Spooky story time at Scoville

SALISBURY — Children got an early taste of Halloween Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Scoville Memorial Library.

Superheroes Batman and Superman were among the guests.

Rita Delgado read Halloween stories to the children and even offered some costume-design advice.

She noted that her outfit was a combination of elements: a witch’s hat, a diaphanous orange cape, and a black sweatshirt adorned with the graphics of a Ouija board. “You’ll learn about the Ouija board when you’re a little older.”

It took a little while for everyone to trickle in. As Batman and Superman busied themselves with indoor hopscotch, and assorted princesses fiddled with their garments, an insect and a turtle arrived.

Their arrival meant Delgado had a quorum, and the storytelling began.

Starting at 5 p.m. the neighborhood between Meadow Street and Walton Street in Lakeville will be blocked off for trick or treating. Families can park at NBT Bank and Salisbury Central School.