Hair Raisers from the Deep: Ghost Ships, Kraken, Sharks, and Worse

For centuries, sailors spun chilling tales of the Kraken—vast sea monsters said to rise from the depths and drag ships into the abyss. Today, we call those terrors squid, but their reality is no less captivating. Armed with tentacles lined in suckers, lightning-fast reflexes, and voracious appetites, these creatures remain the stuff of nightmares—and science. Join us at the library for an exploration of the Kraken in myth, history, and biology. Discover how ancient fears gave rise to enduring legends, and how modern research continues to uncover the mysteries of these extraordinary animals.