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Madison Public Library Celebrates the Legacy of Agatha Christie at Meadowridge Library This March

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MADISON, WI – From March 3-27, Meadowridge Library will host a series of programs for all ages in honor of the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie's passing. These literary-themed events include theater performances, escape rooms, cooking classes, and more, inviting readers to revisit Christie's intriguing world of clues, suspects, and suspense while exploring the lasting impact of her work on popular culture.

Agatha Christie left an enduring legacy that has shaped what mystery novels are today. As readers and fans of her work, we're excited to revisit these classic books and characters and celebrate them with our community, or be their introduction into the canon with engaging programs for all ages.

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Rosemary Medrano, Community Engagement Librarian at Meadowridge Library

Agatha Christie, one of the most influential crime writers of all time, passed away on January 12, 1976, at the age of 85. Fifty years later, her legacy continues to captivate readers around the world. With a career spanning more than five decades, and 80 crime-focused works, Christie reshaped the mystery genre through ingenious plots, masterfully timed twists, and unforgettable detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her stories have inspired countless writers and have been adapted for film, television, and theater, cementing her reputation as the “Queen of Crime.”

This March, visitors to Meadowridge Library can immerse themselves in the puzzling world of Agatha Christie through programs that celebrate classical mysteries and highlight one of Britain's most remarkable storytellers.

The Legacy of Agatha Christie Events:

  • The Mousetrap Theatre performance by Edgewood University Poster.

    The Legacy of Agatha Christie: Scenes from “The Mousetrap” *

    Tuesday, March 3 | 6-7pm

    Immerse yourself in the world of Agatha Christie as you watch scenes from Edgewood University's production of The Mousetrap, a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. Enjoy light refreshments that would be served at the Monkswell Manor and engage in a talk back with the director and cast after the performance.

    Doors open at 6pm. Performance begins at 6:15pm. Registration is recommended.

    Register for Scenes from The Mousetrap

  • A sheet of white paper with fingerprints lies on a table with a magnifying glass on top of it.

    It's a Mystery!: Agatha Christie Inspired Puzzles and Challenges

    Saturday, March 7 | 12-4pm

    Can you put on your best detective hat and solve the mysteries? Come to the escape room and while you wait your turn, play Agatha Christie trivia, try your hand at brain teasers, and work to solve a puzzle! Get crafty and write a message in invisible ink or design a disguise.

    All ages welcome; no advanced registration is required.

  • British sunday roast

    Cooking with Chef Angela: Agatha Christie's England *

    Saturday, March 21 | 1-2:30pm

    Celebrate the "Queen of Mystery" by joining Chef Angela as she prepares a meal inspired by the Great British Sunday Roast, a tradition dating back hundreds of years.

    Limited space. Registration is required. 

    Register for Cooking with Chef Angela

  • A woman sits holding an Agatha Christie book and looking off into the distance.

    Tertulia: Conversations about Agatha Christie *

    Friday, March 27 | 11am-12pm 

    Join Meadowridge Library Supervisor Yesianne Ramirez for Tertulia, a welcoming space for open, thoughtful conversations. Together, we'll explore ideas through literature, film, art, philosophy, poetry, history, and popular culture. 

    Space is limited to 10 participants per session, and registration is required. Please review the conversation ground rules, you can find them on the registration form. These conversations are Spanish and English friendly. 

    Register for Tertulia

  • A book, colorful sheet of paper and decoder with red transparency and the word "breakout" on it lie on a table.

    Miss Marple's Mystery Escape Room*

    Saturday, March 7 | 12-4pm

    Join Miss Marple, the renowned elderly amateur detective, in solving a mystery in an escape room based off Agatha Christie's novel Pocketful of Rye. Miss Marple is investigating a series of deaths based on the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence." Someone has been poisoning the residents of Yewtree Lodge. Can you help Miss Marple find the poison before tragedy strikes again?

    The group leader must register their group of up to 5 people for a timeslot anytime between noon and 4pm. This escape room is designed for adults and youth ages 10 and up. Teams will have 20 minutes to escape.

    Registration is required and begins February 21. Register your team.

  • Cork board used for solving mysteries with articles pinned and red thread.

    Tween Mystery Party *

    Saturday, March 14 | 1-2:30pm

    For an event just for tweens (best for ages 9-13; youth only), visit Meadowridge Library, play a role and help your teammates solve the mystery of the magic pencil. We’ll have some reading of scripts and clues, as well as opportunities for acting and improvisation. Snacks will be provided, come ready to find all the clues.

    Registration required. Register and solve the mystery.

  • Book cover for Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

    Meadowridge Book Club - Murder On The Orient Express

    Tuesday, March 24 | 5-5:45pm 

    In March, Meadowridge Book Club will be reading Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie. A limited number of copies will be available at the branch several weeks before the event itself. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Murder on the Orient Express (2017) film cover.

    Murder on the Orient Express Film Screening

    Friday, March 27 | 1-4pm 

    Join us for a screening of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridgley, Michelle Pfeiffer and Penelope Cruz. Screen time 109m 

    Register to Attend Film Screening

*Event requires registration.

Learn more and sign up for events at madpl.org/agathachristie

This programming is made possible thanks to the Madison Public Library Foundation and the Friends of Meadowridge Library.

About Madison Public Library

With more than 1.3 million annual visitors across nine library locations each year, Madison Public Library’s tradition of promoting education, literacy and community involvement has enriched the City of Madison for 150 years. Visit the library online at www.madisonpubliclibrary.org and @madisonpubliclibrary on Facebook and Instagram.

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