Caledon Branch Library — welcome to Halloween in Caledon

The Caledon Library is beginning a Writer-of-the-month series, featuring 19th century and SteamPunk authors. We began the series this month with the works of Mr Charles Dickens; on the 19th, Maxito Ricardo led a discussion of Mr Dickens’ socially critical novel, Hard Times. A display of illustrations from the novel will be up through the end of the month. Visitors can take home a copy of a “linker” which takes them to the collected works of Dickens, in the excellent and very readable University of Adelaide eBook editions. Another linker, shaped like the pre-Morse “Harris” telegraph, offers visitors links to resources for finding out about Dickens’ life and works — this wonderful “Webliography” was created by Rocky Vallejo.

We will continue the series next month with George Eliot, featuring a discussion (again led by the esteemed Mr. Ricardo) of her novel Silas Marner, on November 20th. Eliot-related materials will go up at the beginning of the month.

The “Halloween in Caldeon” group has set up a number of activities, and invites all Ghosties and Ghoulies and Things that go Bump in the Night to come and enjoy them.

• October 16th through November 5th
  An autumn apple orchard in Port Caledon, stop by and pick some apples.
  Caledon Orchard, Port Caledon (177, 44, 22)
• October 25th through November 5th
  The Caledon Library will be offering a limited edition of books specifically made for this Halloween, featuring Poe, Stoker, Polidori, and Brown are just to name a few.
  Caledon Free Library, Caledon Tamrannoch (211, 31, 23)
• October 27th through November 5th
  Haunt at Caledon Castle A happy event one crisp October evening is turned into a nightmare, as a fairytale castle wedding falls victim to the devilish Hound of the Moors. Fatum Trust invites you on a chilling walk of the aftermath, from banquet to dance and beyond. Features six distinct areas of Halloween chill and affects, with treats at the end to settle the nerves. Children advised to come accompanied.
  Caledon castle, Caledon Moors (146, 167, 29)
• October 27th - 8am to 9am SLT
  Hayrides leaving the pumpkin patch and touring the streets of all Caledon, seating limited to 6.
  Duchy of Pandorus Stud, Caledon Tamrannoch (115, 95, 23)
• October 27th - 1 pm to 2pm SLT
  Hayrides leaving the pumpkin patch and touring the streets of all Caledon, seating limited to 6.
  Duchy of Pandorus Stud, Caledon Tamrannoch (115, 95, 23)
• October 28th - 12 noon to 4pm SLT
  Trick or Treat and House Decorating Contest The residents of Caledon are vying for prizes for their decorated houses. On the 28th there will be a list (at the Caledon hub) of homes participating. Trick or treaters are welcome to stop by, get treats, a and vote on the houses!
• October 28th noon to midnight SLT
  Stop by and get a special Halloween Treat from the Caledon Library. We will be giving away a Poetical Raven HUD, which will perch on your shoulder and recite Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” to you.
  Caledon Free Library, Caledon Tamrannoch (211, 31, 23)
• October 28th - 7pm to 10pm SLT
  Masquerade Ball at the Caledon Ballroom, Caledon II right off the hub, you can’t miss it.
  The Crystal Pavillion, Caledon (62,117, 22)
• October 28th - 10pm through when ever we pass out
  Ghost Stories at the Falling Anvil, Do you like to spin a tale and spook the daylights out of people? Bring your ghost stories and help us end a perfect autumn day with shiver and a laugh.
  Falling Anvil, Caledon Tamrannoch (230, 110, 25)
• October 29th - 4 pm to 5pm
  Hayrides leaving the pumpkin patch and touring the streets of all Caledon, seating limited to 6.
  Duchy of Pandorus Stud, Caledon Tamrannoch (115, 95, 23)

Contact JJ Drinkwater for more information.