

For more information about the kit, call (904) 368-3911 and ask for Kathy. After Hours Voicemail: (904) 368-3921

10/02/2026

🎄🚗 LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS — WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US! 🚗🎄

Bradford County Public Library is inviting local businesses and organizations to participate in our Community Christmas Trunk or Treat!

Decorate a vehicle, set up a festive spot, and help us create a fun Christmas evening for families in our community. Participants can hand out candy, small treats, or other goodies while enjoying the holiday festivities.

📅 Wednesday, December 9
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Bradford County Public Library
456 West Pratt Street, Starke

✨ Want to reserve a spot?
Call the library at (904) 368-3914 or 904-368-3912 to sign up.

🎄 Together, we can fill the library grounds with Christmas cheer and give local families a fun evening to remember!