The Hopkinton Women’s Club and Hopkinton Public Library will host an event titled Vampires, Madmen and Monsters: The History Behind our Favorite Tales of Horror. The presentation, designed to shed light on the historical inspirations and origins of some spooky stories, will take place Monday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library and is open to the public. For more information, visit hopkintonwomensclub.org.