Halloween at the Library

Frankenstein Film Night with Rare Books

October 20th | 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Room 430, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

Sweet treats, monstrous books, and, of course, Frankenstein! Join Tulane University Libraries and Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life for this one-of-a-kind event. Come early at 5:30 to explore monstrous mysteries from the Rare Book Collections, then settle in for sweet treats and popcorn and a screening of movie that defined a genre: James Whale's 1931 Frankenstein.

Archives After Dark: Witching Hour

October 30th | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Room 202, Jones Hall

Dive into the eerie and enchanting world of Tulane Special Collections this Halloween. Complimentary Tarot card readings by the mysterious Madame Jen and exclusive Anne Rice giveaways for the first 25 attendees. Explore spooky materials from our unique collections and enjoy delicious Halloween candy and refreshments.

Newcomb Archives Tarot Salon

October 31st | 11:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Newcomb Archives Reading Room, Suite 341, Malkin Saks Common

This Halloween, please join Newcomb Archives for a Victorian Mourning-themed event featuring an immersive afternoon of reflection, creativity, and mysticism.

In honor of Josephine Louise Newcomb’s birthday, Newcomb Archive’s entire collection of tarot and oracle decks are on view on October 31 for all to enjoy. Then, at 12 pm, join Fridays at Newcomb in Diboll Gallery for Dr. Krystal Cleary presents: “Some Decks May Be Stacked Against Us, but This Deck Is Ours': Justice-Centered Tarot in and Against the New Age” from a chapter in the newly published book, The Witch Studies Reader.

Don’t miss out on our hauntingly tragic display of reflections of the abject, refreshments, a D.I.Y. oracle card crafting space, and a Tarot show and tell. Victorian mourning costumes are highly encouraged!

Published 10/14/2025