Programs and information.

November is National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by Midnight on November 30. Because of the limited writing window, the ONLY thing that matters in NaNoWriMo is output. Take risks and write on the fly.

Discovering A-Y-P: A Community Research Project

In 2009, the Seattle community will be celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. We will be offering a series of free programs in cooperation with The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) to teach citizens how to research historical evidence connected with Seattle’s first world’s fair.

Redmond Regional Library, Saturday, January 17, 1-3pm

To register, please visit www.ayp100.org

The Dewey and Sketch Roadshow

See the official Early Literacy mascots in their very own puppet show. As Dewey prepares to go to school, he discovers he needs to be ready to read! Sketch joins him on an adventure in searchof help where they meet a Flamingo teaching Yoga, a Baby Monster and aNuttyProfessor.They all have ideas about ways to help Dewey read-butnone of them work outquite right. Will Dewey ever be ready to read?

The Library Project – Book Bench

Presented by Theater Simple

Join us on the park bench to discuss your library visit, books and reading. This theatrical installation stars you–the Library Patron-as you are recorded for a series of podcast interviews about the library. Share why you read and an important book that changed your mind and possibly your life. Sponsored by 4Culture as part of the Site Specific 2008 King County Performance Network.

Kirkland Library, Tuesday, December 2, 3-6pm

Hello House

Join Northwest singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart for a guided musical tour though your house. Explore fun and easy ways the whole family can stay safe and go green. Enjoy original music, including the theme song for the show, Hello House! plus Pipes, Pipes, Wire and Wood; If Walls Could Talk, and Get Ready.

Fall City Library, Tuesday, November 18, 7pm
Vashon Library, Saturday, November 22, 2pm
Issaquah Library, Tuesday, November 25, 10:30am and 11:30am
Bothell Regional Library, Tuesday, December 9, 10:30am

Thank you to our generous supporters of the Hello House programs.

Fall Session – Writing Workshops

Write Your Memoir
Presented by Jennifer D. Munro
Wednesday, December 17, 7pm, Mercer Island Library

Memoir remains one of the hottest genres in the publishing world. Learn key concepts to write and market your personal story. We’ll use writing prompts to help you help you find your way in to your memories and get them onto the page. Jennifer D. Munro’s work has appeared in more than fifty publications. Excerpts from her memoir have been published in numerous anthologies and journals, such as The Bigger the Better the Tighter the Sweater: 21 Funny Women on Beauty and Body Image, and Secrets & Confidences: The Complicated Truth About Women’s Friendships.

Teen Writing Circle

North Bend Library
Tuesday November 18, 3-4:30pm

Are you creating your own novel, play, poetry, or a comic book? Want to learn how to improve your writing? Come ready to write, share and get feedback to improve your work. We will do various writing exercises, play games and learn new writing techniques.
For teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Sarah at 425-888-0554 or sslynch@kcls.org