Library to Host Writing Workshop Series for Teens

Tompkins County Public Library will host “Spark a Reaction: Speculative Fiction Writing for Teens,” Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., from August 4 through August 27 in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.

Participants will be encouraged to explore unknown worlds with celebrated local author and poet Katharyn Howd Machan.  This series will offer insight into writing works of science fiction and fantasy.  Pieces created during “Spark a Reaction” will be published in book form, distributed to participants and added to the Library’s collection.  Attendees will also have an opportunity to share their work with the public during the last session.

This program is free and open to the public; however space is limited.  To register, contact Teen Services Librarian Regina DeMauro at (607) 272-4557 extension 274 or rdemauro@tcpl.org.