Harford County Public Library

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Join Us for the
2025 Wheelchair Costume Workshop!

This fun and inspiring workshop brings the community together to create custom-designed costumes for children who use wheelchairs.

This one-of-a-kind experience provides an outstanding team-building opportunity for businesses, organizations, and volunteers.

This event is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.

How It Works:

Two-Day Build Session (10/3 - 10/4): Volunteer teams collaborate to design and construct unique costumes that integrate seamlessly with the child's wheelchair.

Final Costume Fitting & Inclusive Trunk-or-Treat: Children are fitted into their newly crafted costumes and celebrate with a festive, accessible Trunk-or-Treat.

Get Involved

Participants should register at this link by September 5th.
Participants must attend the Measuring Session and Meet & Greet on September 6th at the Coppermine Bel Air Athletic Club.
Participants must also attend the Costume Fitting and Inclusive Trunk or Treat on October 4th.

Costume Fitting: 2 PM - 4 PM
Inclusive Trunk or Treat: 4 PM - 7 PM

If you are unable to attend one of the dates, contact Amber C. Shrodes at shrodes@hcplonline.org.

Volunteer

Based on your skills, interests, and availability, we'll match you with a costume team.

No experience is necessary.

All teams are supported by artists and construction expertise.

Teams and groups are welcome and will be assigned to the same costume.

All materials are provided.

Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Click here to learn more or volunteer!

Become a Trunk Host

Bring the Halloween spirit to life by becoming a Trunk Host at the Inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event! As a trunk host, you'll decorate your vehicle's trunk in a fun, creative theme and hand out candy and treats to children of all abilities in a safe, welcoming environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to get involved, spread joy, and make Halloween memorable for everyone.

Interested? Sign up today to host a trunk! Register here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our mission is to create a magical and inclusive Halloween experience for children who use wheelchairs. To make this event a reality, we rely on the generous support of sponsors.

Sponsorships fund costume materials, and meals and refreshments for our hardworking volunteers.

All sponsorship pledges must be received by August 30, 2025, to ensure maximum publicity and recognition.

$250 Hocus Pocus Sponsor

Spot at the Inclusive Trunk or Treat
Company name mentioned in press releases and social media posts
Name on event banner
Name on flatscreen advertising in all 11 HCPL Branches during October
Name on Volunteer T-shirt

$500 Pick of the Patch Sponsor

Spot at the Inclusive Trunk or Treat
Company name mentioned in press releases and social media posts
Logo on event banner
Logo on flatscreen advertising in all 11 HCPL Branches during October
Name on Volunteer T-shirt

$1,000 Spooktacular Sponsor

Spot at the Inclusive Trunk or Treat
Company name mentioned in press releases and social media posts
Logo on event banner
Logo on flatscreen advertising in all 11 HCPL Branches during October
Logo on Volunteer T-shirt

Questions?

Contact Amber Shrodes: shrodes@HCPLonline.org, 410-273-5600 ext.6513

Inclusive Trunk-or-Treat

Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun at the Inclusive Trunk or Treat hosted by the Harford County Public Library Foundation and Coppermine Bel Air Athletic Club on October 4th from 4 pm – 7 pm. This fantastic free event offers a unique twist on traditional trick-or-treating— instead of going door-to-door, kids will collect candy and treats from creatively themed trunks in a safe and welcoming environment.

Designed for children of all abilities, this event ensures an accessible, fun-filled Halloween experience for everyone.

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