Escape the Haunted Library
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch hosted a haunted library-themed escape room for teens in August. Teens were tasked with solving puzzles and clues to uncover a prize.
Back by popular demand, Escape the Room: Haunted Library for teens and tweens in grades 5-8 will return to the Watchung branch on Monday, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Registration is required. Learn more: /sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9129679.
“The purpose of escape the room programs is to find clues, solve puzzles, and work together as a team to complete an objective,” said Katie Salerno, youth services librarian, “It is a gaming experience that encourages participants to communicate with teammates to find solutions and overcome obstacles. Of course, some of the clues might be hidden in books – we are a Library after all!”
Take a piece of the experience home with you. Explore the librarian-curated reads from the escape room.
“The Dark” by Lemony Snicket
“Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein
“The Haunted Library” by Dori Hillestad Butler
“Kooky Halloween Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone” by Linda Bozzo
“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” by Alvin Schwartz
The Watchung branch is located at 12 Stirling Road in Watchung. To contact the Watchung branch, call (908) 458-8455 or email watchung@sclibnj.org. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or YouTube.
