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Wick Writing Workshop for Adults – “Where We Live”

Community Read: A Shared Literary Experience

2024-10-10 10:30:00 2024-10-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Wick Writing Workshop for Adults – “Where We Live” A teaching artist from KSU’s Wick Poetry Center leads participants through an expressive writing workshop on the themes of home and creating a sense of belonging. All experience levels welcome. Ellet Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, October 10
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-10 10:30:00 2024-10-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Wick Writing Workshop for Adults – “Where We Live” A teaching artist from KSU’s Wick Poetry Center leads participants through an expressive writing workshop on the themes of home and creating a sense of belonging. All experience levels welcome. Ellet Branch Library - Community Room

Ellet Branch Library

Community Room

A teaching artist from KSU’s Wick Poetry Center leads participants through an expressive writing workshop on the themes of home and creating a sense of belonging. All experience levels welcome.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.784.2019. Registration is suggested.

What makes a home, home? What creates a sense of belonging? Join Teaching Artists from Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center for an expressive writing workshop on these themes. Teaching artists will lead participants through a discussion of model texts to generate individual and collaborative written responses. All backgrounds and experience levels welcome.

This program is part of our Community Read, a shared reading experience focused on the theme of “Where We Live.” Community Read includes book discussions, writing workshops, and art programs that foster the exchange of ideas and perspectives as we celebrate 150 years of service and community. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

Ellet Branch Library

ellet@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.784.2019
Branch manager
Jessica Watkins

Hours
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Mon, Jun 22 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)
Tue, Jun 23 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)
Wed, Jun 24 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)
Thu, Jun 25 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)
Fri, Jun 26 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)
Sat, Jun 27 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
(The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027. The Book Trailer will be on-site for holds pickup, materials returns, and limited browsing on Wednesdays from 10 am-6 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-5 pm.)

About the branch

The Ellet Branch Library is currently closed for repairs and remodeling. Reopening is scheduled for Summer 2027.

The Ellet Branch Library is a hub of education and entertainment for community members of all ages. Within the library, popular programs for adults include summer concerts and book discussion groups. For teens, weekly events include gaming, creative arts, and more. Finally, for younger children and their families, play, storytime, crafting, and parent/child early literacy programs are popular attractions. In the community, Ellet Branch Library staff can be found at area schools, at Safe Landing Teen Shelter, the Ellet Historical Society, and collaborating with community organizations to make Ellet the best it can be.

Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing complement a rich collection of books (themed book bundles and accelerated reader titles are particularly popular), and movies to make the Ellet Branch Library the one-stop spot for the community's educational and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room