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Fall Reading:
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See Duffy Hudson perform as Edgar Allen Poe
 Edgar Allen Poe rises from the scene of his mysterious death to tell his life story.
This Halloween season watch acclaimed actor Duffy Hudson perform as the legendary Edgar Allen Poe.
Ideal for students and adults.
Find out more about this event.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
2:00 PM
Turrentine Room
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Skype with teen author Alexander Gordon Smith, author of Lockdown.
 Tweens and teens (ages 11 and up) are invited to read Alexander Gordon Smith's Lockdown and attend our
In Bet(ween) Book Club to speak live with the author from London via Skype.
"Fresh and ferocious, Lockdown will hook boys with its gritty, unrelenting surprises."
-James Patterson
In Bet(w)een Book Club
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
4:00 p.m.
Turrentine Room
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FALL EVENTS FOR KIDS:
Help your child improve their reading skills with Love on a Leash
 Meet Murphy, a certified therapy dog, who will be a patient listener while children practice reading out loud.
For children 5-12 years old. First reading session is:
Thursday, October 20th 3:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
Sign up for the Fall into Reading Club
You no longer have to wait until summer to participate in our reading club. The Escondido Public Library now offers children in Grades K-6 a chance to win freebies just for reading during the fall as well.
The club runs October 10 - November 19, 2011.
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Library eBook downloads now available for Kindle owners
 If you own a Kindle, you can now download eBooks for free from the library. Ebooks are also available for those who own other eReaders such as Nook and Sony and those with iPhones/iPads who download the Overdrive app.
Start browsing our eBook collection.
Watch a video to learn how to download a library eBook to your Kindle.
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Take a ride on Highway 395!
 Pioneer Room Friends Annual Meeting &
Special Presentation
Did you know that Highway 395 used to go through Escondido? Learn how this historic route paved the way for the modern development of Escondido and San Diego County.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.*
Turrentine Room
Free & open to the public.
*Historic Route 395 presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Pioneer Room Friends Annual Meeting will follow.
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