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Are you interested in cultivating your creativity through writing? Write and share a poem, story, essay or memoir with writer Donna Pecore at the Budlong Woods Branch Writing Workshop. Open to all adults, no experience…
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TallGrass Writers Guild has supported independent authors for years through a variety of different programs, including a monthly open mic. We’ll start things off with a featured performer and then head into a lively open mic.
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Registration requiredRegister for event The Poet's Corner is a place to come and recite your original poems or to read a favorite poets' work. Each month, participants will receive a writing prompt to work on until the next session. This time around we will be focusing on the…
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Spoken word artist and self-published author Audacious Don will lead this monthly poetry workshop.
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email…
Registration required (17 spots remaining)Register for event That thing you want to write isn't going to write itself! Join the Chicago chapter of Shut Up & Write, hosted by Shauntionne. Quietly, members carve time into their everyday lives to focus on the craft we love the most, and find camaraderie…
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Join us to share your poetry, writing or spoken word art in a safe and supportive setting. Spoken word artist and self-published author Audacious Don will kick off the night with a performance of her work.AccessibilityNeed sign…
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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…
An adult writing group for all experience levels based on Community Writing Project principles. CWP believes that “every person is a thinker and an artist and that the seeds for change can be found in the artistic and…
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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…
Registration closes January 27 at 12:00am (14 spots remaining)Register for event Need a quiet place to study or work during the day? Manning Branch is opening its meeting room for community coworking hours for those that want to work, study, craft, or read amongst other adults.
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Kids can drop in during this time and use our materials and writing prompts to write and draw their own stories. Staff will be available for advice, encouragement and feedback.
For kids 6 to 13. Children under 11 must…
Need a quiet place to study or work during the day? Manning Branch is opening its meeting room for community coworking hours for those that want to work, study, craft, or read amongst other adults.
To avoid disturbing others, phone or…
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Join Story Time for Adults with a reading from The Night of the Hunter by Davis Grubb.
Do you miss being read to? Are you intrigued by money and murder and nefarious preachers? For a listen to the first chapter of the book that…
Registration requiredRegister for event Join us for fun guided activities every Thursday after school. Make art, learn a new craft, collaborate and compete through video and board gaming and more! Stop by any time between 3:30 and 5.
For teens ages 13 to 18.
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Are you interested in cultivating your creativity through writing? Write and share a poem, story, essay or memoir with writer Donna Pecore at the Budlong Woods Branch Writing Workshop. Open to all adults, no experience…
Registration requiredRegister for event Come dressed to decompress. We'll have a fireplace blazing on the television, some blankets and pillows, tea, and books and board games out for you to relax and explore. Or bring your own! Journaling is also encouraged. This event is for…
Come dressed to decompress. We'll have a fireplace blazing on the television, some blankets and pillows, tea, and books and board games out for you to relax and explore. Or bring your own! Journaling is also encouraged. This event is for…
That thing you want to write isn't going to write itself! Join the Chicago chapter of Shut Up & Write, hosted by Shauntionne. Quietly, members carve time into their everyday lives to focus on the craft we love the most, and find camaraderie…
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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…
Registration closes February 3 at 12:00am (17 spots remaining)Register for event Join us for fun guided activities every Thursday after school. Make art, learn a new craft, collaborate and compete through video and board gaming and more! Stop by any time between 3:30 and 5.
For teens ages 13 to 18.
AccessibilityNeed…