This Friday evening folks in the Slatington Borough will have a chance to rub elbows with the supernatural in the public library.

The Main Street Merchant's Group will host its second annual First Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., when local businesses will be staying open past regular hours and offering unique activities to entice shoppers to the historic district.Starting at 6 p.m., Pennhurst Paranormal Investigators Jan and Randy Dice will search the 1897building for all things that go bump in the night.According to Alice Wanamaker, member relations liaison of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, the investigators were contacted through a merchants group member to come and search for spirits.The duo's past investigations include Spring City's Pennhurst Asylum, a well-known hot spot for paranormal activity."We have always heard the library is haunted so we went ahead and booked them," Wanamaker said."They started in the loft where my office is and then walked over to a particular corner. They weren't sure what was going on there but they said they definitely want to put equipment there. They also noticed sounds on the second floor. On the third floor Randy said he "felt something, stuff is going on.' "Wanamaker said she was assured the activity wasn't hostile but the investigators felt confident the energy reading equipment would pick up something.Attendees will be broken up into groups after a presentation on the investigation company and a few haunting site stories from the Lehigh Valley. The teams will then be allowed to search for the paranormal on the three floors of the building."Normally, the public doesn't get to go up on the second and third floors," she said.Getting in on the spooky fun will be Eight Oaks Craft Distillery of New Tripoli. The business will have "spirit" samples on hand for novice hunters to imbibe with Keystone Technology sponsoring appetizers during the event.Blue Mountain Farm will again occupy the former This, That and More space selling locally made honey, seasonal produce and handmade crafts while The Main Street Barber Shop will keep its doors open for last-minute cuts during the evening.Down the block, Rhythm and Sole Dance Center will have a "Read and Romp Story Time," where children can enjoy a story followed by an on-the spot choreographed dance. Story times for 3- to 6-year-olds will be at 6:30 p.m., and story time for 7- to 9-year-olds starts at 7:30 p.m."Patricia Breitteller is very excited to participate," Wanamaker said of the owner. "She's just really excited to open up the space and let the community in."Charlotte Fay's Main Street Diner will offerwinter comfort food platters including meatloaf, liver and onions, potpie, steak, fish and the diner's signature burgers. Local band Wycked Sober will entertain patrons during their meal from 5 to 8 p.m."We're still getting the word out and getting business together. It's new so now is a great time to get involved," Wanamaker said."We are looking forward to spring when people can enjoy the weather. We're just asking for businesses to stay open later," she said of the upcoming First Friday on April 7.To purchase tickets for the ghost hunt, contact Wanamaker directly at 484-274-2080."It costs $20 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers," Wanamaker said.The merchants group meets monthly at the diner on Main Street. For more information on the group or upcoming events contact Wanamaker.