Monthly open house featuring rotating highlights from the library’s Special Collections Research Center, maps from the Clark Library, and items from other collections. Curators on hand to answer questions. Today on the 6th fl.: “Magic and Monsters.” Spooky items, including a model of the monster from Lawrence Kasdan’s 2003 film adaptation of Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher. Today on the 4th fl: “From Frightful to Delightful: East Asian Monsters in the Stacks.” Depictions of demons, shape-shifters, and mythical beasts from East Asian folklore, literature, art, and popular culture. Today on the 2nd fl.: “Magical Monstrous Maps.” Spooky maps featuring everything from Dutch Golden Age sea creatures to contemporary artists’ depictions of classic literary monsters. Today on the 1st fl.: “Magic and Monsters in Folklore Around the World.” Items depicting supernatural beings, legendary creatures, spirits, and shape-shifters from around the globe. 4–6 p.m., Hatcher Library, enter from the Diag. Free. (734) 936–2309. 

All invited to bring up to 5 washed and in-good-condition clothing items and accessories and find new-to-you treasures to take home. You can take clothing without bringing anything or bring clothing without taking anything. 4–7 p.m., Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St. Free. luma.com/a2zeroclothingswaps.

 Binghamton University ancient Mediterranean studies professor Hilary Becker discusses Roman art and the museum’s new exhibition “Ancient Abstractions: Roman Visual Trends Beyond Naturalism.” Light refreshments. 5–6 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.  

 Talk by this Detroit-based figurative artist (and EMU alum) whose practice spans painting, drawing, and multimedia works that examine the intersections of identity, collective memory, and history within popular culture. Followed by Q&A. 5–6 p.m., EMU Strong Hall, rm. 111, W. Circle Dr., Ypsi. Free. (501) 920–4386, [email protected]. 

Detroit-born sneaker designer and U-M alum Shane Ward discusses his work. Ward has designed footwear for Adidas, Puma, Converse, and others. His ongoing Metamorphosis series of large-scale paintings explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and impermanence. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu. 

Thirty-minute docent-led tour of ancient Mediterranean artifacts in the museum collection. Note: tonight the museum closes late at 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m., 434 S. State (meet at the Maynard entrance). Free. (734) 764–9304.

All invited to join a discussion of Noah Angell’s 2024 exploration of the British Museum’s haunted past. Light refreshments. 6–7 p.m., 434 S. State, rm. 125. Preregistration required; see lsa.umich.edu/kelsey. Free. (734) 764–9304. 

All invited to join a discussion of Observer contributor Michelle Yang’s 2025 memoir about growing up bipolar in a tight-knit immigrant family. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200. 

Talk by U-M robotics professor Patricia Alves-Oliveira. 6–7:30 p.m., 1040 Dana Bldg., 440 Church St. Free, but preregistration required at midas.umich.edu/midas-events. 

Adults & teens invited to learn 3 simple stitches, then use them to embroider a Halloween-themed design. Bring a cotton T-shirt to decorate. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.