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Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst College,
and The Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library Present:
Woman of Mystery: Sara Paretsky
Thursday, April 26 • 7:00PM • Hammerschmidt Chapel
Sara Paretsky revolutionized the mystery world in 1982 when she introduced detective V.I. Warshawski in Indemnity Only. Ms. Paretsky will talk about her journey to becoming a bestselling author, hold a Q&A session and finish with a book signing (bring your own or buy copies at the event). This event is free and open to the public. No tickets or registration required. Visit Sara's website.
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Mysterious Tales!
Thursday, March 8 • 7:00PM • Meeting Room 2
Grant Fitch returns to tell stories through energetic, vivid, and engaging dramatic readings of classic tales of mystery, suspense, and murder, including Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock, Sherlock Holmes, and more. |
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The Mystery of Living: Packing for Syria with Agatha Christie
Tuesday, March 13 • 7:00PM • Meeting Room 2
Agatha Christie, world-famous "Queen of Crime" author, found inspiration while traveling for many of her tales. This first-person portrayal by Betsey Means introduces Christie as she prepares for a 1949 trip to Syria with her husband, prominent British archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan. |
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And Then There Were None Book Discussion
Wednesday, March 21 • 1:00PM • Kossmann Room
Wednesday, March 21 • 7:00PM • Kossmann Room
Thursday, March 22 • 1:00PM • Kossmann Room
The guests arrive, the guests are accused, and the guests are murdered…one by one. Is the last remaining guest the murderer? Agatha Christie's world-famous And Then There Were None mystery has been called "the best mystery novel ever written" and "a masterpiece." Call 630-279-8696 to register starting February 22 or visit the 2nd Floor Info Desk. |
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Murder in Three Acts*
Wednesday, March 28 • 7:00PM • Meeting Room 2
Join us for a real killer of a mystery! Actors perform a play in three acts, incorporating clues to solve the mystery. Between acts, the audience investigates the crime by questioning suspects, examining evidence, and "buying" information with Mystery Bucks. Can you solve the case?
*Registration is required for this program. Register with your EPL Card # by phone (630) 279-8696, email or in person at the 2nd Floor Info Desk. |
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Return to the Scene of the Crime
Wednesday, April 11 • 7:00PM • Meeting Room 2
Author and Chicago historian Rich Lindberg will lead a virtual tour of infamous places in Chicago, including famous and forgotten crime scenes spanning the Gaslight Era through recent years. Lindberg is the author of the best-selling Return to the Scene of the Crime: A Guide to Infamous Places in Chicago. |
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Indemnity Only Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 18 • 1:00PM • Kossmann Room
Wednesday, April 18 • 7:00PM • Kossmann Room
Thursday, April 19 • 1:00PM • Kossmann Room
Sara Paretsky revolutionized the mystery world when she introduced V.I. Warshawski in Indemnity Only. This best-selling series features a top female investigator, showcases Chicago, and doesn't shy away from examining social injustices. This is the book that started it all! Call 630-279-8696 to register starting February 21 or visit the 2nd Floor Info Desk. |
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Spectrometers & Ridge Counters
Tuesday, April 24 • 7:00PM • Meeting Room 2
There are two components in solving a crime: the police investigation and the examination of evidence. This program looks at the forensic examination. Learn what forensic tests are routinely run, if what is shown on TV crime shows is true to life, and how forensic evidence impacts the way modern juries reach a verdict. |
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CSI: Elmhurst
Saturday, April 28 • 1:00-3:00PM • First Floor Meeting Rooms
Get the REAL scoop on crime scene investigation! Members of the Elmhurst Police Department Evidence Unit assigned to the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force Forensic Division present an introduction to crime scene investigation and demonstrations on evidence collection equipment. Use some of the equipment demonstrated to analyze a crime scene! Register starting April 1*. For Grades 6-12
*Register with your EPL Card #
by phone (630-279-8696), email (eplteen@elmhurst.org),
or in person (Kids' Help Desk or 2nd Floor Info Desk) |
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Mysterious Film Series |
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Clue
(1985)
Friday, March 9
7:00PM
Meeting Room 2
Was it ________
in the __________
with the _________?
Fill in the blanks as this film brings the characters of the popular board game to life.
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Charade
(1963)
Friday, March 16
7:00PM
Meeting Room 2
Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are the ideal leads for keeping their cool under preposterous twists in a deadly chase through Paris. This elegant thriller manages to spoof its genre while at the same time being uncommonly suspenseful. [Not Rated]
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Ten Little Indians
(1965)
Friday, March 23
7:00PM
Meeting Room 2
Ten people find themselves stranded during a posh weekend at a remote English castle. One by one, the guests are sent to their death. Is the murderer one of them? An Agatha Christie classic! [Not Rated] |
Murder By Death
(1976)
Friday, March 30
7:00PM
Meeting Room 2
An eccentric millionaire invites the world's top detectives to solve a baffling whodunit, convinced he can out-sleuth them all.
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