Use these costumes to effectively market your
RPLS libraries reading activities during:
COSTUMES AVAILABLE to RPLS Libraries
 Chicken |
Indian |
Scarecrow |
| Dorothy |
Lion |
Striped Tiger |
| Dragon |
Madeline |
Teddy Bear |
| Elephant |
Monkey |
Tin
Man |
| Glinda |
Mother Goose |
Turtle |
| Golden Bear |
Prairie Girl |
Witch |
| Goose |
Red
Dog |
Wizard |
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Costumes made possible by a Lighting the Fire Grant from the Illinois State Library
and available only to member libraries.
For those of you who are interested in the costumes but are not member libraries, most of the costumes were purchased through http://www.marylen.com/
If you do not use Netscape Mail or Outlook Express you will need to send an e-mail to lweaver@weldon.lib.il.us (217) 736-2215 to request a costume.
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Chicken costume consists
of a head with attached red and white checked bandanna,
one-piece fur suit with red and yellow striped nylon
legs, red apron, two feet, cold collar and cotton vest
with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze Literary Character Ideas: Henny Penny, Chicken Little, Minerva Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Carnegie Schuyler Library,
Pana. The contact person is Janet Hicks.
panalibrary@consolidated.net
(217) 562-2326 |
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Costume consists of a blue
gingham dress, long brown braided wig, red sequined show
covers (fits up to women's size 7 1/2), red shoes
(women's size 9), basket and Toto. SIZE: fits adults from 5'5" to 5'9", women's size 10-16 Garment bag also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist and sewing kit for making temporary alterations. Literary Character Ideas: Dorothy Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Barclay Public Library
District. The contact person is Kim Cartee.
cartee3@yahoo.com
(217) 672-3621 |
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Costume consists of a
head, one-piece fur suit with wings and pink heart-shaped
scales down back, two feet, cold collar and cotton vest
with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Dear Dragon Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Maroa Public Library District.
The contact person is Dawnette Weickle.
dawnetteweikle@gmail.com
(217) 794-5111 |
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Costume consists of a head
with moveable trunk, one-piece fur suit, two feet, cold
collar and cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Babar Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Mt Zion Public District
Library. The contact person is Maria Dent
Director@mtzion.lib.il.us
(217) 864-3622 |
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Costume consists of a long
pink gown with white sequined bodice, metal hoop for
skirt, white crown, silver star wand and blonde wig. SIZE: fits adults from 5'4" to 5'9", women's size 10-14 Garment bag also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist and double-sided scotch tape for altering skirt hem. Literary Character Ideas: Glinda the Good Witch, Cinderella, Princess Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Barclay Public Library
District. The contact person is Kim Cartee.
cartee3@yahoo.com
(217) 672-3621 |
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Costume consists of long
checked dress, long floral print apron, checked bonnet,
petticoat, gray wig, glasses and stuffed goose hand
puppet. SIZE: fits adults from 5'2" to 5'9", women's size 6-18 Garment bag also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist and sewing kit for making temporary alterations. Literary Character Ideas: Mother Goose Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Carnegie Schuyler Library,
Pana. The contact person is Janet Hicks.
panalibrary@consolidated.net
(217)562-2326 |
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Costume consists of a
suede-like fringed tunic, suede-like fringed drawstring
pants and headband. SIZE: Men's Medium; 34" - 36" adjustable waist. Garment bag also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist and double-sided scotch tape for altering sleeve or pant hem. Literary Character Ideas: Little Bear (Indian in the Cupboard), 10 Little Indians, Hiawatha Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Mt Zion Public District
Library. The contact person is Maria Dent
Director@mtzion.lib.il.us
(217) 864-3622 |
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Costume consists of a fur
hood, fur collar, one-piece fur suit, two fur gloves and
a Badge of Courage pin. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 6'2". Garment bag also includes Costume Manual and Costume Checklist and safety pins for making temporary alterations. Literary Character Ideas: Lion (Wizard of Oz), Tawny Scrawny Lion, Lion King Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Barclay Public Library
District. The contact person is Kim Cartee.
cartee3@yahoo.com
(217) 672-3621 |
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Madeline costume consists
of a royal blue cape, red ribbon bow for collar and straw
hat with red ribbon. SIZE: One size fits all. Suggested accessories (not included): white blouse, blue skirt, white bobbie socks with black Mary Jane style shoes. Garment bag also includes Costume Manual and Costume Checklist Literary Character Ideas: Madeline Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Maroa Public Library District.
The contact person is Dawnette Weickle.
dawnetteweikle@gmail.com
(217) 794-5111 |
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Costume consists of a
head, one-piece fur suit, two feet, cold collar and
cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Curious George, Arthur Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Lovington Public Library
District. The contact person is Suzy Saunders
suzsaunders@hotmail.com
(217) 873-4468 |
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Costume consists of a
head, one-piece fur/feather suit with orange nylon legs,
floral print bonnet and apron, two feet, cold collar and
cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Mother Goose and Goosey Lucy Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only!
This costume resides at Carnegie Schuyler Library, Pana. The contact
person is Janet Hicks.
panalibrary@consolidated.net (217)562-2326 |
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Costume consists of a long
floral-printed dress, long striped apron and floral-print
bonnet. SIZE: fits adults from 5'2" to 5'9", women's size 6-18 Garment bag also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist and sewing kit for making temporary alterations. Literary Character Ideas: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Kirsten (American Girl), Harriet Tubman Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Elkhart Public Library. The
contact person is Vanda Liesman.
elkhartlibrary@mchsi.com
(217) 947-2313 |
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Costume consists of a
head, one-piece fur suit, two feet, cold collar and
cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Clifford the Big Red Dog Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Lovington Public Library
District. The contact person is Suzy Saunders
suzsaunders@hotmail.com
(217) 873-4468 |
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Costume consists of a
beige hood, black felt hat, green shirt, brown drawstring
pants and green gloves. SIZE: Men's Medium, 34" to 36" adjustable waist. Garment bag also includes Costume Manual and Costume Checklist. Literary Character Ideas: Scarecrow (Wizard of Oz) Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Barclay Public Library
District. The contact person is Kim Cartee.
cartee3@yahoo.com
(217) 672-3621 |
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Costume consists of a
head, one piece fur suit, two fur gloves, two feet, cold
collar and cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Tigger Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Weldon Public Library
District. The contact person is Lori Weaver.
lweaver@weldon.lib.il.us
(217) 736-2215 |
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Teddy Bear costume
consists of a head, one-piece fur suit, two feet, cold
collar and cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5' 7" to 5'11". Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Paddington, Little Bear, Corduroy Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Elkhart Public Library. The
contact person is Vanda Liesman.
elkhartlibrary@mchsi.com
(217) 947-2313 |
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Costume consists of a
silver funnel head piece, silver shirt, silver drawstring
pants, silver shoe covers, ax and heart clock pin. SIZE: Men's Medium, 34" - 36" adjustable waist. Garment bag also includes Costume Manual and Costume Checklist. Literary Character Ideas: Tin Man (Wizard of Oz) Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Barclay Public Library
District. The contact person is Kim Cartee.
cartee3@yahoo.com
(217) 672-3621 |
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Costume consists of a
head, shirt, pants, shell, two feet, cold collar and
cotton vest with three freezer packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Franklin, Tortoise (& the Hare) Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Herrick Township Library. The
contact person is Becky Wilson.
bewilson78@hotmail.com (618)
428-5223 |
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Costume consists of a
head, one-piece fur suit, two fur gloves, red t-shirt,
two feet, cold collar and cotton vest with three freezer
packs. SIZE: fits adults from 5'7" to 5'11" Container also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist, one bottle of upholstery cleaner and one bottle of Febreze. Literary Character Ideas: Winnie the Pooh Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Weldon Public Library
District. The contact person is Lori Weaver.
lweaver@weldon.lib.il.us
(217) 736-2215 |
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Costume consists of a long
black dress, long black cape, black belt, black pointed
hat, broom and long black wig. SIZE: fits adults from 5'4" to 5'9", women's size 10-14 Garment bag also includes Costume Manual, Costume Checklist and sewing kit for making temporary alterations. Literary Character Ideas: Wicked Witch of the West, Gritch the Witch (Margie Palatini; author), Harry Potter Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Barclay Public Library
District. The contact person is Kim Cartee.
cartee3@yahoo.com
(217) 672-3621 |
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Costume consists of a long
purple satin gown, silver cord belt, long royal blue
satin robe with silver trim and royal blue pointed hat
with silver appliqués. SIZE: fits adults from 5'5" to 5'9", women's size 12-14 Garment bag also includes Costume Manual and Costume Checklist. Literary Character Ideas: Harry Potter and Merlin Costumes available to RPLS Libraries Only! This costume resides at Herrick Township Library. The
contact person is Becky Wilson.
bewilson78@hotmail.com (618)
428-5223 |
