# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The HPL Foundation will host its 17th annual mingle murder mystery fundraiser A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind, on Saturday, October 17 at 7 pm.

The adults-only event is a unique opportunity to enjoy music, heavy appetizers, and drinks (cash bar) in the stacks, all while becoming amateur sleuths to discover who-dunnit by the end of the night. Guests are encouraged (but not required) to dress the part and match the evening. This year, the library staff-written mystery takes place at the Close Encounters Conference, so think tinfoil hat, favorite alien costume, or dress to K*ll!

Learn more about the mystery, cast of characters, as well as past events on our website. Tickets are $40 and will be available at the library or online beginning August 1. Guests must be 18+. All proceeds benefit library programs and services. 

hedbergpubliclibrary.org/murder
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/janesville/a-night-at-the-library-close-encounters-of-the-fatal-kind-adults/200030498177529
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Janesville
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hedberg Public Library
- **lat**: 42.67921
- **long**: -89.01904
- **full address**: Hedberg Public Library, 316 S Main St,Janesville, Wisconsin, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults) being held?
  - **A:** A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults) takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Hedberg Public Library, 316 S Main St,Janesville, Wisconsin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults)?
  - **A:** A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults) is organized by Hedberg Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Janesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Night at the Library: Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind (adults) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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