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Registration opens:
November 30th, 2026

Light Lunch and Literature

"The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Allen Poe

2026-12-21 12:00:00 2026-12-21 13:00:00 America/New_York Light Lunch and Literature Eat a lunch cooked on the library's Charlie Cart and socialize while discussing a novella or short story! Portage District Library - **Long Lake Room

Monday, December 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Portage District Library

**Long Lake Room

Eat a lunch cooked on the library's Charlie Cart and socialize while discussing a novella or short story!

Registration Required

"Roderick Usher’s fate is inextricably intertwined with that of his sister, Madeline, and that of their estate. As one falls, so do they all. “The Fall of the House of Usher” is considered Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest work, and a masterpiece of Gothic horror. A pioneer of the short story genre, Poe’s stories typically captured themes of the macabre and included elements of the mysterious," from the publisher. 

If you don't feel like you ever have enough time to finish a book, try a novella or short story for this lunchtime discussion. 

Librarian Rachael will be cooking a light lunch on the library's Charlie Cart (a mobile-cooking unit) for you! If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please indicate when registering.  

Copies of these books will be available several weeks before at the Adult Information Desk!

If you need an audio or electronic version, checkout our Digital Library for availability.

Accommodations 

All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please email Rachael for assistance in advance of your visit.

Event Contact: Rachael Wiegmann

Location Details: Long Lake room is located on the lower level of the library. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion |

TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:Adult (18+) |

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