Come join us for The Big read IN FRESNO/CLOVIS October 25, 7 PM Mosqueda Library November 15, 1 PM Basic Ghost Hunting What are ghost October 28, 4:30 PM Film screening: The Pit and the Pendulum Arte Américas hunters? Here is an opportunity to talk to Scary Tales from Asia KP, from KP’s Actors Directed by Roger Corman and starring Vin- 1630 Van Ness Ave real ghost hunters, learn about their many Gym, will present a shadow puppet show. cent Price, this film based on an Edgar Allan October 19, noon adventures, see spirit pictures, hear ghost All ages welcome. Poe story is a saga of murder, madness, and Meet Edgar Allan Poe Join the Cultural voices or just ask questions. forbidden desire. Arts Rotary Club and meet Poe actor Duffy Palm Memorial Chapel October 30, 1 PM Sunnyside Regional Library Hudson to learn more about the life of Edgar Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and 2983 Tulare Street, Fresno October 5, 7 PM Allan Poe. Call 488-1922 to make your lunch more brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife October 7, 7 PM Book Discussion A literature expert will lead reservations ($15) by October 14. Rescue. Pre-registration required at 438-4071. Edgar Allan Poe Memorial Service Put a discussion on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. November 1, 7 PM on your mourning clothes to attend a funeral Cedar Clinton Library October 17, 2 PM Death Rituals and Traditions service commemorating the tragic life of October 26, 4:30 PM CCPI Psychic Unit - The Lightworkers Linda Aragon will give a multi-media pre- Edgar Allan Poe on the anniversary of his Scary Tales from Asia KP, from KP’s Actors Michelle Tedrow and Jackie Meador will lead sentation of the death rituals and traditions death (Oct. 7, 1849). Gym, will present a shadow puppet show. All a discussion on psychic gifts and how they can from cultures around the world. ages welcome. Leo Politi Library be used to help solve crimes and find missing November 7, 2 PM October 27, 4:30 PM October 16, 10 AM – 1 PM persons. They will help others to understand CCPI Psychic Unit - The Lightworkers Haunting of Central California View a The Big Bleed: Pints for Poe Donate blood to their own psychic gifts. Michelle Tedrow and Jackie Meador will documentary about paranormal activity at the Central California Blood Center and receive October 19, 7 PM lead a discussion on psychic gifts and how the Hotel Jeffery in Coulterville, California. a free copy of Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and more they can be used to help solve crimes and Representatives of CCPI will be available to Allan Poe. Advance sign-up requested. brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife Rescue. find missing persons. They will help others to answer questions following the screening. October 22, 6:30 PM Pre-registration required at 255-6594. understand their own psychic gifts. Murder in the Library Be a participant in a Central Library November 21, 2 PM November 8, 7 PM “Murder in the Library”, an interactive party November 5, 7 PM Haunting of Central California View a Haunting of Central California View a game. Can you determine whodunnit? Ghost Hunt Join members of the Central documentary about paranormal activity at documentary about paranormal activity at November 3, 3:30 PM California Paranormal Investigators as they the Sierra Sky Ranch in Oakhurst, California. the Sierra Sky Ranch in Oakhurst, California. Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and ghost hunt throughout the library after hours. Representatives of CCPI will answer questions Representatives of CCPI will answer more brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife Must be 14 years or older. Pre-registration following the screening. questions following the screening. Rescue. Pre-registration required at 431-6450. required at 488-3856. Full Circle Brewery Talking Book Library Progressive Home Club October 20, 2 PM Clovis Old Town 620 F Street 2630 E. Weldon Book Discussion A literature expert will lead November 6, 7:30 PM October 14, 8 PM November 16, 1 PM a discussion on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ghost Walk Join us for an historical stroll Nate at the Movies: Nosferatu Come Book Discussion Lydia Kuhn will lead a dis- November 4, noon to 2 PM through Old Town Clovis and learn about see the classic silent horror film Nosferatu cussion on The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard. Meet Edgar Allan Poe Learn more about the ghost, ghouls, and things that go bump in with music and commentary by Nate Butler. life of Edgar Allan Poe at the Open House of the night. Must be 18 years or older. Pre- October 21, 7:30 PM Ramada Inn the Talking Book Library. registration required at 488-3856. Inner Ear Open Mike POEtry Bryan Medina 324 E. Shaw, Fresno Clovis Regional Library and the poet Scurvy will emcee an open November 17, 7 PM Tower District, Fresno mike poetry reading. Come prepared to Author Presentation: Scott Morrison October 17, 2:30 PM October 16, 7:30 PM share your favorite poems. Poe poetry, Join the Westerners to hear author Scott Book Discussion Join the Clovis Mystery Ghost Walk Join a historical stroll through anyone? Morrison discuss his new book, Murder in Book Club to discuss The Pale Blue Eye by Fresno’s historic Tower District and learn about the Garden II. Call 559-868-2277 by 11/15 Louis Bayard. Gallery 25 ghost, ghouls, and things that go bump in the to make your dinner reservations ($20). Co- night. Must be 18 years or older. Pre-registration October 27, 7 PM 660 Van Ness sponsored by the Westerners International. required at 488-3856. Roger, Edgar & Vincent Film November 4, 6 PM Discussion Paul Kaser will discuss the classic Art Hop POEtry Performance Join Spoken San Joaquin Gardens Woodward Park Regional Library 5555 E. Fresno Street, Fresno 1960s films based on the stories of Edgar Al- Word as they perform various works of art. October 6, 7 PM lan Poe directed by Roger Corman featuring October 8, 10:30 AM Gillis Library Basic Ghost Hunting What are ghost hunt- Vincent Price. Edgar Allan Poe Book Discussion plus ers? Here is an opportunity to talk to real ghost October 20, 6 PM October 30, 9 AM – 5 PM Poe’s Women Lydia Kuhn will lead a hunters, learn about their many adventures, Book Discussion A literature expert will lead Edgar Allan Poe Movie Marathon Come discussion on the works of Edgar Alan Poe, see spirit pictures, hear ghost voices or just a discussion on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. view a continuous screening of films based the women in Poe’s life and their influence ask questions. November 3, 6 PM on his writing. on Poe stories directed by Roger Corman October 8, 7 PM Infamous Graves Historian Bill Secrest Jr. will and starring Vincent Price. October 20, 6 PM Masquerade of the Red Death Come in give a multi-media presentation of interesting November 4, 6 PM An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe costume to a mixer celebrating the life of Ed- grave sites in Fresno County and beyond. Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and Edgar Allan Poe, as portrayed by actor gar Allan Poe featuring the cast of Poe’s Tales more brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife HollyHocks Cottage Store Duffy Hudson, rises from the scene of his of Terror. Co-sponsored by Fresno’s Leading Rescue. Pre-registration required at 299-9531. 608 4th Street, Clovis mysterious death to tell his life story. Young Professionals (FLYP). November 21, 2:30 PM October 21, noon to 2 PM Sanctuary Theater October 17, 2 PM Mystery Author Presentation Meet Penny Spooky Tea Join Edgar Allan Poe (Duffy 2336 Calaveras Street (at N) Children’s Author Presentation Meet Warner, author of the Connor Westphal mys- Hudson) and Jackie Meador from Central October 22, 23, 29, 30 at 8 PM, 31 at 2 PM Robert San Souci, known for his spooky stories teries and the Nancy Drew Handbook. Co- California Paranormal Investigators for a Poe’s Tales of Terror California Public This program is co-sponsored by the Arne Nixon sponsored by the Clovis Mystery Book Club. luncheon tea. $20 per person. Call 324-8800 Theater presents a theatrical staging of Edgar Center at the CSUF Henry Madden Library. Fig Garden Regional Library by 10/19/10 for reservations. Allan Poe’s stories and poetry adapted by October 21, 7 PM October 18, 7 PM Iron Bird Cafe Terrance McArthur. Directed by S. Eric Day. Book Discussion A literature expert will lead a discussion on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Book Discussion A literature expert will 1950 Fulton Street PICK UP FREE TICKETS AT LIBRARY BRANCHES October 23, 10 AM – 2 PM lead a discussion on the works of Edgar October 14, 8 PM Senior Resource Center Allan Poe. The Big Bleed: Pints for Poe Donate blood Beat Down POEtry Slam Competitive poetry October 18, 11 AM October 21, 7 PM to the Central California Blood Center and re- reading in 2 rounds. Free to attend. $5 to slam. Film Screening: The Fall of the House of An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe ceive a free copy of Great Tales and Poems of October16-17, 7 PM – 8AM Usher Directed by Roger Corman and starring Edgar Allan Poe, as portrayed by actor Edgar Allan Poe. Advance sign-up requested. Poe Read-a-thon Thirteen deadly hours of Vincent Price, this chilling Edgar Allan Poe tale Duffy Hudson, rises from the scene of his the works of Edgar Allan Poe read aloud by tells about a family driven to savage bloodlust mysterious death to tell his life story. local celebrities, including a reading by the by power beyond their wildest fears. author himself at the stroke of midnight. Programs continued on back

This event is part of The Big Read, an initiative ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE & SEATING FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT IS LIMITED SO BE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY. YOUR LOCAL BRANCH OR CALL: of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum www.fresnolibrary.org and Library Services and Arts Midwest. www.neabigread.org 488.3856 October 25, 7 PM October 16, 6 PM October 21, 6:30 PM Reedley Library Edgar Allan Poe: The French Connec- Infamous Graves Historian Bill Secrest Basic Ghost Hunting What are ghost October 14, 21, 28 tion Dr. Howard Hendrix will discuss Edgar Jr. will give a multi-media presentation of hunters? What do they look for? Where November 4, all at 6:30 PM Allan Poe’s French connection such as interesting grave sites in Fresno County and do they go? How do they hunt for ghosts Book Discussion Ernst Vitovec, Reedley Poe’s stories with French characters, his early beyond. Potluck dinner at 6 PM. Lecture and why? Here’s an opportunity to talk to Librarian, and Carol Doerksen, Library Director popularity in France, and his influence on follow dinner. real ghost hunters, learn about their many Kings Canyon Unified School District, will lead a French writers. The program is co-sponsored October 23, 2 PM adventures, see spirit pictures, hear ghost discussion on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. by L’Alliance Française de Fresno. Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and voices or just ask questions. October 26, 7 PM more are taloned up and ready to cry October 28, 6:30 PM Riverdale Library Poe and All That Jazz Join Jazz Fresno’s “Nevermore!” Brought to you by Critter Book Discussion Librarian Sally Gomez October 23, 1 PM Les Nunes as he explores jazz inspired by the Creek. Pre-registration required at 332-2528. will lead a discussion on the works of Edgar Infamous Graves Historian Bill Secrest Jr. will works of Edgar Allan Poe. Live music perfor- Allan Poe. give a multi-media presentation of interesting Caruthers Library mance will accompany this discussion. grave sites in Fresno County and beyond. October 13, 3:30 PM Mendota Library November 1, 5:30 PM Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and more October 23, 11 AM – 3 PM San Joaquin Library Scary Tales from Asia KP, from KP’s Actors are taloned up and ready to cry “Never- Big Read Fall Cultural Festival This Fall October 23, 1 PM Gym, will present a shadow puppet show. All more!” Brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife Cultural Festival will feature storyteller Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and more ages welcome. Rescue. Pre-registration required at 864-7866. Olga Loya, music by the Sosa Sisters, an are taloned up and ready to cry “Nevermore!” November 8, 2 PM October 27, 3:30 PM art contest, spooky crafts, and refreshments. Brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife Rescue. Chesapeake Bay Delicacies to Die For Chef Film screening: The Pit and the Pendu- Co-sponsored by the Fresno Art Museum Pre-registration required at 693-2171. Michael Shackelford from Trelio will demon- lum Directed by Roger Corman and starring and the City of Mendota. strate how to prepare delicious treats from Sanger Library Vincent Price, this film based on an Edgar Allan the area where Edgar Allan Poe lived. Orange Cove Library October 19, 7 PM Poe story is a saga of murder, madness, and November 18, 7pm October 9, 11 AM – 3 PM An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Edgar forbidden desire. Preserving the House of Usher Big Read Fall Cultural Festival This Fall Allan Poe, as portrayed by actor Duffy Hudson, Gain an understanding of the importance Fowler Library Cultural Festival will feature storyteller rises from the scene of his mysterious death to of taking a preservation approach in our October 7, 5:30 PM Olga Loya, music by the Sosa Sisters, an tell his life story. homes and neighborhoods. Presented by Book Discussion and Movie A literature art contest, spooky crafts, and refreshments. October 20, 7 PM Chris Johnson and Lauren McDonald. expert will lead a discussion on the works of Co-sponsored by the Fresno Art Museum Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and more and the City of Orange Cove. are taloned up and ready to cry “Nevermore!” Yosemite Falls Restaurant Edgar Allan Poe and a movie based on a Poe story will be shown. October 16, 10:30 AM Brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife Rescue. 4278 W. Ashlan, Fresno October 28, 6:30 PM Book Discussion Librarian Amy Gons will Pre-registration required at 875-2435. October 2, 10:30 AM Basic Ghost Hunting What are ghost lead a discussion on the works of Edgar November 2, 7 PM Mystery Author Presentation Meet Laurie hunters? What do they look for? Where Allan Poe. Infamous Graves Historian Bill Secrest Jr. will King, who writes detective fiction, including do they go? How do they hunt for ghosts November 6, 11 AM give a multi-media presentation of interesting a series featuring Mary Russell, the wife of and why? Here is an opportunity to talk to Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and grave sites in Fresno County and beyond. Sherlock Holmes and a series featuring Kate real ghost hunters, learn about their many more are taloned up and ready to cry Martinelli, a fictional San Francisco police offi- Selma Library adventures, see spirit pictures, hear ghost “Nevermore!” Brought to you by Critter cer. Call 559-228-9667 for lunch reservations by October 27, 6 PM voices or just ask questions. Creek. Pre-registration required at 626-7942. 9/28 ($20). Co-sponsored by Sisters in Crime. Infamous Graves Historian Bill Secrest Jr. will October 30, 10 AM – 1 PM Reedley College, Forum Hall give a multi-media presentation of interesting Halloween Spooktacular Join us for a October 21, 7 PM grave sites in Fresno County and beyond. “spooktacular” time! Win fun prizes at the OUTSIDE FRESNO Roger, Edgar & Vincent Film November 10, 6 PM games, make cool crafts, be mystified at Auberry Library Discussion Paul Kaser will discuss the Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and more one of two shows by magician Brady Lee, October 7, 4 PM classic 1960s films based on the stories are taloned up and ready to cry “Nevermore!” win a prize at the costume contest (adults Pizza and Pages Teens discuss Edgar Allan of Edgar Allan Poe directed by Roger Brought to you by the Fresno Wildlife Rescue. can enter, too!), or buy books and movies Poe while munching pizza. Corman featuring Vincent Price. Pre-registration required at 896-3393. at our Friends of the Fowler Library Booksale! October 13, 7 PM A day full of free tricks and treats! Book Discussion Chris Henson will lead a discussion on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Kerman Library October 18, 7 PM November 6, 11 AM An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and Edgar Allan Poe, as portrayed by actor more are taloned up and ready to cry Check at your Duffy Hudson, rises from the scene of his “Nevermore!” Brought to you by the mysterious death to tell his life story. Fresno Wildlife Rescue. Pre-registration Bear Mountain Library required at 846-8804. branch for Big Read October 14, 12:30 PM Kingsburg Library Finding Lost Family Through Genealogi- October 16, 2 PM cal Research Raised by a foster family after Birds of Prey Hawks, owls, falcons, and children’s programs his mother’s death, Edgar Allan Poe’s family more are taloned up and ready to cry history is a complicated tale. Jim Gillispie will “Nevermore!” at your local library! Brought Get in the spirit of the Haunting Season tell stories of others who have found lost fam- to you by the Fresno Wildlife Rescue. ily members through genealogical research. Pre-registration required at 897-3710. by attending a Big Read program near you!

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L’Alliance Française de Fresno Clovis Mystery Book Fresno County Schools Kings Canyon Unified School District Arne Nixon Center, Henry Madden Discussion Club Fresno’s Leading Young Palm Memorial Chapel Library Critter Country Professionals Reedley College California Public Theater Cultural Arts Rotary Club of Fresno Full Circle Brewery Roxie Varadian Trust Fund Central California Blood Center Friends of the Fresno Gallery 25 San Joaquin Gardens County Library Central California Paranormal HollyHocks Cottage Store San Joaquin Valley Sisters in Crime Investigators Fresno Art Museum Iron Bird Cafe The Sanctuary City of Mendota Fresno Wildlife Rescue Jazz Fresno Trelio Restaurant City of Orange Cove Fresno County Johnson Architecture Westerners International, Genealogical Society K P’s Actors Gym Fresno Chapter