Library, Zahava Present Community Read Writing Workshop

Tompkins County Public Library will host “Family, Identity, Life and Death: Writing in Response to “Blasphemy,” a creative writing workshop facilitated by Tompkins County Poet Laureate Irene “Zee” Zahava, Tuesday, October 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room-West.

Being held in conjunction with TCPL’s 2017 Community Read of Sherman Alexie’s “Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories,” this free workshop will explore themes featured in the book and is open to adults who enjoy writing and sharing their work.

Space is limited and advance registration required. To register, contact Zahava directly at zee@twcny.rr.com or (607) 273-4675.

Now in its 15^th year, the Community Read encourages readers to experience the bond of literature by reading and discussing the same title. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the Library’s collection and limited copies are available for local book groups and not-for-profit organizations.