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Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror, and more with librarian Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper, and a prolific author of more than 25 books spanning genres. He has been an NEA fellowship recipient and been the recipient of several awards including the Ray Bradbury Award from the Los Angeles Times, the Bram Stoker Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, the Jesse Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction from the Texas Institute of Letters, the Independent Publishers Award for Multicultural Fiction, and the Alex Award from American Library Association. He is the Ivena Baldwin Professor of English at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Adult Writing Group
Monday, October 02, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Adults, are you an avid writer or are you just starting to write your first story? Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own.
On even numbered months, members have the option to bring writing to share with the group. Members can either bring writing based on the writing prompt for the month or whatever they are currently working on. Stories should be no longer than four pages or 1,000 words whichever is longer.
During odd-number months, a small writing workshop is conducted.
This group offers friendly but constructive critiques. Finally, participants do not have to bring any writing if they do not want to. Questions? Email Cassandra at coconnell@cretelibrary.org or call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information.
Chills and Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones
Wednesday, October 04, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*** This program will be on Zoom. The registration link is https://bit.ly/ILP_StephenGrahamJones. Select Crete Public Library District in response to the question: How did you hear about this event? ***
Illinois librarian and Readers' Advisor Becky Spratford will join Stephen in conversation. She trains library staff all over the world on how to match books with readers through the local public library and runs the critically acclaimed blog RA for All. A devout horror fan, she writes a horror review column for Library Journal, is the author of The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Horror, and is a proud member of the Horror Writers Association.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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Adult Writing Group
Monday, November 06, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Adults, are you an avid writer or are you just starting to write your first story? Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own.
On even numbered months, members have the option to bring writing to share with the group. Members can either bring writing based on the writing prompt for the month or whatever they are currently working on. Stories should be no longer than four pages or 1,000 words whichever is longer.
During odd-number months, a small writing workshop is conducted.
This group offers friendly but constructive critiques. Finally, participants do not have to bring any writing if they do not want to. Questions? Email Cassandra at coconnell@cretelibrary.org or call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information.
Registration is open
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Adult Writing Group
Monday, December 04, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Adults, are you an avid writer or are you just starting to write your first story? Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own.
On even numbered months, members have the option to bring writing to share with the group. Members can either bring writing based on the writing prompt for the month or whatever they are currently working on. Stories should be no longer than four pages or 1,000 words whichever is longer.
During odd-number months, a small writing workshop is conducted.
This group offers friendly but constructive critiques. Finally, participants do not have to bring any writing if they do not want to. Questions? Email Cassandra at coconnell@cretelibrary.org or call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information.
