Feb 22: Poe Film Festival: House of Usher (1960)
Location:
Henry Ford Centennial Library7:00 – 8:30pm
A man, upon entering his fiancees’ family mansion, discovers a savage family curse and fears that his future brother-in-law has entombed his bride-to-be prematurely.
Starring Vincent Price. Not rated. 79minutes.
Feb 23: Daring Dreams Storytime
Location:
6:30 – 7:00pm
Enjoy some of our quirkier picture books and a craft in the spirit of Poe. Ages 5 – 8 years. (Younger children welcome, but please be aware that some stories may be scary.) Space is limited.
Feb 24: Poe Pub Crawl
Location:
Dearborn Brewing (7:00-9:00pm)
&
Bailey’s (9:15-11:00pm)
Join the crawl and discuss Poe while having a Poe inspired drink along the way. Participants will receive $1 off pints at Dearborn Brewing and light appetizer’s at Bailey’s. Click here for the flyer.
Feb 25: Dreaming Dreams Keynote Panel Discussion
Location:
UM-D Mardigian Library
Room 1212
7:00 – 8:00pm
Join professors Shelly Jarenski of University of Michigan-Dearborn, Stephen Rachman of Michigan State University, and John Rietz of Henry Ford College to explore the role of dreams in Poe’s works. Click here for the flyer.
Feb 27: No Mortal Dares to Dream Tween+ Party
Location:
2:00 – 4:00pm
In this bleak Midwinter, celebrate all things Poe. Snacks, craft, and a little storytelling are all waiting, if you dare to come. Grades 4+. No younger siblings. Space is limited.
Visit Bigreaddearborn.org for more information and a full list of Big Read events.
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