Books made from human skin and other stories at Philly Nerd Nite

Never say nerds are faint of heart: The January edition of this monthly gathering features a librarian's talk called 'The Skin She Lived In' plus two other interesting discussions — about the boy in the bubble and the science of wind tunnels.

Where: Frankford Hall at 1210 Frankford Ave. 19125

When: January 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

How much: $5 cover

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