Enjoy a series of slightly scary readings as Pierce County Library System welcomes Tacoman Dan Beers —author of “The Last House,” “Willowbrook,” “The Crossing” and “The Ghouls” — to three libraries in October:

• Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library 13718 Pacific Ave. S, Tacoma

• Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Lakewood Pierce County Library 6300 Wildaire Rd. SW, Lakewood

• Oct. 22, 7 p.m. University Place Pierce County Library 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, University Place

This free event is sponsored by Friends of the Libraries.