The library was transformed into Will Byers’ (Stranger Things) basement in 1984, for our first ever escape room in the library. The event took place April 14th – 20th and saw 14 classes come through to test their problem solving and lock cracking skills.
Students did not have to have any knowledge of Stranger Things to participate, but simply needed to locate and crack clues in various parts of the library to unlock 4 distinct lock boxes. Using the hive mind of their 3-5 person groups, most students were able successfully “escape” with a few extra hints along the way from Ms. Haigh. Thankfully, as a result, Will was save from being trapped in the Upside Down.
This activity was adapted from Breakout EDU.