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Breakout of the Haunted House

2019-10-22 15:00:00 2019-10-22 16:30:00 America/New_York Breakout of the Haunted House An escape room adventure at the Alachua Branch Library! Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 22
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-22 15:00:00 2019-10-22 16:30:00 America/New_York Breakout of the Haunted House An escape room adventure at the Alachua Branch Library! Alachua Branch - Meeting Room

Alachua Branch

Meeting Room

An escape room adventure at the Alachua Branch Library!

If you never tried an escape room game you're in for a treat!  Escape room games are a physical adventure where players work together to solve puzzles using clues and whatever strategy works best.  To add to the challenge, players are given a set time to solve the solution that will lead to the key out.  There is no grand prize, just the thrill of being able to outsmart the designers of the room and be the first to escape the room before the other teams do.

Breakout of the Haunted House

It was a warm and quiet night, as two teens sat off to the side of the library’s front doors.  Will was scrolling through a Youtube feed, while Peter drank his big gulp.  Strangely, so out of place, they heard a moan.

“Was that you,” Peter asked.

“What was me?”

“That sound…?”

They stood still, listening harder.  There was a shuffling noise and heavy breathing.  They looked at each other.  Then the noises stopped.  They lifted their heads, above them was a sign that read, “Alachua Branch Library,” and a dark window.

“I think there’s someone in there,” Will said.

The street lights flickered but stayed on, mostly.  Will smacked Peter on the chest, pointing to a shadow moving across the window above their heads.  They stood up to peer inside.  That’s when they saw a Thing.  A rotting Thing, its jaw bone dangling as it whispered, “Where’s my toe?”

Plot:

There’s a Thing locked in the library.  Do you dare to find out what it is?  Inspired by the stories told in “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” comes the Alachua’s Branch’s Haunted House.  You have 20 minutes to sort out the clues and find the key to set you free before the creature finds you!

Don’t get distracted.

How many players can play at a time?

Each session lasts for 30 minutes, so there will be 3 opportunities to try out the game.  But we'll take as many people, each time, as we can fit in the room.

Location:

Alachua Branch Library

14913 NW 140th ST, Alachua, FL

Meeting Room

When:

First session:

Tuesday, October 22,

3:00 pm to 3:10 pm: Introduction to the game

3:10 pm to 3:30 pm: Game starts!

Afterwards, feel free to hang out in the Snuggle Up area.  There will be a selection of spooky stories on display for your enjoyment.  

Second session:

Tuesday, October 22,

3:30 pm to 3:40 pm: Introduction to the game

3:40 pm to 4:00 pm: Game starts!

Afterward, feel free to hang out in the Snuggle Up area and participate in our "Read with a Dog" program.

Third session:

Tuesday, October 22,

4:00 pm to 4:10 pm: Introduction to the game

4:10 pm to 4:30 pm: Game starts!

If you arrive early, drop by the Snuggle Up area, browse through our spooky stories display or participate in our "Read with a Dog" program while you wait.

"Can I come without a reservation?"

Of course, because there's no reservation necessary!  Come have a good time.  Either to try out the game or to simply enjoy the spooky items we have on display.

Special request:

So that everyone can enjoy the game please don't tell the answer to the people who play after you.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

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Alachua Branch

Phone: 386-462-2592
Branch manager
Ross Woodbridge

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Alachua Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Alachua and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jul 15, All day
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Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Wed, Jul 16, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Center
Read as a team

Wed, Jul 16, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Create a melty Perler bead creation

Thu, Jul 17, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises. In this program, participants will explore natural phenomenon and how they occur by understanding the nature of science.

Fri, Jul 18, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learning Center
Team practice meeting

Sat, Jul 19, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sun, Jul 20, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jul 21, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Tue, Jul 22, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Wed, Jul 23, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Snuggle-Up Center
Join us every Wednesday. Our therapy dog loves to hear a good story!

Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math

Thu, Jul 24, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us at the Alachua Branch for Storytime!

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest project.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Sun, Jul 27, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Learning Center
The Community Resource Navigator will help find resources for you and you family.

Tue, Jul 29, All day
Can you find the library butterflies? Ask at the circulation desk for an idenification guide to begin your search.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn through play

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Learning Center
Need some help figuring out technology? Come see us at the Alachua Branch for some help!