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From BOO To Beauty - The Library Provides Many Crafty Halloween Choices

Now that it is October, children (and some adults, too!) will begin deciding on costumes for Halloween. Halloween is the night you can be anyone or anything you want to be: movie stars, goblins and ghouls, princesses, and astronauts. If you imagine it – you can be it! But just in case you’re a little stuck looking for an idea, let Mid-Continent help.

Take a look at one of these titles that can aid you in creating the perfect costume, or throwing the ultimate Halloween bash!

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The Best Halloween Costume in the World: The Humble Cardboard Box

So, it's less than a week until Halloween, and you still don't have a costume. Don't worry! The humble cardboard box is here to rescue you. 

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Halloween Costumes...In September?

It's about that time again...the time of year when I start frantically trying to decide what to be for Halloween! Now, I am well aware that it's September. You naysayers may scoff, but I hand make my costume every year. I love sewing and being creative. I love the freedom that comes from being able to adjust details to my every whim. (I think this sleeve needs more ruffles! This hat should be red!) 

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Unique and Easy Halloween Costumes

Here are a few simple costume ideas for the lazy, but inventive!

The Pun-ny Cereal Killer
Blood and empty cereal boxes are all you need to create this Dexter spoof.

The Lame Smarty Pants
Pin Smarties candies to your pants and VOILA! Instant Smarty pants.

The Undead Prom Date
Wear an old prom dress/tux and add blood and bruises to complete your zombie look.

Here are a few books that can help you create whatever you want to be:

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What to Be? What to Be?

Halloween isn't really just for kids anymore. Oh, no! The last few years, more and more adults are getting in on the whole costume act as more things become available for adults to do.

Check out most of the clubs and bars in the area, and you'll find tons of Halloween parties and costume contests offered. Now, not only do you need to come up with ideas for your kids' costumes, you need to find something for yourself. Maybe, you'll win big dollars on your big night out!

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Howl-O-Ween!

Bow Wow Wow! is recommended for any dedicated dog lover wanting to dress up their canine companion for the occasion.

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Ultra-Low Budget Halloween Costumes

You may have noticed that the economy is not exactly booming. For many of us, money is a bit short. So that $1000, real Stormtrooper costume is probably not going to happen this year. So why not try some of these DIY ultra-low budget costume ideas:

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