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Writing & Publishing Events

This event is in the "Adult" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Fresh Ink Poetry Slam

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Bohachevsky Gallery (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Share your voice at our Fresh Ink Poetry Slam!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Scribe Society

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Love to write? Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure writing group just for teens! Meet other young writers, share ideas, and get inspired. All experience levels are welcome! 

This program is for students in grades 9-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Poetry Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Try some fun poetry formats including blackout poetry, shape poetry, and found poetry. For teens in grades 9-12.  No registration required.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Virtual Programs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Description:

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Prose Pros Writing Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Are you writing a book, manuscript, or poetry? The Prose Pros Writing Group provides instruction and discussion on various writing topics as well as constructive critiques.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

The Writing Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Description:

Bring your laptop or notebook and join us for some quiet writing time. Participants will spend the majority of the hour writing. Then they will have the opportunity to share what they have been working on, if they wish to.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Workshop: Twists/Conclusions

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone, and more! If you are a budding writer, this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.