The North-East branch will close early at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, due to staff shortages.
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Monday, November 4, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Missouri Valley Special Collections Manager Jeremy Drouin will introduce program participants to the first steps of researching one’s family tree....
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
If you’ve used the phrase, “That was pure poetry,” then you’ll know poetry is more than just craft. It can also create an effable, beautiful, almos...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2:00pm
In Person
The cover letter is a cornerstone of any good job application, and it can also help you stand out as a tenant when searching for housing. Well writ...
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Saturday, November 9, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Finding hours to put pen to paper is often the biggest block to creativity. Carve out dedicated time to silence your inner critic and learn to writ...
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Grandpa and Grandma’s first meeting. Your parents’ journey to America. The birth of your first (or fifth) child. All families have stories, but man...
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Have an idea you’re dying to write as a novel? A killer thriller, a steamy romance, or cozy mystery? Novels are one of the most versatile art forms...
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00pm
In Person
A story’s characters are what gives it a beating heart. From their innermost thoughts and words to the complex choices they make, this course will...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Poetry is not only about word choice; it’s also about how the words lay on the page. This class will explore poetic forms that emphasize how the wo...
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Monday, December 2, 2024
1:00pm
In Person
Figurative language can help illuminate the meaning of a story, its characters, or its theme. In this course, we’ll review pieces like “A White Her...