Monster Mash draws parents and children to Idaho Springs Library
Halloween masks, temporary tattoos, food, music and dancing, everyone was doing the Monster Mash at the Idaho Springs Library, and it was a “graveyard smash.”More than a dozen local kids and their parents gathered Feb. 27 at the Idaho Springs Library as part of the Clear Creek Library District’s Friday story time.Each floor of the library was filled with things to do, and play and laughter were everywhere, especially when seven kids circled six chairs singing along with the music, “I ain’t afraid of no ghost.”When the music stopped, children scrambled to get a seat in the circle or watch from the sidelines.“We always have so much fun with the kids, just giving them something to eat and have them come play,” Library Clerk of 11 years Merrie Haynes said.The library’s social media post advertised an opportunity to “Wolf down faboolous [sic] treats, play spooky games, and learn silly monster dances,” which didn’t disappoint, according to several parents.Monster Mash at Idaho Springs Library Feb. 28. Credit: Chris Koeberl“We utilize the library all the time. We come in probably every other week for more books and come to storytime on Fridays,” one parent remarked while watching her 5-year-old vie for a seat in musical chairs. “I feel like the community and small town feeling is perfect. I love it.”An abundance of “faboolous treats,” including chicken fingers and beverages, were provided by Tommyknocker Brewery and Pub in Idaho Springs, the management of which often steps up to provide what it can to community activities and events without charge.Library volunteer and Clear Creek High School Jr. Maggie Gothman, applying temporary tattoos at Idaho Springs Library Feb. 28. Credit: Chris KoeberlAs the music played, a line of kids formed around library volunteer Maggie Gothman, who was applying temporary tattoos to arms and hands with a sponge and waterGothman, a junior at Clear Creek High School in Evergreen, said volunteering at the library is one way of giving back to the community she enjoys.“I actually went to Carlson Elementary and I used to come here everyday and hang out with friends from school,” Gothman said. “It’s just a core memory of coming here as a kid and reading books. It brings back old memories of a special space.”The Clear Creek County Library District typically holds reading and group activities on Fridays either at the John Tomay location at 605 Sixth St., Georgetown or at the Idaho Springs Library at 219 14th Ave. Events can be found at https://cccld.org.The post Monster Mash draws parents and children to Idaho Springs Library appeared first on Colorado Community Media.
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