A Arts & Culture Dia de los Muertos Skull Painting Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. Join us for a special Day of the Dead skull painting craft event, a Mexican tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away. Materials will be provided. ( Ages 13 and up) An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe with Joshua Rex Thursday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. Joshua Rex, author and historian, presenter Edgar Allan Poe, master of the Gothic and the macabre, penned some of the most startling and enduring dark tales in all of fiction. Join us as we explore his life and selected works, including a dramatic reading of The Masque of the Red Death. Making of A Classic: The Wizard of Oz (1939) Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Annette Bochenek, film historian, presenter Step behind the curtain and discover the magic behind the creation of one of cinema's most beloved films. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a discussion about the production, legacy, and cultural impact of The Wizard of Oz (1939) through a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. Books & Writing Beyond the Book Mondays at 2:30 p.m. September 8, 22, October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15 A book club for developmentally disabled adults centered on reading and conversation. Participants take turns reading aloud. Books, Crafts & Fun Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. September 2, 3, 17, October 1, 7, 15, November 5, 19, December 2, 3, 17 A story telling experience for developmentally disabled adults. Trending Titles Book Discussion Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Poetry Group Wednesdays at 2:00 September 17, October 15, November 12, December 10 This group aims to help you grow as a poet, no matter what level you're starting from. Feel free to bring a poem you've written so we can workshop it together, but no worries if you don't have material yet: we will spend part of each meeting doing poetry exercises to help everyone get comfortable. Lord of the Rings Trivia Night Monday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. Happy birthday to Frodo and Bilbo Baggins! Test your knowledge of Middle Earth lore in this trivia contest based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien (not the movies!) Stop by and try to win a prize! Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Mondays at 2:00 p.m. September 11 September 29 October 9 October 27 November 6 November 24 December 11 December 29
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