Zollinger Library October Events

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Zollinger Library at The University of New Mexico-Gallup will host the following events during the month of October 2026.

For information about these events, please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

Haunted Library Scavenger Hunt

Zollinger Library is being haunted by three ghosts. Can you find them? Join us for a Haunted Library Scavenger Hunt from Oct. 12 through Oct. 31. Capture a ghost and bring it to the front desk for a reward and a chance to win a gift card. Enter daily.

Haunted Karaoke

Join Zollinger Library for a night of music and fun from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. Wear a costume and pick your song. Bring your friends and find the perfect Halloween song to share with us. Channel your inner Lady Gaga and be a little monster! Snacks will be provided.

Author Talk: Haunted New Mexico

Join Zollinger Library for a book talk with local author Christine M. Rogel at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Author of “Haunted New Mexico: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Land of Enchantment,” Rogel will talk about haunted locations around New Mexico and answer questions about the paranormal and supernatural.

The Case of the Haunted Library

Celebrate Halloween Week at Zollinger Library on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. Enjoy the special Haunted Library activities including art projects, a virtual escape room, and a Mystery Inc. inspired quest. Enjoy candy, music, and more! Can you solve the Case of the Haunted Library? There might be “Scooby snacks” if you can!

October Films

During the month of October, Zollinger Library will screen horror films to celebrate spooky season. Join us at 4 p.m. on select Thursdays in the conference room for spooky stories and frightful films. Popcorn will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Oct. 1 – “Extra Ordinary”
• Oct. 15 – “Slice”
• Oct. 22 – “Summerween”
• Oct. 29 – “A Haunted House”