Paranormal researcher Chad Lewis returns to Marshfield Public Library at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 when he presents "The Most Gruesome Hauntings of the Midwest." The presentation will be made in the lower level Beebee Forum Room.

Lewis, a researcher and author for Unexplained Research LLC has informed and entertained library audiences during previous visits that explored Wisconsin's most haunted locations, Wisconsin's strange, unusual and bizarre newspaper stories from 1860 to 1910, and the state's mysterious creatures.

Lewis brings more than 13 years of experience traveling the world over in search of vampires, chupacabras, ghosts and other things that go bump in the night. The Sept. 8 presentation takes the audience on a grisly journey to some of the most gruesome hauntings in the Midwest. "Filled with tragic murders, bizarre suicides, serial killers, untimely deaths, and fatal accidents, this presentation in not for the faint of heart," Lewis says.

The public is invited to this free event. No registration is required, and refreshments will be served.

Marshfield Public Library is located at 211 E. Second St. and is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. After Labor Day, the library will resume its regular hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call the library's reference desk at 387-8494, ext. 2, or e-mail at refdesk@marshfieldlibrary.org.