Escape the horror of Frankenstein's Laboratory at White Library experience

Emporia, KS (10/27/2026) — A monster is on the loose, and players must work together to stop it when Emporia State University's William Allen White Library brings back its popular escape room series this week. In "Frankenstein's Laboratory," participants will solve puzzles to help Victor Frankenstein defeat his creation in a Halloween challenge inspired by Mary Shelley's classic horror novel, "Frankenstein."

Frankenstein's Laboratory opened Monday. It is open through Thursday, Oct. 29, from noon to 11 p.m. Hours Friday, Oct. 30, are noon to 5 p.m.

The escape room is open to all. Groups may have up to five members and should register online: https://emporia.link/esubookings.

The cost is $5 per person and can be paid upon arrival. Emporia State students, faculty and staff may attend free.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.