From Books to Block Parties: Eagle Pass Library’s Big Halloween and Bigger Mission (Ep. 190)

In this episode, I sit down with Paco Ramirez, library assistant at the Eagle Pass Public Library, to spotlight how our local library is reinventing itself as a true community hub. We talk through the big Halloween on Main Street event Paco is spearheading—an all-ages, shut-down-the-street trick-or-treat with games, local agency booths, art stations, food vendors, and costumes galore—designed purely for safe, simple fun and community connection. Paco shares how the idea grew from a small, impromptu candy handout into a full-scale collaboration among city and county departments, and what families can expect when they show up.

Beyond Halloween, Paco walks us through the library’s growing role: ESL classes, digital literacy help, senior craft hours, weekly story times, summer reading, and cultural programs like Día de los Muertos and Hispanic Heritage events. We also swap a few local ghost tales—including a rumored library spirit—chat about how libraries serve everyone without judgment, and explore why these programs draw new faces into the building. To stay plugged in, search “Eagle Pass Public Library” on Facebook or call the library at (830) 773-7323.

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