Young Writers' Workshop at NTL

Young Writers Short Story Workshops 2013

At The Newbury Town Library

Author and Creative Writing Teacher Paul Myette, with Miss Olivia, invite young writers to join us as we workshop short fiction, here at the library. We ask for a commitment to all these dates and times, so that our writers will be able to produce one new, original piece of short fiction. Writers are encouraged to bring original writing they are working on, or an idea for a story they would like to begin. This workshop is open to all middle school and high school students.

The first three, hour-long workshops will help writers to dissect the form of the short story, working on these three important aspects, all allowing to make for a rich and well-written piece.

·         Thursday, July 18^th from 5-6 PM: Developing Dialog

·         Thursday, July 25^th from 5-6 PM: Developing Action

·         Thursday, August 1^st from 5-6 PM: Developing Conflict

Writers will then share with the group their stories, allowing for teachers and peers to positively critique and work through any issues the writer might be having with the story.

·         Thursday, August 8^th from 5-7 PM: Critique

We invite our writers, their families and friends, to join us with some light refreshments as we hold an open-mic here at the library to celebrate the completion of this workshop and their final pieces of short fiction.

·         Thursday. August 29^th from 5-7 PM: Story Share

Spaces will be limited, and all writing levels and abilities are welcome. Please contact Miss Olivia to register now! 978-465-0539 or ogatti@mvlc.org

All Your Summer Reading Goodies and Events!

The Newbury Town Library

Invites You To Dig Into Reading

Summer Reading 2013

JUNE:

Wednesday, June 19^th  5-7 PM

Triton High School Photography Exhibit

Opening Night Reception

Friday, June 21^st 2:30-5 PM

Spoil Your Supper Summer Reading Kick Off

With Children’s Author/Illustrator Jef Czekaj!

Come sign-up for our Summer Reading program and become eligible for Topsfield Read-to-Win prizes and

ice cream and Grow ‘Em Garden Kits!

Wednesday, June 26^th 1:30-2:30

Crafternoon

Come make a seasonally inspired craft with Rani! Great for the whole family! Registration required.

JULY:

Wednesday, July 10^th, 1-2 PM

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

Miss Candi and Miss Beth lead a fun and family-friendly yoga class for those aged 3-5 years.

Registration required. 

Wednesday, July 10^th, 3-5 PM

Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center’s Butterfly Carnival!

Open to all and great for the whole family! Art projects, games, and exploration into the wonderful world of caterpillars, butterflies, and gardens to attract them!

No registration required!

Thursday, July 11^th, 1:30-3 PM

Creating Dance Workshop 1

Dance instructor Julie Pike Edmonds invites children

aged 7-10 to come learn how dance is created and encourages those to make their own choreography!

This is part one of a two part workshop. Registration is required and enrollment is limited!

Friday, July 12^th, 1:30-3 PM

Creating Dance Workshop 2

Julie Pike Edmonds continues her workshop for 7-10 year olds curious about what it takes to make their

own personal dance. The last 45 minutes will be dedicated to student’s performances. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! Registration is required and enrollment is limited.

Wednesday, July 17^th 3-5 PM

Massachusetts Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center’s Traveling Tide Pools Carnival!

Open to all and great for the whole family! Art projects, games, and exploration into the wonderful world of sea life and tide pools, found on our local beaches. This event will be held at PITA Hall on Plum Island. No registration required!

Wednesday, July 24^th 11:45-12:30 PM

Creative Movement

Julie Pike Edmonds leads young dancers through the beginnings of dance in this class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

AUGUST:

Wednesday, August 14^th, 1-2 PM

Family Yoga with Roots to Wings

Miss Candi and Miss Beth lead a fun and family-friendly yoga class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

Thursday, August 15^th 11-12 PM

Gwendolyn the Dancing Pig

Author and North Shore Performing Arts Center will read and perform this hilarious tale! Q&A with the author and dancers afterwards. No registration required.

Wednesday, August 28^th 11:45-12:30 PM

Creative Movement

Julie Pike Edmonds leads young dancers through the beginnings of dance in this class for those aged 3-5 years. Registration required.

CONTINUING:

Do-Drops Playgroup, Thursdays, 10:30-12 PM

An informal, unstructured playtime with arts and crafts for all ages!

7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8

Simple & Sweet Story Time, Fridays, 11:30-12 PM

A thematic story time with songs and craft!

7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9

 Summer Reading will be open from June 21^st-August 30^th. 

Family and individual reader registration is available. Individual registration goes up to age 12.

All registered must commit to reading 20+ hours a week to be eligible for The Topsfield Fair Read-To-Win prizes, and our Jabberwocky Bookstore gift certificates raffle.

Call 978-465-0539 or email ogatti@mvlc.org to register or with questions.

***All events here are made possible by

The Friends of The Newbury Town Library.***