The Wholock Lock-In was inspired by two popular fandoms,
Doctor Who and Sherlock. The premise of
the program was that Doctor Who and his companions (the teens) were needed to
help save Sherlock Holmes.
Teens were asked to arrive early to the library in teams of 3-5 at which
time they were asked to choose their companion mascot and were briefed on their
mission. The briefing included a quick
presentation on how to search items in our catalogue, how the Dewey Decimal
system works, and where various areas of the library are located.
Each team was
given an envelope with a single clue that set them on an hour long adventure
throughout the library to save Sherlock Holmes.
There were 10 envelopes in total each with a different clue hidden in
unique ways designed to test their team building and problem solving
skills. Clues were hidden in puzzle
pieces, cryptographs, balloons, and more.
At the end of the program the teens were invited
to lounge in the Wholock Café where the winning teams were awarded prizes while
eating donated pizza and Wholock themed cupcakes. Pizza was donated from Topps Pizza in Orillia!
Over 30 teens attended the program many of whom came dressed for the part! Our themed lock-ins are the most popular programs at the library. I can't wait to see what we come up with next!
Pictures from the program and our video invitation are included below!
It's Doctor Who and the TARDIS!
We hired him because his name is Matt and he dresses like Doctor Who :)
Doctor Who and Sherlock silhouette's in the Wholock Café!
Personalized cups make hot chocolate fancy!
Upon entering the café at registration time teams were asked to select a companion to represent their team!
Companion name tags and glow sticks for everyone!
Winning teams got to each select a four pack of buttons!
Getting ready for Wholock we had all the clues organized into bins.
Amazing cupcakes decorated by a local teacher. They tasted as good as they looked!
A closer look at the companion name tags.
Teams had to toss Sherlock over the edge while another team member caught him in the final challenge of the evening!
More pictures to come soon!
For more info on our Wholock lock in feel free to email me at ltoutant@orilliapubliclibrary.ca
