The Heart of the Three Village Community
Writing and Literature
Writing Programs:
Whether writing is a hobby or profession, you are sure to get something out of these upcoming programs. Learn something new, improve your skills, or simply join us for some inspiration.
Travel Memoir Writing (In-Person)
Saturday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Find out how to turn your own travel experiences into an engaging and resourceful travel memoir! Award-nominated journalist, writer, and producer Erin Coughlin will lead you through fun writing prompts and exercises guaranteed to help you start or strengthen your travel memoir or blog. Beginners are welcome! Click here to register now.
Writer’s Bloc (In-Person)
Saturday, January 25 and/or February 22, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Join us to share your writing and receive friendly and supportive feedback. This group meets monthly. All levels of experience and genres of writing welcome. No registration required.
How To Turn Everyday Life into Great Fiction (In-Person)
Saturday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
In this interactive writing workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your everyday life experiences into your own great fiction. Award-nominated journalist, writer, and producer Erin Coughlin will lead you through fun writing exercises that will help you better connect with your readers or audience. Writers of all levels and mediums are welcome! Click here to register starting 1/6/25.
Literary Programs:
New Year Book Buzz (In-Person)
Friday, January 10, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a snack and share the books you loved in 2024 and the new releases you are awaiting in 2025. Before you go, Librarian Emma Yohannan will tell you about some great new titles coming out this year. Click here to register starting 12/16/24.
A Visit with Louisa May Alcott: A Living History Experience (Online. Open to Adults and Teens)
Friday, January 31, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a captivating living history experience with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Orchard House, the Alcott family home in Concord, MA. Delightful and engaging, the author of Little Women brings us behind the scenes stories from her life: family friendships with Thoreau and Emerson; her unconventional upbringing in poverty; and the family love that inspired her to write an American classic. From the youngest reader to the most sophisticated Alcott scholar to First Lady Laura Bush, audiences have acclaimed Jan’s performances, which are geared for ages 6 to 106. This interactive presentation is an inspiring experience for the mind and heart. For Alcott background and information on visiting Orchard House, visit www.louisamayalcott.org. Click here to register starting 12/10/24.
Book Discussions:
NEW! Classics in the Historic Library
Monday, February 25, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Looking to revisit the great works of literature? Are old books your cup of tea? Join us for an intimate book discussion in the historic 1892 section of the library. Librarian Emma Yohannan will facilitate a discussion of Persuasion by Jane Austen. Read your own copy of the book or ask a librarian to assist you in borrowing a copy ahead of the program. Click here to register starting 1/6/25.
Did you know we also have a monthly Evening Book Discussion?
Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org
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