We had several costumed visitors in our branches today, including our staff. Photos can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/22036136@N07/sets/72157608538796922/ Hit “slideshow” and enjoy!

Twenty children in Halloween costumes arrived at the Toms River branch Wednesday night. They first enjoyed a scary story time with books that included “When a Monster is Born”  (Sean Taylor), “Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich” (Adam Rex), ”Monster Museum” (Marilyn Singer), and “Goodnight Good: A Petrifying Parody” (Michael Rex).

Storytime was followed by a trick-or-treat parade through the library where the Darth Vaders and Harry Potters received an OCL pencil from Circ and a candy bag of goodies from Information Services. Then it was back to the Discovery Room for some creepy crawly snacks (spiders made from an Oreo cookie mounted on a sugar cookie with Twizzler legs and M&M eyes).

Two games rounded out the evening: Pin the Spider on the Web and Monster Memory Matching. Winners went home with pumpkin carving kits while two runner ups received a handmade, embroidered pillowcase just in time for Halloween.