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PCCLD's Booklovers Ball

Fangs, Fiction, and [Vampire] Formal Wear
2026-11-13 18:30:00 2026-11-13 22:00:00 America/Denver PCCLD's Booklovers Ball Ryals Grand Event Space - Ryals Grand Event Space

Friday, November 13
6:30pm - 10:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-11-13 18:30:00 2026-11-13 22:00:00 America/Denver PCCLD's Booklovers Ball A vampire-themed evening celebrating this year's All Pueblo Reads book, Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker. Special Appearance by Dacre Stoker. Tickets must be purchased in advance Ryals Grand Event Space - Ryals Grand Event Space

Ryals Grand Event Space

Ryals Grand Event Space

A vampire-themed evening celebrating this year's All Pueblo Reads book, Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker. Special Appearance by Dacre Stoker. Tickets must be purchased in advance

Pueblo City-County Library District cordially invites you to the most enchanting evening of the year — the Booklover's Ball, reimagined for 2026 with a vampire theme inspired by this year's All Pueblo Reads selections.

Taking place on Friday, November 13 from 6:30–10:00 PM, this year's Ball promises an unforgettable evening of gothic glamour, literary celebration, and a once-in-a-lifetime guest appearance that no book lover will want to miss.

🎟️ Please note: In-person tickets are sold out. Virtual tickets are still available for $25 each — join us from home and experience the magic of the evening live! Visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pueblocity-countylibrarydistrict/event/2026bookloversball/to secure your virtual ticket today.

🌹 A Special Evening with Dacre Stoker
This year's All Pueblo Reads anchor title, Dracul, is a chilling prequel to one of the most iconic horror novels ever written — and its author, Dacre Stoker, carries a name that needs no introduction. As the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, the legendary author of Dracula, Dacre brings a uniquely personal connection to the world of vampires, gothic fiction, and one of literature's most enduring legacies.

Dacre will join us at the Ball for a special presentation in which he will share insights into:

  • The history and legacy of the Stoker estate
  • His great-granduncle, Bram Stoker, and the creation of Dracula
  • His own creative process in writing Dracul alongside co-author J.D. Barker

    📚 This Year's All Pueblo Reads Selections
    The evening celebrates all four of this year's community reading picks:

🧛 Dracul — Dacre Stoker & J.D. Barker
🦇 Dracula — Bram Stoker
🧄 Ham Helsing — Rich Moyer
📖 The Book of Blood — H.P. Newquist

Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest vampire-inspired attire — whether that means gothic elegance, classic Dracula, or your own creative interpretation of the theme. Fangs, capes, and dramatic collars are all welcome!

The Booklover's Ball is PCCLD's signature annual celebration of community, literature, and the joy of reading together. Don't miss this extraordinary evening where Pueblo's love of books meets the timeless allure of the vampire.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Friday, November 13
🕐 Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: [Venue Name], [Address]
🎟️ In-Person Tickets: Sold Out
💻 Virtual Tickets: $25 each and Available at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pueblocity-countylibrarydistrict/event/2026bookloversball/


 
 More information can be found on our All Pueblo Reads website: https://www.puhttps://www.pueblolibrary.org/allpuebloreadseblolibrary.org/allpuebloreads
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Spooky | Special Event | Book Lovers | All Pueblo Reads |

TAGS: | #bookloversball | #allpuebloreads |

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Sat, Oct 17, All day
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With your grown up's help, make your own monster at home using the... more
With your grown up's help, make your own monster at home using the provided supplies. Best for ages 3 - 7. 1 per child, while supplies last.
Bite Sized History
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Rawlings (Main Branch)
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All ages. Enter to win a Dracula themed basket. Checkout 10 items... more
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Tue, Oct 20, All day
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All ages. Enter to win a Dracula themed basket. Checkout 10 items... more
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