From staff reports
The Franklin Public Library is starting a new collection, but not of paper and ink.
“We just thought we were a good spot where parents could drop off costumes or pick one out,” branch manager Zoe Oakes said.
The library has been collecting donations all month of gently used Halloween costumes, but thus far, only has seven.
The idea for the exchange is twofold, Oakes said. It offers costumes a second chance to scare friends and neighbors and also gives kids the opportunity to wear a costume that might not have been in their parents’ budget this year.
“I know I have two little boys at home and they wear their costumes once, then they go in the toy box,” said Oakes. “We’re just asking the community to go through the toy boxes and see what they have.”
The donations will be open for choosing Oct. 28.
