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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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Surveillance Logs

For many reasons, establishing and following a clear set of surveillance protocols during investigations is crucial. For starters, anyone claiming to honor the scientific method in paranormal investigating understands the importance of controls. By “controls,” we mean those precautions taken to contain how data is collected, to limit contamination of that data, and to identify potential misinterpretations and false positives....

An EMF Anomaly

During a recent investigation of a private residence, Pacific Paranormal Investigations (PPI) documented this Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) anomaly on their infrared video cameras. Investigators Timothy Mountain (seated in frame) and Glenn Pitcher (speaking out of frame) were unable to determine the source of this EMF anomaly, and it did not reoccur during the course of the investigation. PPI presents this short video clip as part of our ongoing community outreach and education program.

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