We have two thriving adult writer’s workshops that
have both been going strong for a few years now. Recently, we received a grant from Poets &
Writers, Inc. as well as funding from the Friends of the Somers Library to
offer a Writer’s Workshop
for Teens. Additionally, we have
readings and open mike nights which give these budding
writers the opportunity to showcase their talents. Here is the basic
information on our writer’s groups:
Wednesday Writers
Workshop Series for Adults: If there is a book in
you, a memoir, a fictional
recounting of a time in your life or an historical tome, there is no greater
time to preserve
your written words in a class with other students who are exploring an idea, a
work in progress,
or a chapter in their life. Bring your ideas, pen and paper (or laptop) so that
within a few
short weeks you will have developed the strategies to become a lifelong writer.
People of all skill
levels are welcome. Presented by Linda Spear. Space is limited, so register
early! Registerfor
one session only please. (Session 1:
1:00-2:30 & Session 2: 2:30-4:00) Meeting dates - 4/6, 4/13,
4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, & 6/29.
The Westchester Writers
Workshop:
Meetings on the first, third (and fifth) Thursdays of each month
from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. We offer a safe, supportive, and creative environment
to share literary
works in progress. We are not a writing class but rather an ongoing group of
writers offering
assistance to its members who are looking to improve their writing skills
through positive
feedback and helpful critiques. Besides critiques and edits, we explore the
publication process. We welcome both beginners as well as
experienced writers over the age of 18. Presented
by Gabriel Tatella. Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WestchesterWriters
for more info. Registration for this library event is required.
Teen Creative Writer's
Workshop: Work on developing your creative
writing in a fun & encouraging
environment! Please join us for the Teen Creative Writers Workshop! This
program is
for students in 8th grade and up. Registration is required. Meeting dates from
3:30 pm - 5:00pm
- 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10, 3/24, 4/14, 4/28, & 5/12.
For
those of you who would like to read books about writing, here are some suggestions:
· The
Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
· The
Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson
· Zen
in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
· On
Writing Well by William Zinsser
· Writing
Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer by Roy Peter Clark
· On
Writing by Stephen King
· The
War of Art by Steven Pressfield
· The
Writing Life by Annie Dillard
· On
Moral Fiction by John Gardner
· Bird
By Bird: Some Instructions on the Writing Life by Anne Lamott
In
an effort to normalize our weekday public hours, the Somers Library,
effective February 1, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, with the exception of Thursday when the library will be open
from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Library is open later on Thursdays to
accommodate commuters on their return trip. These changes, while not
reducing overall open hours, will help the Library reduce it operating
costs while maintaining a high level of service for our patrons.
Saturday hours remain unchanged, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday summer
hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. also remain unchanged.
