Poe-tastic exhibit and more at the Morgan

‘Tis the season for mysteries at the Morgan!

Families are invited to take part in not-too-spooky programs where read-aloud stories, music, crafts, interactive shows, and strolling characters provide a lighter mix of mystery and fun to celebrate the Morgan Library and Museum’s Edgar Allan Poe exhibit.

Experience the archive like never before, and take in a mysterious Poe-inspired tour, filled with songs, illuminations, and maybe even a ghost or two, lurking spooktastically in secret passages and mysterious staircases.

“The Benjam Presents: The Startling Case of the Secret Staircase” on Oct. 19 at 2 pm and 3 pm. For childfren 6 and above. $2 for children, $8. for adults.

Also Sunday Mystery Storytime on Oct. 20 at 2 pm. For ages 3 up. Free.

Morgan Library and Museum [225 Madison Ave. at 36th Street in Murray Hill, (212) 685–0008, www.themorgan.org].

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