Halloween Party 2009

On Monday evening, October 26^th, the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library hosted its annual Halloween Celebration, with more than 75 children and adults attending. In total, 26 children and 3 adults participated in the costume contest, with the following categories and winners: Mekhi Hargrove – Scariest Costume, Raina Banda – Best Walk, Meredith Wilson – Most Creative, Morgan Johnson – Most Enthusiastic, Anitra Edwards – Funniest Costume & Khalil Gay – Best Overall. The Judges Panel consisted of local library supporters, the brothers of Omega Psi Phi. After the contest, the crowd listened to terrifying tales read by Children’s Librarian Jeriann Thacker and put their wrapping skills to the test with a boys against girls Mummy Wrap. The boys & t

heir mummy (Youth Services supporter Mr. Mike Edwards) edged out a narrow victory over the girls & their mummy (Library Board of Trustees member Mrs. Marion Perry). Afterward, everyone enjoyed refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.