With Halloween just around the corner, East Riding Libraries’ costume swap scheme is returning to selected branches and mobile libraries.
The scheme gives children the opportunity to donate a costume and collect a “new to you” costume to take home.
Until Sunday, 19 October, you can visit your closest participating library to drop off old costumes that they no longer have a use for. Then, from Monday, 20 October to Sunday, 2 November, you can browse and pick up a new one. You don’t need to have donated a costume in order to pick a new one.
Jess McCarthy, librarian with East Riding Libraries, said: “We’re so glad to be doing the costume swap for Halloween again this year. It’s a great way to get involved with the holiday while also doing your bit for the environment.”
Tara Foxon, librarian with East Riding Libraries, continued: “Halloween can be an expensive time for families who need to buy new costumes. We’re trying to make sure everyone can get into the spooky spirit without having to spend a fortune.
“Whether they’re donating an old costume or picking a new one, it’s a lovely way to bring the community into libraries across the East Riding.”
Libraries participating in the Halloween Costume Swap include Bridlington Central Library, Withernsea Centre, Haltemprice Library and Customer Services, Goole Library, South Cave Library, Pocklington Pocela Centre, and Beverley Library. The mobile library service will also be participating.
