March 14: Book Discussion

Location: 

Henry Ford College – Eshleman Library, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn 

12:00 – 1:00pm

Discuss Poe’s “Great Tales and Poems” with Professor John Rietz of Henry Ford College. 

March 15: Al Aaraaf Lecture

Location:

Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn

6:00 – 7:00pm

Using Poe’s early poem “Al Aaraaf” as a focal point, Professor Stephen Rachman of Michigan State University will explore Poe’s interest in Arab and Islamic literature, his orientalism, and its connections to his more famous works. 

March 16: Paranormal Investigations: The Spirit of Poe

Location:

Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St., Dearborn Heights

7:00 – 8:30pm

Kristy Robinett has always had helpers in spirit, but when she was thirteen, she met the most fascinating spirit guide of all: Edgar Allan Poe. Robinett’s book, Forevermore: Guided in Spirit by Edgar Allan Poe, tells the true story of how Edgar Allan Poe helps Kristy fulfill her destiny as a writer and a psychic medium. In this talk, Kristy will discuss the life, death and the afterlife of Poe, but even more so, she will show how personal growth can come from the unlikeliest places.

March 17: Poe Craft

Location:

Henry Ford Centennial Library

11:00am – 7:00pm

Enjoy a Poe-inspired craft.  Available while supplies last.  Younger children may require assistance from caregivers.  

March 17: ESL Book Discussion 

Location:

Henry Ford Centennial Library

6:00 – 7:00pm

Discuss Poe’s “Great Tales and Poems” using bilingual copies of the book (English/Arabic).  Pick up a free copy of the book at any Dearborn Public Library. 

March 19: Wrap Up Event – Meet Poe! 

Location:

Henry Ford Centennial Library

2:00 – 4:00pm

This is your chance to meet Poe, hear his story, and ask him questions!

There will also be a drawing for a FREE night at the Poe House, courtesy of Dearborn Inn. 

Additionally, we hope to have a draft ready of the book of Poe inspired stories and poems, Dreaming Dreams No Mortal Ever Dared to Dream Before, so the authors can take a sneak peek.

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Visit Bigreaddearborn.org for more information and a full list of Big Read events.