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Help us make a quilted community blanket by creating your own square. There will be prompts available to help you come up with an idea. No experience necessary. We will have all the supplies you need.
For teens ages 13-19
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A supportive community space for anyone who’s been quietly creating—or yearning to create—but struggling to share their work with the world. Designed for writers, artists, and dreamers of all kinds! Each meeting blends gentle creative…
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Looking for writing inspiration? A chance to connect with others who write? A place to share your work and get feedback?
Join us on Zoom for a monthly writing circle! No experience is necessary. We believe that every person has stories to…
Rock Your Rhymes! Poets United
CanceledJoin Poets United for an unforgettable evening of expression, and celebration. Whether you’re a poet, musician, spoken word artist, or just someone who loves to listen, this open mic is the perfect space for you!
What to Expect:
Powerful…Whether you’re journaling, starting a screenplay, crafting an article for work, or putting the finishing touches on your novel, we provide a quiet place to get some work done amongst peers! The strength of the Silent Scribe Society is in…
Do you like writing? Are you afraid to admit you like writing? Do you want to share your stuff with people like yourself? Or are you just dying to sound your barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world?
Whatever the case, Bezazian’s writing…
A space to stretch your creative writing muscles in a supportive environment. Open to all adults regardless of skill level. A writing warm-up and prompts will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own writing to work on during our…
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Haiku is a Japanese-created poetry form that consists of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables each. We will select three words from the dictionary, sound out the syllables, and construct Haikus in the moment for30…
Do you like writing, whether you write fiction or non-fiction, poetry or song? If so, this creative writing group is for you! We know that writing is a passion, and if you are passionate about writing, join us as we virtually share our work…
Unlock Your Inner Dialogue: A 3-Week Journey into Reflective Writing
Are you looking for a way to clear the mental clutter, spark your creativity, or simply get to know yourself on a deeper level? Whether you’ve kept a diary since childhood…
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Drop in to write a letter or card for a friend or a recipient from another library across the country.
For adults, teens and kids 6 and up.
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March is Women’s History Month. Let’s celebrate by writing personal essays about the women that have inspired us. Prompts and themes will be provided to start your writing process. Energy bars and beverages will be served (while supplies…
Whether you’re journaling, starting a screenplay, crafting an article for work, or putting the finishing touches on your novel, we provide a quiet place to get some work done amongst peers! The strength of the Silent Scribe Society is in…
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Want to start journaling but not sure how? Interested in finding a journaling style that works for you? Join the Manning Branch for a once-a-month journaling workshop series exploring different types of personal journaling. Most…
Do you like writing, whether you write fiction or non-fiction, poetry or song? If so, this creative writing group is for you! We know that writing is a passion, and if you are passionate about writing, join us as we virtually share our work…
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Put your favorite women's rights slogan on a button, create art on your buttons that uplift our community.
For teens 13 to 19.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please…
Unlock Your Inner Dialogue: A 3-Week Journey into Reflective Writing
Are you looking for a way to clear the mental clutter, spark your creativity, or simply get to know yourself on a deeper level? Whether you’ve kept a diary since childhood…
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Do you have dreams of becoming a great Mangaka like Naoko Takeuchi or Akira Toriyama? Come join us to learn the process of making manga!
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this…
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Join us as we will read a story together and then create by writing and drawing together.
For kids 6 to 13. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to AttendRegister by the start of the event. Chicago Public…
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Welcome to Austin Open Mic: a new creative stage on the West Side at the Austin Branch Library. This is an open call for poets, singers, rappers, comedians, spoken word artists, and performers of all kinds to share their work and build…