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Literary & Writing Programs
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Authors Anonymous
The Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County in 2025, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative writing community, craft tips, workshops, and conversation. The group is open to writers at all stages of experience, from expert to novice.
We'll meet on the following Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room:
January 9, 2025
January 23, 2025
February 6, 2025
February 20, 2025: NEA Big Read: "Where We Live" Poetry Workshop with Andy Grace
March 6, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 3, 2025
April 17, 2025
Attendees should bring something to write with or on, other materials and snacks provided. As with all library programs, Authors Anonymous is free of charge and open to the public. For more information email [email protected], or call 740-392-2665 ext. 8259.
We'll meet on the following Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room:
January 9, 2025
January 23, 2025
February 6, 2025
February 20, 2025: NEA Big Read: "Where We Live" Poetry Workshop with Andy Grace
March 6, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 3, 2025
April 17, 2025
Attendees should bring something to write with or on, other materials and snacks provided. As with all library programs, Authors Anonymous is free of charge and open to the public. For more information email [email protected], or call 740-392-2665 ext. 8259.
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family is a course for adult writers who want to compose and share personal lived experiences and family stories. Each session, you’ll generate new writing through exercises focused on nonfiction craft elements. Whether you’re hoping to publish your life story, share a trove of family lore with relatives, or just exploring ideas, this course is for you!
While classes are sequential, new participants may join the workshop at any time. No writing experience is necessary to participate, but basic computer and internet fluency is recommended. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook, laptop or tablet. All writers age 18 and up are welcome. Course materials are provided.
Classes meet at the Mount Vernon Library’s Multipurpose Room (ground floor) at 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon from 6:00pm-7:30pm on the following Wednesdays:
January 15
February 12
March 12
April 16
May 14
In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified by noon on the day of each scheduled class to let you know if we'll meet in person or move class to Zoom.
As with all Library programs, this program is free and open to the public. For more information email [email protected] or call (740) 392-BOOK extension 259.
While classes are sequential, new participants may join the workshop at any time. No writing experience is necessary to participate, but basic computer and internet fluency is recommended. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook, laptop or tablet. All writers age 18 and up are welcome. Course materials are provided.
Classes meet at the Mount Vernon Library’s Multipurpose Room (ground floor) at 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon from 6:00pm-7:30pm on the following Wednesdays:
January 15
February 12
March 12
April 16
May 14
In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified by noon on the day of each scheduled class to let you know if we'll meet in person or move class to Zoom.
As with all Library programs, this program is free and open to the public. For more information email [email protected] or call (740) 392-BOOK extension 259.
The Kenyon Review is a literary magazine based in Gambier, Ohio, US, home of Kenyon College. The KR frequently hosts a diverse roster of world-reknowned authors in its reading series https://www.kenyonreview.org/reading-series-2018-19/ and hosts a free literary festival each November. https://www.kenyonreview.org/programs/literary-festival/
Paragraphs Bookstore is the pride of downtown Mount Vernon and hub for avid readers. Paragraphs offers classes for elementary and middle-school age writers in collaboration with The Kenyon Review. Paragraphs also sponsors readings and author visits.
Founded in 1929, the Ohioana Library Association collects, preserves, and celebrates Ohio literature and other creative endeavors. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit literary organization serving the state of Ohio. For more information, visit www.ohioana.org.