Unique Experiences

Item Description

A night (4 1/2 hours) spent with 11 of your closest friends. The mission if you chose to accept it, will be to solve puzzles located within the shelves of the Horn Library. These clues will lead you to the answer one of the most challenging puzzles of the night, “How do I escape from the Horn Library?” There will be food, drinks, fun, puzzles, prizes, and there might even be balloons. If you would like a sneak peek of what this night will be like, read Chris Grabenstein’s book. Remember: the game is never over till it’s over. BONG!

Reviews....

Booklist (06/01/2013):
Grades 4-7 *Starred Review* Here's an instantly engaging and wildly creative mystery that is sure to have readers looking at their humble local library in a new light. Mr. Lemoncello is an eccentric game designer who has just funded a very special new library in his hometown. In honor of the grand opening, Lemoncello has selected a dozen 12-year-olds to participate in an overnight lock-in event at the library. But when the kids wake up, they discover a new and unexpected game is afoot: whoever can find a way out of Mr. Lemoncello's library will win the grand prize. Avid readers will get a kick out of the references to classic and current children's literature as the kids solve clues to escape and win the game. Main character Kyle Keeley works hard to beat his nemesis, the conniving bully Charles Chilington, who constantly reminds everyone that he is always successful. As Lemoncello says, knowledge not shared remains unknown, and the group learns that working together just might be the key to solving the mystery. An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman riddle master himself, Willy Wonka. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:
"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at and references to children's book titles, this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike." "Pick up Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library for your kids to discover the coolest library in the world." --James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library...is fantastic. It is one of the best books I've read, ever, and that is saying something because I am a librarian. The game, gaining understanding of the Dewey Decimal System, all the name dropping, or should I say, title dropping of so many other great books that will encourage the kids to read more, and more and more . . . it all works. I will recommend it to children and adults alike. It is that good." --Julie Forbus, Madison Public Library

Item Special Note

Only open to 3rd - 5th graders.

Please coordinate scheduling with Penny Ewell (Librarian) and Gloriane Ortega (Third Grade Teacher).