Literary Ghost Walk returns to Bend Central Library Oct. 28

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes Public Library will host its fourth annual Literary Ghost Walk on Oct. 28 at the Central Library in Bend. The event is scheduled to run from 6 to 7 p.m.

According to a news release from the library, the event features volunteers and actors portraying deceased authors stationed across the facility to share information about their literary works. Costumes are encouraged for attendees and the event is free and open to the public.

Featured authors at the event include Mary Oliver, Eric Carle, Jane Austen, Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler, Dolly Parton and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.

Activities planned for the event include live music and family-friendly crafts. New to the event this year is the distribution of limited-edition Literary Ghost Walk trading cards, which attendees can collect from the portrayed authors throughout the library.