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October 2025 lilbrary presentations return for another season of lively multi-media presentatioins on "ghost hunting" with from a skeptical viewpoint, including high-tech pseudoscience, skeptical inquiry, critical and thinking pitfalls like cognitive biases. Free admission and open to the pubic. Note: Portions of this presentation may not be suitable for very young audiences.

When and where?

Oct. 21, 6-8pm

Kensington Branch Library

4121 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30pm

Paradise Hills Branch Library

5922 Rancho Hills Dr, San Diego, CA 92139

honoring the heroes of

skeptical inquiry

Elemental: A variety of incorporeal, nonhuman being associated with the natural elements, and therefore considered "nature spirits." Typically, though not exclusively, they are referenced in the pagan folklore and are classified by four types: sylphs, gnomes, undines, and salamanders. Examples include faeries, woodnymphs, sprites, and even leprachauns.

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Geiger Counters in Paranormal Investigations

The idea of documenting environmental fluctuations at alleged haunted locations dates back to at least the 1930's, when serious paranormal investigators like Harry Price began applying the principals of scientific method to spontaneous paranormal investigations in the field. Price standardized the practice of environmental monitoring during his famous investigation of Borley Rectory, and his methodologies proved so compelling they are still used in the field today.

PPI Podcast #13: Turn of the Screw - After Show Discussion (2012)

Join Pacific Paranormal Investigations and Savannah Sincoff, LCSW, for a lively discussion following the Intrepid Shakespeare Company's production of The Turn of the Screw, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the novella by Henry James. PPI and Savannah Sincoff disect the story and characters of The Turn of the Screw as if it were a modern day paranormal investigation. Moderated by Tom Hall.

Recorded April 15, 2012 at the Performing Arts Center of the San Dieguito Academy, Encinitas, CA

Length: 00:45:18