Library Con features scavenger hunt, dragons eggs, leprechauns and phoenixes

Chris McGarry Jan 10, 2025 2:00 PM
For the 2025 edition of Library Con, Phoenix Murphy took on the persona of her namesake, the immoral bird known within Greek mythology as a phoenix. During the event, Murphy was helping kids such as Kayza Quinn to make dragon’s eggs. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
It isn’t every day that the Lorax is spotted in Lac La Biche. However, this mythical character from the Dr. Seuss series made an appearance at the annual Library Con event. The bright orange and yellow Lorax was played by Emrie Carter, who participated in some jewelry making. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Cynthia Laboucane was The Tooth Fairy for this year’s Library Con event. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Valene Patenaude stopped by the booth operated by Joanne Wicker, who along with her husband Rob Wicker, runs a bee apiary called Christy Creek Honey in Lac La Biche County. Wicker was selling a variety of products made from bees, including jars of honey, wax, lollipops, and honey nuts. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Maverick Burge and his brother, Logan Burge, took advantage of the colouring that was on offer at the ninth annual Library Con, which took place at the Stuart MacPherson Library in Lac La Biche on Saturday, Jan. 4. Maverick came dressed as a leprechaun while Logan was a zombie. Chris McGarry photo.▲
Carly Moller and Laney Smith, employees of Lac La Biche County libraries, were at the 2025 Library Con. Chris McGarry photo. ▲

LAC LA BICHE - Lac La Biche County Libraries started off the new year by hosting its ninth annual Library Con event. The 2025 edition of Library Con took place at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library on Jan. 4.

The theme for this year’s event was myths and legends, and mythical creatures such as phoenixes, leprechauns, the Tooth Fairy, and even the colourful Lorax from the Dr. Seuss book and film of the same name were a common sight around the library.  

Those who attended the most recent Library Con had the opportunity to participate in activities that included a scavenger hunt taking participants on an adventure through the library. There was also colouring, and dragon egg making.

Prizes were awarded to attendees who arrived dressed as their favourite characters. Photos were also taken in front of a specially-themed backdrop that resembled a scene from a fantasy story.

There were also a few vendors who sold locally-made products during the event.

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