Writing and Open Mic Events at The Seattle Public Library in December
release date: November 5, 2019
The Seattle Public Library will offer open mics, writing groups, workshops and poetry readings at several locations throughout the city in December.
SCHEDULE
Reading Between the Lines - Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 6, Books Spiral 6 Meeting Room, 206-386-4636. A weekly group that reads and discusses poetry. Each week focuses on a different poet selected by group members; poetry selections will be provided.
Writers Read – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908. A monthly open mic with selected author readings on the second Sunday of each month, presented in partnership with African-American Writers' Alliance.
Seattle Writes: Representing Race Plus - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 206-684-7455. Instructor: Nisi Shawl. How do you realistically represent characters who are different from you in more than one way? Exercises, examples and discussion help you depict the busy intersections of race and gender, age and ability, and many other diverse backgrounds, showing them in your work’s setting, action, dialogue and relationships.
Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444. A monthly, drop-in writing group hosted by author Jeanine Walker. It features writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers.
It's About Time Writers' Reading Series – 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. A monthly series featuring author readings and open mics. The 362nd meeting features readings from Doug Johnson of Cave Moon Press, and Priscilla Long. There will be an open mic extravaganza in honor of the recent publication of the It's About Time Writers' Reading Series' anthology, "So, Dear Writer..."
PoetsWest – 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547. A monthly open mic that takes place on the second Saturday of each month, featuring readings of poetry and prose. This month's reading features Bill Carty and Michael Magee.
Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908. A monthly, drop-in writing group hosted by author Brett Hamil. It features writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers.
Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Fremont Branch, 731 N. 35th St., 206-684-4084. A monthly, drop-in writing group hosted by author Alma García. It features writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers.
Poetry Potluck – 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. Join our informal gathering to listen to and read poetry aloud. Bring a few favorite poems, whether classics or new discoveries, and share them around the table. This is a feast of poetry. (Not a food event.)
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