This monthly meeting welcomes all writers to ask questions, connect with other writers, or simply have a dedicated time and place to work on their projects.

Local authors Lara Zielin and Margaret Yang will be on hand to offer encouragement, answer questions, and point writers to resources.

These open houses complement the monthly Emerging Writers Workshops which feature perspectives from both traditional publishing and indie publishing.

They say that writing is a solitary craft, but it never has to be lonely. Learn how writers can connect to one another and how writing can be inspired as a result.

Local authors Lara Zielin and Margaret Yang will lead a workshop that will cover everything from social media to conferences to networking. This is the second Emerging Writers Workshop, a monthly series of writing and publishing events that feature both traditional and indie publishing perspectives. Considerations for fiction and non-fiction writing will be covered as well.

There will also be an opportunity for workshop attendees to meet-up at the Traverwood Branch on Thursday, April 17 from 7 – 8:45 pm to discuss their works-in-progress. Both Lara Zielin and Margaret Yang will be on hand to offer advice, tips and review. These open houses will also be a wonderful time to meet your fellow writers and potentially create your own writing group.

Mine your prose for the diamonds, leave the coal behind and polish your gem with local authors and writer supporters, Lara Zielin and Margaret Yang. This workshop will cover the revision process from the complete plot arc down to the last serial comma.

This is the first in a monthly series of writing and publishing workshops that feature both traditional and indie publishing perspectives. There will also be an opportunity for workshop attendees to meet-up at the Traverwood Branch on Thursday, March 20 from 7 – 8:45 pm to discuss their works-in-progress. Both Lara Zielin and Margaret Yang on hand to offer advice, tips and review. These open houses will also be a wonderful time to meet your fellow writers and potentially create your own writing group.

Learn the craft of making mosaic jewelry at this unique workshop. Shannon Kuchera of Mosaic Geek teaches participants how to create a glass mosaic pendant necklace. All supplies are provided. This is a detailed class that will take the entire time to complete. Each participant will get to make one item.

Due to a death in the presenter's family this workshop had to be canceled for Saturday. This event will be rescheduled for a date yet to be determined.

Learn the craft of making mosaic jewelry at this unique workshop.

Shannon Kuchera of Mosaic Geek teaches participants how to create a glass mosaic pendant necklace. All supplies are provided.

This is a detailed class that will take the entire time to complete. Each participant will get to make one item.

This workshop will be repeated at 3:30 pm.

Celebrate National Library Week by learning how to make paper. You can even put a few seeds in it, then bury the paper in the spring and grow flowers!

If you have any particular colors of paper you want to recycle, bring them with you. Local crafter Dawn Henry returns for this workshop.

Local crafter Beth Battey leads this hands-on workshop. Start with colorful wool roving, add warm water, a little soap and some patience, and you get a fun felt ball!

Felt balls can be toys for kids and pets, jewelry, a garland or a fun decoration!

Looking for a seriously fun and unique craft obsession?

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed toys. Local crafter Beth Battey will teach you how to make your own cute amigurumi snail. Beginners with lots of patience are welcome to give it a try, but previous crochet experience is recommended.

A “crochet cam” will be set up for projection of instructions on the big wall! All supplies will be provided.

San and Laz of Gemini and AADL's Laura Pershin Raynor join forces for a musical storytelling program for the whole family.

The concert will include Gemini's songs for children and collaborative storytelling with their long-time friend Laura.

Joe Reilly's creative and original songs hit a chord with nature lovers of all ages. Join us as Joe tickles our funny bones and reminds us of the summertime wonder all around.

This event was originally scheduled for the Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room and has been relocated to the Youth Story Corner.