Trick or Treat event brings children, families to Laupus Library
The William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University held its third annual Health Sciences Trick or Treat event on Oct. 27 throughout the library.
Anne Anderson, curator for the Country Doctor Museum explains how surgical instruments were used long ago. (contributed photos)
Attended by over 400 ECU faculty, staff, students and their children, who enjoyed participating a variety of games, crafts and trick-or-treating.
Occupational Therapy Student, Lauren Selingo, enjoys the many creative costumes worn by attendees.
“My four-year-old grandson had such a great time,” said Terrie Hamilton, instructor in the School of Hospitality Leadership. “The Laupus staff did a great job decorating their offices, dressing in costume and spending time with each of the trick-or-treating children. We even appreciated the dental students and their tooth brushes – it gave us a chance to incorporate health care into the experience.”
“This also provided an excellent opportunity for those of us on the main campus to visit the health sciences campus and explore some of what is offered there,” she added. “What a wonderful way to show my grandson that libraries are fun and exciting places.”
A costume contest was also held with the winners announced on Laupus Library’s Facebook page.
The Country Doctor Museum photo booth also offered families a chance to explore spooky archives and pose with some of the items from its collections.
Families pose for photos at the Halloween event.
To view photos from the event, costume contest and photo booth, visit the Laupus Health Sciences Library at ECU Facebook page at www.facebook.com/eculaupus/.
-by Kelly R. Dilda, University Communications