Rescheduled Rescheduled Event

New Hampshire Institute of Art just announced:

 

We are very sad to report we are once again postponing our POE + CO event due to weather. 

Please DO come visit the Vault Gallery to view the “Grip the Raven”

show featuring Illustration student artwork.  

Stay tuned for more news of our next Creative Writing event,

at NOON on Friday, November 16.

In the meantime, NEVER say NEVERMORE!!!

Rescheduled Events

Because of last week's storm, several Big Read events could not go on as planned. Here are a couple that have been rescheduled for this week.
 

Poe Live(s)

A dramatic reading of various works by Poe, performed and written by members of the Rivier University Community. Additionally, short exerpts of student work written in the style of Poe will be read.

Event Location: Rivier University, Regina Library, Nashua, NH 03060

NEW Date: Tue, Nov. 6, 2012,  

Time: 7:00pm 

 

Poe &  Co.

Creative Writing students at New Hampshire Institute of Art will submit Poe-related (macabre) short stories or poems that will be selected by faculty to be read/performed at Teti Library, Fuller Hall. Additional readers will read excerpts from Poe, and there will be a special reading from faculty member Tim Horvath.

Event Location: NH Institute of Art, Manchester, NH 03101

NEW Date: Wed., Nov. 7, 2012
Time: 6:30pm

Events: November 5

Teen Book Group (Gr. 7 and up)

Graphic Classics: Edgar Allan Poe & Selections from Poe's Short Stories/Poems. Teens will discuss a selection of Poe's short stories/poems and their use in the new format of the graphic novel. Teens will be asked to come to the meeting with artwork or a poem reflecting their reading of Poe.

Event Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825

Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012, Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

KCL Book Club

Love to read? Get excited about books? Or,wish you loved to read and get excited about books? Either way the Kingston Community Library Book Club is the place for you- we will share your love of books or get you excited about books! Fun, laid, back, no pressure. And we have food!! GPS users, enter 56 Church Street, Kingston to find us. Please note start time is 6:45 p.m.

Event Location: Kingston Community Library, Kingston, NH 03848

Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012, Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

  November 5, 2012 is the final day of our Big Read NH. We hope you have enjoyed all our events!

Events: November 2

Peterborough Town Library Book Discussion

Regular monthly book discussion featuring Poe this month to coincide with Big Read.

Event Location: Peterborough Town Library, Peterborough, NH 03458

Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012, Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe

A series of Poe's works adapted for the stage and preformed by students in the Salem High School Drama club. The production will include the following Poe works: The Raven, Fall of House of Usher, Pit and Pendulum, Tell-tale Heart, Cask of Amontilado. The Cask was adapted for the stage by student Kyle Hamlin.

Event Location: Salem High School, Salem, NH 03079

Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2012 – Sat, Nov 3, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: November 1

Brown Bag Book Club

This discussion of The Pale Blue Eye is led by Sandi Bandieri. When a suicide victim's body disappears from the West Point Military Academy, detective Gus Landor gets called in to investigate. When a new cadet, Edgar Allan Poe, approaches Landor with his theory that the man they are looking for is a poet, the duo begins to narrow down suspects all the while dealing with their own personal demons. In partnership with Keene Public Library.

Event Location: Keene Senior Center, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Thu, Nov 1, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Book Discussion with Suzanne Brown

Humanities scholar Suzanne Brown will lead a discussion of 4 Poe short stories: The imp of the perverse, The purloined letter, The black cat, and The tell-tale heart.

Event Location: Dunbar Free Library, Grantham, NH 03753

Date: Thu, Nov 1, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Cancellations!

Because of the approaching hurricane, several of our Big Read events scheduled for the next few days have been cancelled.

Even if the event you are thinking of attending over the next few days isn't listed here, I would strongly suggest that you contact the site hosting the event to be sure it is happening before you head out. Our list of partner sites includes links to contact info.

In some cases events may be rescheduled, after the storm we will have a better idea about that and will post new information here.

Why Poetry is Important Cancelled

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012, Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

"Poe"-try Slam Cancelled

Event Location: Baker Free Library in conjunction with Bow High School, Bow, NH 03304

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

If you were hosting a Big Read event that has had to be cancelled, please add a comment to this post telling people about the cancellation.

Events: October 31

Live Poe at Rivier University

Dramatic readings of Poe's work.

Event Location: Regina Library at Rivier University, Nashua, NH 03060

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

A Spooky Night with Poe

Children will read and discuss several Poe works, assisted by local theatre members. Children will act out favorite parts of works. We are hoping for an especially dark scary fall evening.

Event Location: Walpole Town Library, Walpole, NH 03608

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

"Poe"-try Slam

Poetry slam throughout one day in October featuring the poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Public invited to participate later in day at specified time; otherwise students allowed to come during certain periods to participate.

Event Location: Baker Free Library in conjunction with Bow High School, Bow, NH 03304

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Raven and Gold Bug Scavenger Hunt Party

A party will be held to announce the winners of the Raven and Gold Bug Scavenger Hunt held Oct. 27th - 30th around the town of Wilton. Prizes will be given to participants finding all the icons. Refreshments will be served.

Event Location: Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, Wilton, NH 03086

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Masque of the Red Death Costume Party

We will view "The Masque of the Red Death" with Vincent Price, learn to waltz, play a game of Mafia/Werewolf (with title changed to relate to Red Death), present a Poe reader's theater and have a costume contest.

Event Location: Wadleigh Memorial Library, Milford, NH 03055

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Halloween Pass-the-Book

Bring the family for an adventure of the mind. Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories read out loud and in dramatic fashion by neighbors you know in the warm, friendly atmosphere of the Canaan Town Library. Come read, listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome.

Event Location: Canaan Town Library, Canaan, NH 03741

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Peterborough Town Library Book Discussion

Regular monthly book discussion featuring Poe this month to coincide with Big Read.

Event Location: Peterborough Town Library, Peterborough, NH 03458

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Do You Dare? Halloween with Edgar Allan Poe

Spend Halloween at the library exploring Poe's macabre stories. Refreshments will be served, if you dare.

Event Location: Somersworth Public Library, Somersworth, NH 03878

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Poe Page to Screen Film Series Week 4

Enjoy a free refreshments and a screening of a classic Poe film. Call the library at 603-352-0157 for details on featured film.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Scary Stories Contest Entries Due

Write a scary story of 500 words or less (there is no minimum number of words required, but your story should be equal to or less than 500 words). You must use one of these phrases to begin or end your story: It was many and many a year ago, . . . I felt a hand grab me and pull me back into the darkness… The phone rang and rang, but no one could answer it… The tree had been watered with blood and hungered for more… If I’d known vampires were real, I never would have dressed up like one for Halloween…. The story must be your original creation and, if possible, typed. Turn in your story with a completed entry form before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 31. Stories will be judged in three categories: 3rd through 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, and grade 9 and up. The top three stories in each age group will be recognized with certificates and gift certificates to the Toadstool Bookshop. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, quality of writing and adherence to contest guidelines. Entries will not be returned—please make a copy before you turn in your story.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012, Time: 9:00pm – 9:00pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 30

Poe Live(s)

A dramatic reading of various works by Poe, performed and written by members of the Rivier University Community. Additionally, short exerpts of student work written in the style of Poe will be read.

Event Location: Rivier University, Nashua, NH 03060

Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Make a Poe-cket Shrines

Inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead and Poe's macabre stories, drop by the library to make a pocket shrine in honor of a loved one. Ages 12-16 are welcome to attend. All supplies will be provided by the library.

Event Location: Somersworth Public Library, Somersworth, NH 03878

Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012, Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Discover Poe's Greatest Horror Stories

Just in time for Halloween, Plymouth State University professor Matthew Cheney will lead a discussion of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous horror stories, including "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Masque of the Red Death", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Black Cat", and "The Cask of Amontillado". Discover new ways of reading these classics, and discuss what makes them still so effective even now, more than 150 years after they were written.

Event Location: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH 03264

Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 29

After Poe

Eighth graders at the Weare Middle School will listen to Poe's well-known tales and write short stories in the manner of Edgar Allan Poe. Students' writing will be displayed at the library beginning October 29. A bound story collection will be created after the display.

Event Location: Weare Public Library, Weare, NH 03281

Date: Beginning Mon, Oct 29, 2012 through early November
Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Poe &  Co.

Creative Writing students at New Hampshire Institute of Art will submit Poe-related (macabre) short stories or poems that will be selected by faculty to be read/performed at Teti Library, Fuller Hall. Additional readers will read excerpts from Poe, and there will be a special reading from faculty member Tim Horvath.

Event Location: NH Institute of Art, Manchester, NH 03101

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Why Poetry is Important

″It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.″ Poet and physician, William Carlos Williams implies (and in verse) that poetry is not only life-affirming but necessary to our survival. Explore the multifaceted importance of poetry and how the poet's role as a literary shaman leads to new openings in human consciousness. Diana Durham has a M.A. in English Literature, University College of London (UK). She is an independent scholar and author of The Return of King Arthur: Completing the Quest for Wholeness, and two books of poetry, Sea of Glass and To the End of the Night.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Participants will be encouraged to come and read a favorite poem by Poe. There will also be "performances" (a choral reading and solo readings).

Event Location: Fuller Public Library, Hillsborough, NH 03244

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Edgar Allan Poe Film Festival: An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe

Vincent Price stars in An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell Tale Heart, The Sphinx, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Pit and the Pendulum. 1970. NR. 53 mins.

Event Location: Moultonborough Public Library, Moultonborough, NH 03254

Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 27

Raven and Gold Bug Scavenger Hunt

Participants are invited to pick up a map on the morning of October 27th and will have until 7pm on October 30th to return the map on which they have marked the locations of raven and gold bug sculptures made by children earlier in the month. A scavenger hunt party will be held on the 31st to announce the winners. Refreshments will be served.

Event Location: Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, Wilton, NH 03086

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012 – Tue, Oct 30, 2012

An Afternoon with Edgar Allan Poe Readers' Theatre

Enjoy an afternoon of tales from the master of macabre – Edgar Allan Poe. This readers' theatre production features readings of Poe’s most famous stories read by The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012, Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Haunted Pumpkin Festival

Part of the town's annual Haunted house and Halloween festival, the Dunbar Free Library will insert Poe elements into the haunted house. Listen for the beat of "The Tell-tale heart", find "The gold bug", be scared by the orangutan from "The murders in the Rue Morgue", and perhaps have a raven cawing "Never-more"! In partnership with the Dunbar Free Library.

Event Location: Grantham Village School Gym, Grantham, NH 03753

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012, Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

The Raven Returns

Dramatic Readings of some favorite stories and poems by Poe, complete with costumes and props and featuring New Boston's own Dick Backus and numerous local talent

Event Location: Whipple Free Library, New Boston, NH 03070

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

The Raven's Ball: A 19th Century Cotillion

Join us for a 19th Century Cotillion with New Boston's own "New Boston Fancy." Costumes encouraged. Prizes! Refreshments! All dances will be taught and no experience is needed. Fun for all.

Event Location: Whipple Free Library, New Boston, NH 03070

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012, Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm

For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 26

Mystery Reader's Group

The group will discuss Edgar Allan Poe as a mystery writer and his works and may view short films made from some of his stories. The stories to be discussed can be found in the book The Gold Bug and Other Tales.

Event Location: Tracy Memorial Library, New London, NH 03257

Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012, Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Zombie Makeup Workshop

Zombie Makeup Workshop for ages 10 & up. Pre-registration is required. Barrington residents get first priority but we will open it to non-residents if there is enough space 1 week before the event. Attendees will learn how to apply makeup to look like the un-dead. Ghoulish refreshments will be served and a spooky movie will be shown.

Event Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825

Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012, Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Teen Movie Night

Teens are invited to attend a classic Poe movie night. (In partnership with Chesley Memorial Library)

Event Location: Blaisdell Memorial Library, Notthingham, NH 03290

Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 25

Brown Bag Book Group at Meredith Public Library

The book group will be reading The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl in addition to The Murders in the Rue Morgue a short story by Poe considered to be the world's first detective story. Library Trustee and former English teacher, Rhetta Colon, will be leading the group. Copies of the book and the short story can be picked up at the main desk. Feel free to bring your lunch. Refreshments will be served.

Event Location: Meredith Public Library, Meredith, NH 03253

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Edgar Allan Poe Short stories and poems discussion

A discussion will be held to look at several of Poe's short stories and poems, Emily Burritt will lead the discussion.

Event Location: Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln, NH 03251

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Haunted Walk and Halloween Party

Nevermore! Join us for a haunted walk of the library grounds and wooded trail. As you make your journey, you will be guided to read The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe and answer the trivia questions related to the poem. All who complete the journey will be invited back inside the library for a Halloween Bash and some special treats for correct answers! All ages who dare attend are welcome.

Event Location: Pelham Public Library, Pelham, NH 03076

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Rediscover Poe: Mysteries, Poems and Humor

Readers will discuss their impressions and memories of many of Edgar Allan Poe's Classic tales and poems.

Event Location: Milton Free Public Library, Milton Mills, NH 03852

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Poe Lives On: Modern Uses of His Life & Work

A book discussion of Entombed by Linda Fairstein in conjunction with a reading of Poe's poem, "The Raven" and his short story, "The cask of Amontillado". The group will discuss the use of the poem as well as the short story in the modern novel and how Poe's work has informed many aspects of modern culture and literature. We will also watch a clip from "The Simpson's" TV show where the poem was used and discuss other areas of modern culture where participants may have seen Poe's continued influence.

Event Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

The Poe in Poetry

Participants will read and recite Poe's poetry as well as poems inspired by Poe.

Event Location: Richards Free Library, Newport, NH 03773

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Adult Book Discussion: The Fall of the House of Usher

An adult book discussion of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher, and of The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard will explore Poe’s life, writing, and influence.

Event Location: Wilton Public Library, Wilton, NH 03086

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

A Reader's Theatre Production of Poe stories

Poe comes alive as scenes from his life and works, including The Tell-Tale Heart, Masque of the Red Death, Annabel Lee and The Raven are presented by Eclectic Entertainment in a dramatic theater performance.

Event Location: Kingston Community Library, Kingston, NH 03848

Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012, Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 24

Coffee and Crime: Mystery Booktalk

Participants can read and discuss The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl and then listen to quick booktalks of other notable mystery books.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Poetic Inspiration: The Pale Blue Eye

Uncover a more modern take on Edgar Allan Poe in Louis Bayard's The Pale Blue Eye.

Event Location: Conway Public Library, Conway, NH 03818

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Creepy Crafts

Create creepy, scary, or weird crafts, just in time for Halloween.

Event Location: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH 03264

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Guilt and "The Tell-Tale Heart" with Mystery Dinner

Join us to discuss "The Tell-Tale Heart" around a mock campfire. What is it like to feel so guilty that your entire life is distorted by that grief? Share your views and enjoy smores around our library campfire! In conjunction with Chesley Memorial Library, Northwood.

Event Location: Blaisdell Memorial Library, Nottingham, Nottingham, NH 03290

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones

In Keeping with our macabre Poe theme...Rubbings, photographs, and slides illustrate the rich variety of gravestones to be found in our own neighborhoods, but they also tell long-forgotten stories of such historical events as the Great Awakening, the Throat Distemper epidemic, and the American Revolution. Find out more about these deeply personal works of art and the craftsmen who carved them. Learn how to read these stone ″pages″ that give insight into the vast genealogical book of New Hampshire. Presented by Glenn Knoblock and sponsored by the NH Humanities Council.

Event Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Haunted Lighthouses of New England

Our guest speaker Jeremy D'Entremont is the leading expert on New England's historic lighthouses.

Event Location: Moultonborough Public Library, Moultonborough, NH 03254

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book Discussion at Weare Public Library

This informal book discussion is open to the public and free. Books are available at the circulation desk.

Event Location: Weare Public Library, Weare, NH 03281

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Poe Page to Screen Film Series Week 3

Enjoy a free refreshments and a screening of a classic Poe film. Call the library at 603-352-0157 for details on featured film.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 23

Teen Craft Masque of the Red Death Mask-Making

Create a beautiful or terrifying mask to wear to our Masque of the Red Death Costume Party! We will listen to the audiobook of "The Masque of the Red Death"(and "Hop-Frog", if there is time) while we work to be properly inspired. All materials will be provided. This program is for grades 6-12.

Event Location: Wadleigh Memorial Library, Milford, NH 03055

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Poe Comics

Come create creepy comics based on the gothic poems & suspenseful stories of Edgar Allan Poe. NH cartoonist Marek Bennett will help you choose a text, develop a style and voice, and produce print-ready pages for your own original comic!

Event Location: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH 03264

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Book Discussion at Jackson Public Library

We will have our monthly book discussion of various Poe stories at the Library. Please join us to discuss the work of one of America's treasured authors. This program is free and open to the public.

Event Location: Jackson Public Library, Jackson, NH 03846

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Reading Interactive: Cryptography

Edgar Allan Poe turned his interest in word puzzles into successful literature. Unlock the clues. For ages 7 and up.

Event Location: Boscawen Public Library, Boscawen, NH 03303

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Poe: Last Days of the Raven

Please join us in watching Poe: Last Days of the Raven. This character driven film paints a psychological portrait of the great American writer Edgar Allan Poe, exploring the extraordinary life experiences that shaped his fascinating imagination. Free popcorn and soda will be served.

Event Location: Meredith Public Library, Meredith, NH 03253

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Film: Classic Poe with Vincent Price

The film The Raven will be shown and facilitated.

Event Location: Jaffrey Public Library, Jaffrey, NH 03452

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Edgar Allen Poe: His Works and His Future in Boston

Though he spent most of his years outside of Massachusetts, Edgar Allan Poe was in fact born in Boston and returned to the city of his birth for key moments throughout his life. This presentation will be divided into two sections. First, it will explore Poe’s life and a few of his works through historical, cultural, and biographical lenses. Second, it will discuss current efforts to honor Poe in his birthplace of Boston. Presented by Katherine Kim Wings of Knowledge Lecture Series.

Event Location: NHTI Library, Concord, NH 03301

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Poe Readers Theater

Eclectic Entertainment Productions will present a readers theater dramatization of Edgar Allan Poe's stories.

Event Location: Wadleigh Memorial Library, Milford, NH 03055

Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 22

Edgar All Poe Film Festival

In conjunction with the Lincoln Public Library, the Lincoln Cinema 4 will be showing Pit and the Pendulum and Tales of Terror. with a brief discussion between showings. Discussion leader will be Emily Burritt.

Event Location: Lincoln Cinema IV, Lincoln, NH 03251

Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2012, Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm

Edgar Allan Poe Film Festival: The Raven

Vincent Price stars in Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. 1963. NR. 86 min.

Event Location: Moultonborough Public Library, Moultonborough, NH 03254

Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Book Discussion at Philip Read Memorial Library

The group will be discussing some of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories.

Event Location: Philip Read Memorial Library, Plainfield, NH 03781

Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2012, Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

  For a list of all the upcoming events visit our events listing. 

Events: October 20

Readers Cafe Book Discussion

Book discussion centered on some of Poe's most well-known short stories.

Event Location: Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem, NH 03574

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012, Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Give a Hoot

Discover the adaptations owls have that enable them to be fierce predators in our nighttime skies-with live owls. In partnership with Philip Read Memorial Library.

Event Location: Plainfield Town Hall, Plainfield, NH 03781

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012, Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Steampunk Workshop

Create your own steampunk creations using recycled materials.

Event Location: Boscawen Public Library, Boscawen, NH 03303

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012, Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Poe! Poe! Poe! Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Kathryn Schultz Miller

This reader's theatre production incorporates scenes from the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe including the Tell-Tale Heart, Masque of the Red Death, Annabel Lee and The Raven. Presented by Eclectic Entertainment.

Event Location: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH 03264

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012, Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Poe! Poe! Poe! Reader's Theatre at Lincoln Public Library

Poe! Poe! Poe! Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Kathryn Schultz Miller. This reader's theatre production incorporates scenes from the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe including The Tell-Tale Heart, Masque of the Red Death, Annabel Lee, and The Raven. Presented by Eclectic Entertainment.

Event Location: Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln, NH 03251

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012, Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Trick or Treat Magic Show

Debbie O'Carroll is a 'one of a kind' magician. She combines stage magic with lots of audience participation to create captivating programs for children. The Trick or Treat Magic Show is suggested for young Halloween revelers ages three to nine. The audience will imagine themselves at ghostly tea party and pretend to trick or treat at a haunted house. They will help design a funny costume, make sound effects for a silly nightmare, meet some magical Halloween creatures, and much more.

Event Location: Keene Public Library, Keene, NH 03431

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012, Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm