Spokane, WA - Explore the chilling world of science and creation with Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature, a remarkable traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine, on display at Central Library from October 7 to November 16. This fascinating exhibit investigates the profound themes of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, a novel that continues to resonate more than 200 years after its publication. 

Exhibition Highlights:

- Learn about Frankenstein, peruse local curiosities from Petunia and Loomis, and view materials from the library’s archive.

- Visitors can learn how the novel posed profound questions about individual and societal responsibility for others. Mary Shelley used the scientific advances of her era as a metaphor for issues of unchecked power and self-serving ambition, and their effect on the human community.

Learn more about Mary Shelley at Central Library on Oct. 16 at 6pm! Who was this young writer, and where did she-and her stunningly impactful and enduring horror story-come from?

Spine-Tingling Stories & Eerie Events All Month Long! To complement the Frankenstein exhibit, Spokane Public Library is hosting a series of spine-tingling events throughout October, including presentations on local cemeteries, UFOs, and the mysteries of Mary Shelley herself. Don’t miss this haunting lineup of adult and family-friendly programs:

Haunting Events for Adults

- What's Under the Driveway? 19th-Century South Hill Cemeteries | Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30pm, South Hill Library

- Illumination: Witches! Highlights from the Archives and Special Collections | Thursday, October 3 at 11am, Central Library

- UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black | Friday, October 11 at 3:30pm, South Hill Library

- What's in a Name? Mary, Shelley, and Monsters: A Presentation by EWU Professor Chris Valeo | Wednesday, October 16 at 6pm, Central Library

- Lilac City Live: Spokane's "Late Night" Talk Show (Haunted Edition!) | Thursday, October 17 at 8pm, Central Library

- Friday Night Paint: Bottle Full of Fall | Friday, October 18 at 7pm, South Hill Library

- Book Club: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker by Patricia Meredith | Saturday, October 19 at 10:30am, Indian Trail Library [Register Online]

- Ghost Stories: A Writing Workshop with Debra Magpie Earling | Friday, October 25 at 10:30am, Central Library [Register Online]

- Who is Haunting your House? Spokane House History Resources | Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30pm, South Hill Library

Thrilling Events for Kids & Teens!

- Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box for Ages 6-9 | Wednesday, October 2 at 4pm, Hillyard Library

- Science Escape Room for Kids Ages 5-11 & Caregivers | Tuesday, October 8

- Tween Art Lab! Clay Creatures: Design Your Own Dragon for Ages 9-13 | Wednesday, October 9 at 4:30pm, Liberty Park Library

- Fall's Changing Leaves: A Story and Activity for Homeschoolers Ages 3-8 & Caregivers | Friday, October 11 at 10:30am, South Hill Library

- Make Your Own Dice for DnD & Tabletop RPGs for Middle & High Schoolers | Saturday, October 12 at 1pm, Indian Trail Library

- Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box for Kids Ages 6-9 | Wednesday, October 16 at 4pm, South Hill Library

- Science Escape Room for Kids Ages 5-11 & Caregivers | Tuesday, October 22 at 4pm, Liberty Park Library

- Tween Art Lab! Clay Creatures: Design Your Own Dragon for Kids Ages 9-13 | Wednesday, October 23 at 4:30pm, Hillyard Library

- Make Your Own Dice for DnD & Tabletop RPGs for Middle & High Schoolers | Saturday, October 26 at 1pm, Liberty Park Library

- Science Escape Room for Kids Ages 5-11 & Caregivers | Tuesday, October 29 at 4pm, Shadle Park Library

- Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box for Kids Ages 6-9 | Wednesday, October 30 at 4pm, Liberty Park Library