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Are you ready for Howl-o-ween? Mark your calendars for the Deer Park Animal Shelter and Adoption Center’s first annual Halloween Costume Contest on Friday, October 25 at 5PM! We are ready to pawty! Bring your friendly pets to the adoption center, located at 4221 Luella Avenue, and show off their cute costumes for a chance to win prizes. During the event, be sure to walk around the adoption center and visit with our adoptable cats and dogs, who will be feeling pawsitively bootiful in their Halloween costumes. The adoption center is incredibly grateful to PetSmart and Starbucks for donating prizes for this event.

Free parking and free admission to this special event for the whole family. Put on your craziest and family-friendly costume and let the spirit move you to enter the costume contest, hop on some carnival rides or go through a mini maze or watch a free screening of the movie Ghostbusters. There will be activities for the little ones including fun games in Pumpkin Town. You can stroll down the friendly community streets of Pumpkin Town from 2 - 5 p.m. for plenty of great carnival games. Concessions will be available for purchase at the event.

We're creating a spooktacular craft for Halloween! Materials are provided free of charge. Children may choose from several craft options. For ages 5-12.

Did someone say candy? Yes! Join us for games, candy, and fun at the Deer Park Public Library. The Candy Olympics includes an Oreo taste test, cookie face challenge, candy wrap ball, and more. This free event is for school-aged teens.

Happy Halloween! Time to dust off your favorite, most creative costume. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners

This free class is offered at the library for those with some or no previous knowledge. Learn at your own pace. Attend at your own convenience. Initial materials provided. Ages 8 and up! Registration is not required.

Infant Storytime (ages 0-2) featuring songs, nursery rhymes, socialization opportunities, and so much more! Parents/Caregivers are required to stay with the child and help them participate in the program.

Become familiar with Excel 2016 and learn how to create and edit basic spreadsheets, and use simple formulas and functions. PREREQUISITES: Basic computer skills (mouse & keyboard) and basic knowledge of personal computers. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is helpful. Space is limited so registration is required. Register by phone or in person.

This free teen event is a great place to play video games, board games, enjoy snacks, and hang out with friends. No fee or registration required. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Deer Park Public Library.

Toddler Storytime is presented on Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Recommended for children up to 3 1/2 years old. Stories and activities during the 20-30 minute session are designed to encourage a love for books and language, increase attention span and develop basic social skills. Parents/Caregivers are required to stay with the toddler and encourage them to participate in the program.

Preschool Storytime is recommended for children 3 1/2 - 6 years old. Children listen to stories, and participate in group activities. Storytime sessions take about 30-40 minutes.

Join us for a movie and snacks! The movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Contact the library for movie titles and suggested age ratings.

We're creating a spooktacular craft for Halloween! Materials are provided free of charge. Children may choose from several craft options. For ages 5-12.

This free class is offered at the library for those with some or no previous knowledge. Learn at your own pace. Attend at your own convenience. Initial materials provided. Ages 8 and up! Registration is not required.

Infant Storytime (ages 0-2) featuring songs, nursery rhymes, socialization opportunities, and so much more! Parents/Caregivers are required to stay with the child and help them participate in the program.

Do you need help with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel? Are you struggling with Windows 7? Come to the Open Lab session at the Deer Park Public Library! Our reference librarians will be available for one-on-one assistance. Feel free to bring in your laptop from home. We can also provide some help with document formatting and electronic resources. Come to us with your questions and we will help you learn! No registration required for this class!

Did someone say candy? Yes! Join us for games, candy, and fun at the Deer Park Public Library. The Candy Olympics includes an Oreo taste test, cookie face challenge, candy wrap ball, and more. This free event is for school-aged teens.

This special combined Halloween Storytime is for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Refreshments will be served. Costumes are highly encouraged. Parents, don't forget your cameras.

Join us for a movie and snacks! The movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Contact the library for movie titles and suggested age ratings.

Free parking and free admission to this special event for the whole family. Put on your craziest and family-friendly costume and let the spirit move you to enter the costume contest, hop on some carnival rides or go through a mini maze or watch a free screening of the movie Ghostbusters. There will be activities for the little ones including fun games in Pumpkin Town. You can stroll down the friendly community streets of Pumpkin Town from 2 - 5 p.m. for plenty of great carnival games.

Happy Halloween! Time to dust off your favorite, most creative costume. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners

GOT DRUGS? National Drug Take Back is coming up Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can drop off your unused and unwanted drugs at Deer Park Police Department located at 2911 Center St. Needles are accepted at this drop off location.