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SCLSNJ Challenges You to Escape the Haunted Library

About Blog Post Sep 1, 2023 by SCLSNJ
On August 29, 2023, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch hosted a haunted library-themed escape room for teens. Teens were tasked with solving puzzles and clues to uncover a prize. “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!” Did you miss out on exploring this haunted escape room event? Take a piece of the experience home with you. Explore the librarian-curated reads from the escape room.
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: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9129679. 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.
Can You Escape the Haunted Library?