The sweet scent of cotton candy drifts along in the warm evening air… soft thunder can be heard far off in the fading glow of a perfect evening…

The Festival in Phantom Forest is one of a kind, submersive event, meant to be a unique journey of the mind for guests of The Midnight Library. For this reason, it is greatly advised that in order for the listener to fully experience their environment- a quiet atmosphere and the use of quality headphones or earbuds- is highly recommended. Admission is free and you may want to bring a jacket

Tonight as Mr. Darling slumbers in his den, Miranda shares the answers to some of The Midnight Library's most dedicated fans, its patrons. This rugged group of daring individuals has Miranda's undivided attention. Get a private peek into her ... mostly direct answers to their most burning questions: Can Irma control our dreams? How are the books in the library organized? Are there any mythological guardians in the library or upcoming readings about them? And who is the proprietor of The Broom & Fang Pub? These curious questions and more are answered for you tonight. Buckle in.

Step right this way, Dear Guest! No, not that way…. this way! Join us in our other Reading Room tonight as we tour the house of Winchester and the heart of Sarah Winchester. How did a lone woman with no architectural knowledge command the building of such an astounding and confounding mansion- and WHY? Join us in the 24,000 sq. ft. house as we try to unravel it’s baffling way into being! DISCLAIMER: Any similarities between Winchester House and The Midnight Library are strictly coincidental -and probably a figment of your disturbed imagination. Welcome to Winchester House

Step right this way, Dear Guest! No, not that way…. this way! Join us in our other Reading Room tonight as we tour the house of Winchester and the heart of Sarah Winchester. How did a lone woman with no architectural knowledge command the building of such an astounding and confounding mansion- and WHY? Join us in the 24,000 sq. ft. house as we try to unravel it’s baffling way into being! DISCLAIMER: Any similarities between Winchester House and The Midnight Library are strictly coincidental -and probably a figment of your disturbed imagination. Welcome to Winchester House

It’s the 50th Reading Celebration, Dear Guests!! Brought to you LIVE (relatively) from The Broom & Fang Pub! Give the bouncer the password, step inside, jump over the snakepit and join us in a cozy corner as Miranda Merrick, Mr. Darling, Irma, and The Lormen spend a daring evening of delightful storytelling, unique cuisine, swanky music, and some questionable happenings for which there will be no answers. We believe there’s even a chance you’ll survive and perhaps even remember this nite out for a long time. Maybe.

Welcome to The Reading Room, Dear Guest! Why doesn’t anyone want to sit beside Mr. Cutlass, our totally just-for-show, prop guillotine?? Oh well. Please find a comfy spot and pull the blankets up tight around your chilly neck because tonight our heart-stopping topic is all about BEHEADINGS! When did they start? How were they improved? Why were they popular? Who tried to speak after they were beheaded? And why are they a hot topic in more ways than one in The Midnight Library? Head right this way!What if ...someone thoughtfully woke an angry, vicious spirit from its cozy slumber… and it was waiting to meet you? Well then, perhaps you’d better hurry along to The Reading Room to mingle with George “Bloody” Mackenzie fresh from his Black Mausoleum in Greyfriars Kirkyard! It’s not all terror though, there’s also fire, an explosion, plague pits, Harry Potter connections, and one Good Boy! (No, not Mr. Darling) Come, Dear Guest, and tiptoe through the tombstones with us!

What if ...someone thoughtfully woke an angry, vicious spirit from its cozy slumber… and it was waiting to meet you? Well then, perhaps you’d better hurry along to The Reading Room to mingle with George “Bloody” Mackenzie fresh from his Black Mausoleum in Greyfriars Kirkyard! It’s not all terror though, there’s also fire, an explosion, plague pits, Harry Potter connections, and one Good Boy! (No, not Mr. Darling) Come, Dear Guest, and tiptoe through the tombstones with us!

Step right this way, Dear Guest! A magical feast for the ears has been prepared for you this evening. We want to tempt you with magic mushrooms-not like that. Well...maybe. Tonight we delve into the earthy and mysterious world of fabulous fungi. Learn to tell tasty from toxic...hopefully, as Ms. Merrick has collected a fine selection of mushroom lore and toadstool tales for you to devour! Well of course they’re on The Hospitality Tray, Silly!

The guests are all settled and filled with dread, while Visions of Vampires dance in their heads! Join us tonight as your haunting host, Miranda Merrick leads you astray to meet some “blood enthusiasts” of olden times. We’ll find some of the first famous vampires and hear how they were stopped, then we’ll weigh up our options for joining a nice, friendly blood-drinking cult. Such a full evening… Our cup runneth over. Welcome Dear Guest!

You know his name. You know the story. You know the legend he created. Tonight, our reading will tell you just how eerily all of the spooky pieces of Bram Stoker’s life fell precisely into place so that he could give the world--DRACULA! Stoker had the right illness, the right grim mother, friends, books and even the right nightmare that contributed to the making of the perfect literary monster, Count Dracula. So, find your favorite spot in The Reading Room and cuddle up with a wolf pup because we are Stoked for Stoker!

Welcome back, Dear Guests, to The Midnight Library. Tonight, your host, Miranda, will introduce you to The Famous Fox Sisters! Three wily women who took The Modern Spiritualist Movement by storm-

and left many a ghost in their wake. From a haunted old farmhouse, mysterious coded raps from another realm tapped out messages that put the women in the spotlight to perform their supernatural craft, driving throngs of people to pay them to contact their dearly departed loved ones. Please take your seat and meet: The Foxy Fox Sisters

Your journey to reach The Midnight Library is narrated in ASMR fashion by your humble host: Miranda Merrick. Who will you meet on your walk?

“You’ve gotten in your car and driven to the edge of the village. The main road has narrowed. Forests, pastureland, and old farms dot the dimming distance. Whatever life has had to offer you, whatever reality has forced you to of late- You’re looking for something different; a mood, a setting,... the warmth and chill ...of beings of a different nature. You turn onto a nameless, lonely old road, marked only by a small, wooden sign that illuminates when your headlights catch it. Its deeply carved script reads: THIS WAY TO THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY”

Well, Dear Guest, how do you feel about getting a little dirty? (not like that) Join us tonight!- as we slip into the slime with Bog Bodies!! How old are they? How did they all get into the bogs in the first place? What kind of fashion sense did they have? What kind of tea do they prefer? Visit The Reading Room and hear your Host, Miranda Merrick get down and dirty with: A Bevy of Bog Bodies (No bog bodies will be harmed, molested, or bathed during this reading...probably)

So, you’ve got a little demon infestation. Who ya gonna call? More demons, of course! Carefully make your way to The Reading Room, Dear Guests, as tonight

Ms. Merrick holds court in the case of: DEMON Vs. DEMON. Oh and there’s cake!

Join us for tonight’s reading as we go down, down, down where the demons dwell!

Isn’t that a Hell of a thing

Welcome to tonight’s reading, Dear Guests! We believe you’ll find the subject to be quite disarming… Granted the topic is a daunting one, but we are not defeated…

We’re determined to single-handedly tell you everything about… amputations. We promise not to cut anything short. So, get yourself together and join us in The Reading Room for, The Amputation Proclamation

What if Miranda ever left The Midnight Library? What if she showed up on your doorstep?! This is the fate that’s befallen The Loremen (Now to be referred to as “Those poor Loremen”) Don’t worry, she’s brought her Holiday Snakes and the story of “The Ghost of Harry Main”- Join us as Our Ms. Merrick & Mr. Darling make a surprise visit to stay the night with Mr. James Shakeshaft & Mr. Alasdair Beckett-King.

It’s just as terrifying as it sounds. Tonight in a strange twist of fate, you find yourself alone with your favorite mysterious host for an intimate chat in which she answers the curious questions submitted by her trusty patrons. A less guarded, more candid, but always enigmatic Miranda will tell you the answers to some of The Midnight Library’s most asked questions. How did Miranda meet Mr. Darling? What would she teach at Hogwarts? Plus, a true Ouija Board story, actual book recommendations, and a strange confession... What are you just dying to know?

You’ve been hopeful. You’ve been curious, patient, and vigilant. Tonight is your night. The Wendigo, in all of their incarnations, are assembled here in The Midnight Library. They are as anxious to meet you as you are to meet them. Take a seat by the fire or snuggle up with a wolf pup for protection. It’s about to get cold, dark, and oh so dreary… Hooray!!! Welcome, Dear Guests…

Welcome to The Midnight Library Everyone! It’s so wonderful to have you visit for tonight’s reading. Won’t you please come in to The Reading Room? Please help yourself to tonight’s light refreshments on the hospitality tray-- What’s that, Deary? What is it? ::laughs:: Beggars can’t be choosers, Puppet! If we’re generous enough to hand out rarified treats, I suggest you eat first and hope to live to ask questions later. Um..you’re welcome...honestly.

Step right this way Dear Guest, over the threshold, on your RIGHT foot.  We wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to you...not here, not in The Midnight Library. As luck would have it, tonight Ms. Miranda will hold you spellbound with tales of Superstition!  From Evil Eyes to shattered mirrors, let us help you turn your luck!