Winter
Literature Circle: Frankenstein & Poetry
Thursday, February 17, 2005 
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Laura MacArthur Elementary School, Teachers' Lounge
Scare up some good conversation with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
and enjoy an evening of poetry with local poet Louis Jenkins.
Poetry books will be available to purchase and have autographed.
Coffee and dessert will be served. Don't have time to read Frankenstein?
Come anyway and enjoy the conversation with members of the Arrowhead
Reading Council.
In-Store
Book Group
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive
The In Store Book Group for adults will discuss Mary Shelley's
Frankenstein.
Book
Signing and Discussion
Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Jim and Allen Richardson will autograph their book, Gonzo Science.
Find out what the Richardson brothers think about a variety of
cutting-edge science topics from astronomy and UFOs to the human
genome. Appropriate for teen through adult.
Jr.
Travelers "Passport Club"
Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Children are invited to learn about Dr. Frankenstein and his monster.
Find out how to read a map and use a compass as we trace Dr. Frankenstein's
travels through Switzerland, England, Scotland and the Arctic.
Appropriate for children ages 8-12.
Storytime
Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:00 a.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Children are invited to listen to fun stories about monsters,
complete a monstrously fun craft project, and eat a creepy snack.
Appropriate for children ages 3-7. For more information, call
786-0710.
Junior
Mad Scientist Jamboree
Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:00 a.m.
J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, Superior
Junior mad scientists are invited to listen to part of the story
of Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist and then will have a
chance to do a science experiment of their own. This free program
is suggested for ages 7-12. Space is limited. Please call 394-2665 for
reservations. Afterward,
a special Franny K. Stein lunch will be available for purchase
in our café.
The
Science Fiction Book Group
Monday, April 25, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway
The Science Fiction Book Group for adults will meet to discuss
Shelley's Frankenstein. Anyone who has read the book is
welcome to attend.
Frankenstein
Online Ongoing Book Discussion
Beginning Monday, April 25, 2005
Frankenstein! Just the name evokes horror and wonder. But what
does the story have to tell us today? Read the classic novel by
Mary Shelley and join in an online discussion of the book with
Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs. Combs is the host of
the weekly program "State of the Arts" and the host
of MPR's online Books Forum. So grab the book, go to mpr.org/booksforum
and join the conversation!
Frankenstein
Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 6:30 p.m.
J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, Superior
J.W. Beecroft Books hosts a discussion of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Everyone who has read the book is invited to attend.
Bringing
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Life Through a Study of Literature,
Science and Popular Culture: A Teacher Institute Professional Development
Seminar
Saturday, April 30, 2005 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Duluth Public Library
Pre-registration required: www.minnesotahumanities.org
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein provides us with a complex
story of human nature and the ethical challenges that scientific
and technological advances present. This interdisciplinary seminar
will examine the
connection between science and literature in the text of Frankenstein.
Participants will review and discuss the structure of the novel,
including the use of multiple narrators, the letters that frame
the narrative, and the inclusion of three myths: Paradise Lost;
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; and Prometheus. We will also
examine the characters and the themes in the novel. In addition,
participants will explore the science accessible to Mary Shelley
which influenced her writing. We will look specifically at how
subsequent generations have changed the story to fit contemporary
debates about the ethics of scientific advance. The seminar will
also include a tour of the National Library of Medicine's exhibit
Frankenstein:
Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
on display at the Duluth Public Library.
The seminar will be led by Raychel Reiff, Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and Dr. David Rhees, Executive Director of The Bakken Library and Museum, Minneapolis.
This program is offered at no
cost to teachers from the Duluth Public Schools and will include
a continental breakfast, lunch, and materials (including the Frankenstein
text). More information and an online
registration form is available at www.minnesotahumanities.org.
Frankenstein
Exhibit Opening Reception
Monday, May 2, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library Green Room
The public is invited to this reception, sponsored by the Friends
of the Duluth Public Library. Enjoy the exhibit Frankenstein: Penetrating
the Secrets of Nature
and then stay for the following lecture.
7:00 p.m.
Frankenstein's
Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 3, 2005 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library Outdoor Plaza
Your blood is needed! Donating blood is safe, simple and takes
less than an hour. The process includes donor registration, a
mini-physical, donating blood and refreshments. Afterwards, relax
and enjoy the Frankenstein exhibit in the Library Green Room.
One blood donation can save as many as three lives, perhaps yours
or that of someone you love. Sponsored by the Duluth Public Library,
Memorial Blood Centers and the Duluth Children's Museum.
Prometheus,
Frankenstein & Darwin: The Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:00 p.m.
Duluth Public Library Green Room
Explore how the story of Dr. Frankenstein's search for knowledge
has become one of the central myths of our time. We'll also delve
into the long traditions of myths, which teach that human beings
can seek to know too much or that there is some knowledge best
kept from human kind. Presented by Tom Bacig, Professor of Cultural
Studies at UMD, and Robert Evans, former UMD Professor of Philosophy.
