A night at the library

On Oct. 21 at 6 p.m., the Emmet O’Neal Library will host its sixth annual fairy-tale themed family event, A Night Dark and Grim. Geared toward all ages, games and crafts will be set up throughout the library.

“Last year we had games outside, we had games inside, we had a maze, we had a photo booth,” said Library Director Sue DeBrecht. “We just had so many activities.”

Visitors will be able to have their faces painted, try some themed snacks, adopt a balloon animal and take pictures in a photo booth. Being a Halloween party, the appropriate attire is fundamental.

“We encourage everyone to come in costume,” DeBrecht said.

While guests participate in the activities, heroes and villains from favorite childhood stories such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “Frozen,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Peter Pan” also will be making special appearances. Toward the end of the evening, live characters will continue to join guests and their families on the lawn across the street for a sing-along about the adventures of Rapunzel and her charismatic chameleon from the movie “Tangled.” 

“It doesn’t matter what school your kids go to or where you live, [A Night Dark and Grim] is open to all residents,” DeBrecht said. “Just enjoy the evening with [your] family. It really is such a great family event.”