Haunted Hayner – History & Hauntings

Genealogy and Local History Library Thursday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Patrons ages eighteen and older are invited to join us as we discuss the history of Hayner Library, Alton’s hauntings, and talk “Ghosts 101” with the gang from Alton Odyssey Tours. After the presentation, guests are welcome to stay and do some ghost hunting! The event will start in the Genealogy & Local History Library and end in the Downtown Library on Belle Street. Ghost hunting equipment courtesy of Alton Odyssey Tours and Hayner Library will be provided to use during the tour. Feel free to bring your own as well, as supplies are limited. You’re also welcome to check out Hayner’s Library of Things for additional ghost-hunting gear. Registration is required. Please call 1-800-613-3163 to register for this program. Registration is limited to forty people.

Thursday, Oct. 8 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: Hayner Library

132 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002