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Halloween 2020 may not be what we all imagined at the beginning of the year, but there is still plenty of fun to be had virtually! Join us for an exciting variety of spook-tacular events all month long, and don’t forget to check out our blog, catalog and digital collection for our treasure trove of books and movies that will give you a fright or just help you get into the spirit of the season!

TRICK-OR-TREATING TIPS

We know Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for families, but it’s also a great opportunity to practice safety tips with your kids, especially in the wake of COVID-19. Here are some trick-or-treating safety tips directly from the Village of Bolingbrook.

• Turn on your porch light if you want to be visited by Trick-or-Treaters.
• Have one person hand out candy and wear gloves, if possible.
• Trick-or-Treaters should only visit houses/apartments of people they know.
• Children should use sidewalks where available and walk, not run, between houses.
• Use caution when crossing streets and only cross at intersections when clear of traffic.
• Costumes should be light and bright so they are clearly visible to motorists and it is suggested that Trick-or-Treaters carry a flashlight.
• Parents should inspect candy and goodies before allowing children to consume.
• Motorists should be vigilant and extra alert during Trick-or-Treat hours (3–7 p.m.).
• Know which friend(s) your child is traveling with if not accompanied by an adult.
• The Bolingbrook Fire Department advises using battery operated lights (not candles) to illuminate Jack-O’lanterns to avoid any contact with flammable materials if the pumpkin gets knocked over.
• The Bolingbrook Police and Fire Departments will have additional units on the streets during the posted hours.