Looking for fiendishly fun (and free) Halloween-themed activities? Look no further than your friendly local library.
Friday, Oct. 25
Escape room strategizing meets spooky shenanigans as teams of teens and adults work feverishly to “Escape the House on the Hill.” Up for a mind-bending and slightly scary challenge? Please register for either the 4 or 6 p.m. session; space is limited.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
All ages are welcome to experience our “Halloween Craft Graveyard” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This casual and creative gathering features snacks and Halloween music to enhance the seasonal mood. Make one of our projects, or something totally unique. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Grades five to 12 are invited to a tween & teen “Halloween Party” at 6 p.m. just for them. Come dressed in costume and partake in creepy snacks and terrifying activities for a scary good time. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Children ages 19 months and up and their caregivers are invited to a “Not-So-Spooky Costume Party and Storytime” at 10:30 a.m., complete with lively songs, stories, and dancing. We’ll conclude our party with a costume parade through the library. Then at 6 p.m., Stanley Kubrick’s classic freight-fest, “The Shining,” will fill our giant screen, complete with free popcorn. Where’s Johnny? Here, and it’s Rated R.
Drug Take Back Day
GPL is partnering once again with the Guilderland Police Department for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s nationwide Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused medications for proper disposal. Unwanted controlled, non-controlled, and non-prescription substances may be turned in to police officers stationed in the library’s auxiliary parking lot. Please be sure to remove any identifying information from prescription labels. We cannot accept sharps and syringes, nor can we accept any medications prior to Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. This initiative is completely confidential; officials will not ask questions nor request identification. For further details, please see: https://takebackday.dea.gov.
Saturday STEAM
On Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m., children in grades three to five can explore how and why things move in this hands-on STEAM program. We’ll make cars and alien hover crafts powered by balloons and wind, all while learning about the importance of force. Please register online, by phone or in person.
— Luanne Nicholson
