
Memoir Writing Class - Fall 2026
Develop personal storytelling skills in a weekly adult memoir writing class, with eight Thursday sessions devoted to writing and shaping life experiences into memoir.
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Develop personal storytelling skills in a weekly adult writing workshop focused on memoir, memory, and life experience. The eight-week course offers structured practice in a welcoming library setting.

Develop personal storytelling skills in a weekly adult writing workshop focused on memoir, memory, and life experience. The eight-week course offers structured practice in a welcoming library setting.
Develop personal storytelling skills in a weekly adult writing workshop focused on memoir, memory, and life experience. The eight-week course offers structured practice in a welcoming library setting.

Develop personal stories through an eight-week Thursday writing course focused on memoir craft, reflection, and shaping lived experience into compelling narratives in a supportive library setting.

Develop personal stories through an eight-week Thursday writing course focused on memoir craft, reflection, and shaping lived experience into compelling narratives in a supportive library setting.
Develop personal stories through an eight-week Thursday writing course focused on memoir craft, reflection, and shaping lived experience into compelling narratives in a supportive library setting.

Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.

Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.

Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.

Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.

Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.

Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.

Practice hand quilting in a relaxed adult craft session with light instruction and guidance. Explore a traditional textile technique while making time for creativity and hands-on learning.

Practice hand quilting in a relaxed adult craft session with light instruction and guidance. Explore a traditional textile technique while making time for creativity and hands-on learning.
Practice hand quilting in a relaxed adult craft session with light instruction and guidance. Explore a traditional textile technique while making time for creativity and hands-on learning.

Interactive early literacy sessions bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together for stories, songs, movement, and age-aware activities that encourage emergent reading and playful learning.

Interactive early literacy sessions bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together for stories, songs, movement, and age-aware activities that encourage emergent reading and playful learning.
Interactive early literacy sessions bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together for stories, songs, movement, and age-aware activities that encourage emergent reading and playful learning.

Roll and shape colorful paper strips into fall-themed designs during a relaxed, lightly guided craft session. Designed for adults, this hands-on workshop welcomes creative exploration; registration is required.

Roll and shape colorful paper strips into fall-themed designs during a relaxed, lightly guided craft session. Designed for adults, this hands-on workshop welcomes creative exploration; registration is required.
Roll and shape colorful paper strips into fall-themed designs during a relaxed, lightly guided craft session. Designed for adults, this hands-on workshop welcomes creative exploration; registration is required.

Explore personal history through a four week series of guided writing or audio storytelling prompts led by a licensed therapist. Reflective, beginner friendly sessions invite adults to shape and share meaningful life stories.

Explore personal history through a four week series of guided writing or audio storytelling prompts led by a licensed therapist. Reflective, beginner friendly sessions invite adults to shape and share meaningful life stories.
Explore personal history through a four week series of guided writing or audio storytelling prompts led by a licensed therapist. Reflective, beginner friendly sessions invite adults to shape and share meaningful life stories.

Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.

Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.

Bring worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, or other items for casual, hands-on mending guidance. Learn practical repair skills, extend the life of favorite belongings, and help keep textiles out of landfills.

Bring worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, or other items for casual, hands-on mending guidance. Learn practical repair skills, extend the life of favorite belongings, and help keep textiles out of landfills.
Bring worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, or other items for casual, hands-on mending guidance. Learn practical repair skills, extend the life of favorite belongings, and help keep textiles out of landfills.

Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.

Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.

A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.

A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.
A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Get one-on-one job search support from a career advisor, with help for employment seekers using public computers. This adult drop-in program offers practical guidance in a welcoming library setting.

Get one-on-one job search support from a career advisor, with help for employment seekers using public computers. This adult drop-in program offers practical guidance in a welcoming library setting.
Get one-on-one job search support from a career advisor, with help for employment seekers using public computers. This adult drop-in program offers practical guidance in a welcoming library setting.

Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.

Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.

A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.

A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.

Monthly writers workshop for all genres with peer critique, idea-sharing, and supportive accountability. Bring drafts or concepts to discuss in a community-center meetup geared toward building craft and confidence.

Monthly writers workshop for all genres with peer critique, idea-sharing, and supportive accountability. Bring drafts or concepts to discuss in a community-center meetup geared toward building craft and confidence.
Monthly writers workshop for all genres with peer critique, idea-sharing, and supportive accountability. Bring drafts or concepts to discuss in a community-center meetup geared toward building craft and confidence.

Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.

Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.
Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.

Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.

Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.
Hear firsthand stories of chasing waves while living out of cars, boats, and a backpack. A local surfer shares adventurous travel experiences and the pursuit of passion over conventional routines.
