Our 2016-2017 genre study provides an overview of science fiction, fantasy and horror and explores the “doorways” that serve as appeal factors for speculative fiction readers.
2016-2017 Meetings
Introduction to Speculative Fiction Genre Study
February 4, 2016, 2-4 PM
Lisle District Library
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SF Boot Camp
April 14, 2016, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
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Fantasy Boot Camp
June 2, 2016, 2-4 PM
Lisle District Library
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Horror Boot Camp
August 4, 2016, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
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Doorway: Setting
October 6, 2016, 2-4 PM
Lisle District Library
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Doorway: Character
December 1, 2016, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
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Doorway: Story
February 2, 2017, 2-4 PM
Lisle District Library
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Doorway: Language
April 6, 2017, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
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Doorway: Tone
June 1, 2017, 2-4 PM
Lisle District Library
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Movies, TV, and Video Games
August 3, 2017, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
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Audiobooks, Graphic Novels, and YA
October 5, 2017, 2-4 PM
Lisle District Library
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Lunch, Book Talks, and Wrap-Up
December 7, 2017, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
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