# Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty

Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty at Discover Children's Story Centre, Saturday 31 October 2026, 14:00.

- Price: £3
- Venue: Discover Children's Story Centre, High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London
- With: John Dougherty
- Get tickets: https://discover.org.uk/select-your-tickets/2026-10-31/482601ALDLRRKDNDMRSPBDCLJQBPRHKDH?post_id=18147
- Go to page: https://discover.org.uk/event/something-in-the-dark-with-john-dougherty/

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Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty is a spooky storytime event on Halloween at the Discover Children's Story Centre. Author and poet John Dougherty reads from his new picture book Something in the Darkness, accompanied by music and lots of interactive fun. The event asks what is out there in the dark, as strange whispers seem to follow your every step. It is for ages 4 and up and lasts 60 minutes.

## Dates

- Saturday 31 October 14:00 — Discover Children's Story Centre

Written by a model, sources: [discover.org.uk](https://discover.org.uk/event/something-in-the-dark-with-john-dougherty/)

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