When is The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover?

It is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, on Halloween itself.

Where is The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover?

It takes place at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 5th Avenue, New York, United States.

Is The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover free?

Yes, it is listed as free to attend. Check the event details in case registration is required.

Can kids go to The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover?

Yes, it is listed as a family-friendly Halloween event.

How long is The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover?

It runs for about 2.5 hours, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM.

The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover in New York, Sat Oct 31

Name: The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover
Start: 2026-10-31T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-31T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover

The Library After Hours: Teen Takeover brings a trick-or-treat event to Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on Saturday, October 31 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. It falls on Halloween itself, and it is listed as free to attend. Plan a costume; it's that kind of night. It is listed as family-friendly. Within three days of it, 88 more Halloween events happen around New York.

Date & Time

Saturday, October 31 · 6:30 PM – 9 PM

UTC-04:00

Location

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library | New York, NY

TicketsUSD 0.00

Take over the Library after hours for our fifth annual night of dancing, karaoke, tricks, treats, good reads, and more—just for teens!
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