Photo : Maria Loznevaya
Reading or Treat, Melville celebrates Halloween!
Horrific tales and activities for young and old alike. We look forward to seeing you in your scariest costume!
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville (Paris 13th)
About
Program
< 5th floor >
6:00 PM-6:30 PM: Story time 0-3 years old
6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Story time 3-6 years old
< 4th floor >
6:00 PM-7:40 PM: Trick or treat? (6+ years old)
Participate in the activity booths and receive a treat… or a spell:
- Ghosts on the Loose
- Cauldrons and evil mixtures
- A badge with my macabre image
- Controllers and Monsters
< 2nd floor >
6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Literary happy hour (18+ years old), read-alouds by candlelight, thrills guaranteed!
7:40 PM-8:00 PM: Fashion Witch, vote for the best-dressed people in the group, the three winners go home with (?)
Our take on this event
Prepare your scariest costume and head over to this local haunt for a spine-tingling celebration. Between eerie storytelling and supernatural surprises, it is the perfect spot to embrace the spooky season with just the right amount of fright.
The Jean-Pierre Melville library invites you to a spine-chilling Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026. From 18:00 to 20:00, the library hosts a variety of themed activities across its floors, ranging from storytelling for toddlers to literary thrills for adults. Whether you are coming to participate in spooky games or enjoy candlelit readings, this free event promises a unique experience in the heart of the 13th arrondissement. Participants are encouraged to arrive in their best costumes to join the fun. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive evening of magic and mystery.
On October 31, 2026, the Jean-Pierre Melville library transforms into a Halloween hub from 18:00 to 20:00. The evening is structured to offer tailored experiences across three levels of the building.
The 5th floor features storytelling sessions: from 18:00 to 18:30 for children aged 0-3, and from 18:30 to 19:00 for ages 3-6. Meanwhile, the 4th floor is dedicated to children aged 6 and up, offering interactive stations from 18:00 to 19:40 such as ghost hunting, potion making, badge creation, and video game challenges.
Adults can head to the 2nd floor from 18:00 to 19:30 for a literary aperitif, featuring candlelit readings designed to provide chills. The event concludes with a Fashion Witch contest from 19:40 to 20:00, where attendees vote for the best costumes and three winners receive special prizes. Admission is free and open to all.
