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Build a scarecrow and we will display it at the library. All participating scarecrows are due by Monday, October 26 at 11 am. The scarecrows will be judged throughout the week and winners will be announced on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.  Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

CONTEST RULES
  • Participation is free and you must use your own materials to make and mount your scarecrow.
  • You may enter more than one scarecrow.
  • The contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, and businesses.
  • Any materials may be used except perishable foods.
  • Entries must be appropriate for a family event, and not frightening or gruesome.
  • Entries must be able to be left outside in any weather.
  • Scarecrows must be picked up by Friday, November 6 or we will dispose of them. 

​Download the registration form below and turn it in with your scarecrow.  
1st_annual_scarecrow_contest.pdf
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Crafternoons for Kids

Kids can enjoy weekly Fall or Halloween themed craft kits.  Kits will be available starting each date listed below.  Register for each kit you would like to pick up at the library.  Only 30 kits will be available for each craft, so be sure to register early at ntal.org/events.
     September 21 - Paper Cup Squirrel
     September 28 - Beaded Harvest Corn
     October 5 - Popsicle Stick Scarecrow
     October 12 - Paper Pumpkin
     October 19 - Popsicle Stick Spider Web
     October 26 - Scratch Art Mask
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Beanstack Badges and Raffle

​Tracking your family’s Fall reading progress will be easy! We are using a platform called Beanstack, which is designed for participation in virtual reading challenges and allows you to track all sorts of insights on reading habits. Beanstack offers two ways to register on-line, either through the Library’s Fall Fun Fest platform at  ntal.beanstack.org or by downloading Beanstack’s mobile app, Beanstack Tracker, and finding Northfield Township Area Library in the “Find Your School/Library” option. Once you choose your method of registration, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the sign-up process.
 
Every Patron registered for Fall Fun Fest through Beanstack will be entered into our prize raffle for a chance to win an awesome prize. To earn more raffle entries, complete the digital reading badges in Beanstack. Winners will be announced on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.

Harvest Displays at the Library

Coming soon!