MISSOULA — The Missoula Public Library hosted the All Under One Roof Celebration over the weekend.
The Halloween-themed event — now in its third year — took place in the different sections of the library.
The library and its partners come together the Sunday before Halloween to give families a chance to trick or treat and engage in fun activities throughout the library. The event began as a way for the library to show that anyone is welcome, especially families.
“We also pride ourselves in having a lot of activities for children and being a safe place for them to come with their parents or other adults in their lives," said Pam Carlton with the Missoula Public Library. "And for Halloween that means having a safe place to come and trick or treat and just enjoy some of the Halloween activities," .”
Among the partners with the library that participated in the celebration was the Families First Learning Lab which helps families get the support they need and teach kids developmental skills. Families First handed out candy while they simultaneously educated the kids.
Hannah Zuraff the executive of Families First said this event provides a great experience for families.
“This event is just really core to our mission. So, being able to provide that safe and healthy space for kids to come play and do trick or treating — and also their parents to maybe get a little bit of a break can be super helpful for the whole family," explained Families First executive director Hannah Zuraff. "So, that’s kind of why we’re here today and we’re super excited to be able to offer that for Missoula families.”
The next Under One Roof event at the Missoula Public Library will take place on New Year's Eve.
