Ghosts, ghouls and ?minions? to invade local libraries
COMPILED BY NANCE BESTON/STAFF WRITER | Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 1 month, 2 weeks AGO
The Ephrata Library will have free books, candy and library swag during the Trick-Or-Treat Ephrata event. Other libraries in the area will also have events leading up to and on Halloween.
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MOSES LAKE — Ghouls, goblins and ghosts will be making an appearance at local libraries across Grant County. All events are free and open to the public.
Not-So-Scary Halloween
Oct. 25
Moses Lake Library
This is a sensory-friendly Halloween alternative. The Moses Lake Library has partnered with the Moses Lake Community Coalition to offer a fun Halloween event for those with sensory sensitivities. The event is open for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens and teens. There will be activities for children to do from 5. to 8 p.m. Oct. 25.
Children’s storytime
Oct. 30
Soap Lake Library
For half an hour, at 10 a.m., the library will be filled with stories, songs and rhymes. This program is designed for children and their adult caregivers.
Halloween Crafts
Oct. 31
Moses Lake Library
The library will be leading several craft activities for people of all ages. The event starts at 4 p.m. and goes until 5:30 p.m. The library recommends that people show up a little bit early, as supplies are limited.
Spooky Movie Night
Oct. 31
Moses Lake Library
Join the Moses Lake Library for scary movies and popcorn from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The event is 13+.
Trick-or-treat Downtown Ephrata
Oct. 31
Ephrata Library
Stop by the Ephrata Library during the giant downtown Trick-or-Treat event. The library will be handing out free books, candy and library swag to trick-or-treaters from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The library is just a short walk from the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce's annual spree on First Avenue.
Friday morning storytime
Oct. 31
Warden Library
From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., children between ages 0 and 5 are invited to the Warden Library for action songs, fingerplays, rhyming and story time. After storytime, there is a craft or special activity.