

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 am
- **Event Description**: Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R. L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. 

For more information, visit https://calendar.dppl.org/event/15460472

Join us with the "most prolific author of children's horror novels," R.L. Stine, to discuss his illustrious and still-expanding body of work. Best known for the Goosebumps and Fear Street series, Stine has sold over 400 million books worldwide. He will be joined in conversation with Becky Spratford, acclaimed horror maven. 

Registration is required for this program which will be held on Zoom. Registration for this event closes at 5:00 p.m. on event day. Sign up to receive the Zoom link.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. 

A link to a recording of this event will be sent to anyone who registers. If you have any questions, please email.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines-illinois/still-afraid-of-the-dark-an-evening-with-rl-stine/200029599337737
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines, Illinois
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4553, United States, Des Plaines, Illinois

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Des Plaines Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/des-plaines-public-library/12892453)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Online event, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4553, United States, Des Plaines, Illinois
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Des Plaines Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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