Comedic Legend Carl Reiner at the Library of Congress

Carl Reiner - comedic icon whose most recent movies include his portrayal of Sal Bloom in Ocean's Twelve - will speak at the Library of Congress at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 as part of the Books & Beyond author series sponsored by the Library's Center for the Book. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be in the Montpelier Room of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E. in Washington (doors will open at 12:30 p.m.) Following his talk, Reiner will sign his recently published book "Just Desserts" as well as his children's book "Tell Me a Scary Story, But Not TOO Scary" beginning at 2 p.m.