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Wyandotte, MI 48192

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The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe

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Events

River Rouge High School - Octoberfest - District wide academic celebration

In a district wide celebration of academics, Project Achieve displays their "POE"try (student poems inspired by Poe).

Event Location: 1460 W. Coolidge Hwy., River Rouge, MI 48218

Date: Mon, Oct 1, 2012
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Kristy Robinette - Messenger Between Worlds - Caroline Kennedy Library

Psychic Medium and Author Kristy Robinette will discuss paranormal investigations in and around the area, ghost hunting do's and dont's and share recent case studies.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Big Read Kick Off - Barnes and Noble Booksellers

Introduction of the Big Read celebrating the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Book distribution, prize drawing, book fair.

Event Location: 3120 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park, MI 48101

Date: Thu, Oct 4, 2012
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Big Read Kick-Off Event - Caroline Kennedy Library

Introduction to the Big Read and Edgar Allan Poe. Book distribution and Celebration of his works.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Sat, Oct 6, 2012
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Mystery Book Club - Caroline Kennedy Library

Seniors meet to discuss The Murders in the Rue Morgue, one of the first detective stories ever written. Books will be given out.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2012
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Raven (A Puppet Show) - John F Kennedy Library

A humorous look at Edgar Allan Poe and The Raven using a puppet show for young readers.

Event Location: 24602 Van Born Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Wed, Oct 10, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Book Sale Reading Celebration - Caroline Kennedy Library

Library Book Sale and Celebration of Reading. Patrons will be invited to participate in the Big Read. Poems and short stories read out loud.

Event Location: 24590 George St., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 – Sat, Oct 13, 2012
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Raven (A Puppet Show) - Caroline Kennedy Library

A humorous look at Edgar Allan Poe and The Raven using a puppet show for younger readers.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Raven and The Black Cat (Movie Screening) - Caroline Kennedy Library

A double feature showing The Raven and The Black Cat staring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Lincoln Park Middle School ELA Night

Family night at the Lincoln Park Middle School celebrating literacy. Big Read materials and Edgar Allan Poe books distributed while families participated in various reading and writing games.

Event Location: 2800 Lafayette Ave., Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Hallowe'en Open House

Enter the world of the 1800's. Learn about embalming methods used on the dearly departed. View turn of the century artifacts and exhibits. Learn about life in a different era.

Event Location: The Wyandotte Museums, 2610 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192

Date: Fri, Oct 19, 2012
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Educator's Reception - Barnes and Noble Booksellers

Barnes and Noble holds an Educator's Reception each year to appreciate hard working teachers. This year they will meet Edgar Allan Poe who will tell them his life story. Light Refreshments and prize drawings.

Event Location: 2121 Biddle, Allen Park, MI 48101

Date: Sat, Oct 20, 2012
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

LPMS Action Institute Lights On/Big Read Family Night

Families celebrated the after-school program. Big Read was introduced, and student artwork for Poe stories and poems are displayed. Awards to the top three winners. Copies of Edgar Allan Poe are given to all adults and students.

Event Location: 2800 Lafayette Ave., Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Guest Speaker/Poe Impersonator - Caroline Kennedy Library

Poe impersonator will speak to the audience about Edgar Allan Poe's life history. This 60 minute presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. Light refreshments may be served, and books will be given out.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell Tale Beets - Caroline Kennedy Library

Story time and craft activity. Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell Tale Beets. The boys can't eat desert until they eat their beets, but they hate them. They keep hiding them but they keep popping up.

Event Location: 24590 George St., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell Tale Beets - John F. Kennedy Library

Story time and craft project for young readers. Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell Tale Beets. The young boys don't want to eat their beets and keep hiding them. The beets keep popping up and they can't have desert until they are eaten.

Event Location: 24602 Van Born Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Storytime - Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell Tale Beets - Barnes and Noble Booksellers

Reading of Edgar, Allan, and Poe and the Tell Tale Beets followed by a craft for young readers. The boys do not want to eat their beets, but they cannot have their desert until they do. They try hiding them but they keep popping up. What do they do?

Event Location: 3120 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park, MI 48101

Date: Sat, Nov 3, 2012
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Murder Mystery Show

Join us for a Murder Mystery Show! Actors from The Murder Mystery Company will lead an interactive show of murder, mystery and deception. The show is rated PG-13. You must call (734) 246-2280 ext. 123 to reserve space.

Event Location: Plymouth Orchard, 10685 Warren Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2012
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Big Read Wrap Up - Barnes and Noble Booksellers

Celebration of the Big Read and Edgar Allan Poe. Highlighting student artwork and poetry. Gift baskets will be given to lucky participants. Book Fair. Remaining books will be handed out.

Event Location: 3120 Fairlanee Dr., Allen Park, MI 48101

Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Big Read Wrap-Up Event - Caroline Kennedy Library

Recognition of participants. Drawing for books. Display of student's book cover designs and poetry.

Event Location: 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Date: Sat, Nov 10, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe



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