Harford County Public Library welcomes October with Mysteries and Macabre activities

Katia Parks, The Aegis, Bel Air, Md.
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Oct. 3—Harford County Public Library will host "Mysteries and Macabre" to welcome in the spooky month.

"Library customers are in for a treat, no tricks, during the month of October," said CEO of Harford County Public Library Mary Hastler in a news release. "Our Mysteries and Macabre programming provides activities for everyone. We are super excited about author Mark Dawidziak's visit to discuss Edgar Allan Poe, and the virtual book buzz will provide insights into new books of interest to a wide range of readers."

The event, Mystery Lovers Virtual Book Buzz, is Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. Kensington Publishing Corp., a New York — based publishing house, will share information about recent publications and will provide a sneak peek into books that are coming out soon, the release said.

There will be surprise pop-ins by some of the authors. Advanced registration is required at hcplmd.org/mysteriesbookbuzz.

Mark Dawidziak, author of "A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe," will speak about his book on Oct. 17 from 7-8 p.m. at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road in Abingdon. This biography of Edgar Allan Poe examines the author's life through the prism of his mysterious death and its many possible causes, the release said.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Advanced registration is recommended at programs.hcplonline.org/event/9015578.

The program, "Maryland Mayhem: Scoundrels, Spies and Sinners in the Free State," will feature a discussion of some shady historical characters and unfortunate Maryland episodes. The event will take place Oct. 18 from 6-7 p.m. at the Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue in Bel Air.

Agatha Christie enthusiast John Haydon will discuss the facts of the writer's disappearance in "Agatha Christie's Greatest Mystery," a program, on Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jarrettsville Library, 3722 Norrisville Road.

Another program, "Witch's Brew: Truth and Legends of Witchcraft in Maryland," includes true tales and folklore from across the state to find out what colonial Maryland was really like for those accused of witchcraft. The event is Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Abingdon Library.

Other events throughout the month will include spy story time, games for children and adults plus a murder mystery whodunit, the release said.

For more information about the events, visit HCPLonline.org.