Horror
When fall is just around the corner, adult patrons are
getting their families ready for Halloween. This means the works: decorations,
candy, costumes, bonfires, hayrides. Already in the spirit of the season, the
patrons will want to check out spine-chilling materials. In order to promote
Horror books in the library, imagine implementing a Zombie-Themed Escape Room! Geared
towards adults, this Escape Room will present challenging puzzles and startling
surprises around every corner! In a fall party lasting two hours, the library
will be providing some hot chocolate and hair-raising fun! When the patrons leave
the Escape Room, they will be walking towards a general display of integrated
advisory materials: books, movies, and graphic novels with a Zombie Apocalypse
theme, and a hot chocolate bar with light Halloween-inspired refreshments. Registration,
a release form, and a small fee will be required.
To set the stage...
Resources for Escape Room and Display:
Goodreads.
(2018). Zombies. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=zombies
A great starter list of
zombie books!
Internet
Movie Data Base. (2018). Complete Zombie
Movies List. Retrieved from http://www.imdb.com/list/ls055027705/
An amazing list of Zombie
movies.
Lock
Paper Scissors Publishing. (2018). Escape Room Z Survival Guide. Retrieved from
https://lockpaperscissors.co/escape-room-z-hints
This website allows you
to design your own Zombie Escape Room, or purchase their pre-designed game.
Murphy,
D. (2016). Library Escape Rooms: Keeping Your Patrons Captive. Retrieved from http://slis.simmons.edu/blogs/unbound/2016/04/14/library-escape-rooms/
A great article on how
Escape Rooms can be useful to libraries.
Papaleka,
R. (2017). Program Model: Harry Potter
Escape Room. Retrieved from http://www.programminglibrarian.org/programs/harry-potter-escape-room.
While this is geared
toward teens, it gives a great idea on a timetable and budget needed to plan an
Escape Room.
Pinterest.
(2018). Zombie Book Displays. Retrieved
from https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=zombie%20themed%20book%20display&rs=typed&term_meta[]=zombie%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=themed%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=book%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=display%7Ctyped
I like it!
ReplyDeleteFor Summer Learning last year we did an escape room event that was fun, though I should have had a second scenario setup because the group blew right through the first one. The Zombie/Horror theme would really give you a wealth of materials to choose from to promote, too!
Thanks so much, Craig! I like your idea of having a second scenario because you are right- timing is everything! I've learned about that with finding lesson plans for children's crafts, too. Some may take only five minutes and whip right through it, or they may take the whole time the program allows. You never know! If you don't mind me asking, how did you plan your escape room? Did you make your own or did you purchase a kit?
ReplyDeleteOur system purchased several kits in the form of lock boxes and various padlocks made for this type of event. I forget the brand right now. It would be interesting to look into some DIY stuff, though.
DeleteI think that's a very unique idea, I love it!Full points!
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