There's nothing like a little sugar pick-me-up to get children moving after story time.
The children participating in the Lakewood Library's 15th annual Halloween Costume Parade on Oct. 25 not only had the chance to get in on some early trick-or-treating, but also were able to show off their costumes to appreciating library employees.
"We ask all the boys and girls to go through not just the library, but the administration side," said library employee Connie Weichselbaumer. "Both the kids and parents get a kick out of it, especially going through the administrative area. That's not an area people often see."
Children were dressed as everything from dinosaurs to superheroes, but library staff weren't about to miss out on the fun. Among those handing out candy was a witch or two, the Great Pumpkin and Mary Poppins.
Staff spread out through the library, and the line of children and parents wound like a noisy and fun snake throughout the building. There was plenty of laughing and coos of "you are so cute" from staff as they handed out candy. Library patrons couldn't help but smile as a ghost or princess walked by, even if the library was a tad louder than usual.
"We come here often for storytime," said Anna McGoveran, who was at the library with her two children --; one dressed up as a dinosaur, and one little and content enough to just ride in the stroller.
"It's a great way to get out of the house for free, which I really like because there aren't many," McGoveran said.
The audience size at storytime fluctuates, but the costume parade is such a highlight of the year that more people than normal attend, said Weichselbaumer.
"I really like seeing all these people here today," McGoveran said. "Everyone dressed up is so much fun."
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Tricks-and-treats-at-Lakewood-Library,238316
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