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Registration opens:
October 01st, 2026

Vampires: Myth, Legend & Pop Culture
2026-10-08 19:00:00 2026-10-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Vampires: Myth, Legend & Pop Culture Explore the fascinating history of vampires, from ancient folklore to modern favorites like Twilight and Interview with the Vampire. Discover how vampire legends have evolved across cultures and why they continue to captivate us today and end with a special candy treat! West Islip Public Library - Community Room D

Thursday, October 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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West Islip Public Library

Community Room D

Explore the fascinating history of vampires, from ancient folklore to modern favorites like Twilight and Interview with the Vampire. Discover how vampire legends have evolved across cultures and why they continue to captivate us today and end with a special candy treat!

Explore the fascinating history of vampires, from ancient folklore to modern favorites like Twilight and Interview with the Vampire. Discover how vampire legends have evolved across cultures and why they continue to captivate us today and end with a special candy treat!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Gr. 6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops |

TAGS: | Teen |

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