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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ McChesney Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Join us in a welcoming and relaxed environment for the reading of original or favorite poetry, short stories, spoken word, etc. with special guest, Schenectady Poet Laureate, Adonis Richards.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Haiku Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
KBJ Program Room 1
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month! We will be learning about Haiku, and creating our own original poetry. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Writing Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Youth Poetry Writing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Led by Schenectady Poet Laureate Adonis Richards, this beginner-friendly poetry writing workshop invites youth ages 12–18 to explore creative expression in a fun and supportive environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Junior Writing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. 

For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Junior Writing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. 

For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Junior Writing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. 

For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Junior Writing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Glenville Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Room: Glenville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your creative writing skills and use your imagination! Meet us for snacks, fun writing prompts, and sharing if you'd like. 

For kids in grades 2-5. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Blockbusters: Letterpress Demo & Teen Writing Club

3:30pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
KBJ Slater Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, S.T.E.A.M., Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Two great flavors that taste great together: it's back-to-back program time! Drop into a Blockbuster Day for one or both programs geared toward teens grades 6th-12th.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Program Room 1
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Program Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.

Branches:
All Locations, Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, Glenville Branch Library, Mont Pleasant Branch Library, Niskayuna Branch Library, Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center, Quaker Street Branch Library, Rotterdam Branch Library, Scotia Branch Library, Woodlawn Branch Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group

Single Breath Story Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
KBJ Swanker Board Room
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Room: KBJ Swanker Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join us, starting Tuesday, May 5th, from 5:30-7PM in a welcoming and safe environment as we share our flash writing pieces (1000 words or less), loosely inspired by various prompts given at the previous meeting.