Spring Poetry Workshop make-up class

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When: May 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

The Fort Plain Free Library announces the make-up date for the spring poetry workshop originally scheduled for April 23rd. The second of two creative writing workshops facilitated by writer Joan Caska will focus on nature and the environment. She said, “Whether you’re an experienced writer, you’d like to give poetry a first try, or you’re just excited about reading poetry, … Read More

Spring Book, Plant & White Elephant Sale

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When: May 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain

Come to the Fort Plain Free Library’s annual Spring Book, Plant and White Elephant Sale during the village-wide garage sale weekend in Fort Plain for books, plants, and more!

Spring Book, Plant & White Elephant Sale

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When: May 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain

Come to the Fort Plain Free Library’s annual Spring Book, Plant and White Elephant Sale during the village-wide garage sale weekend in Fort Plain for books, plants, and more!

Explorations in Writing: The Short Story Workshop

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When: August 18, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

This workshop, facilitated by Siena College Teaching Assistant Professor of English James Belflower, explores how micro-fiction can lead to major drama as we write stories under 500 words. This program is made possible, in part, with funding by the NYS Council on the Arts and this library.

Explorations in Writing: You Are a Character, Too Workshop

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When: July 21, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

This workshop, facilitated by Siena College Teaching Assistant Professor of English James Belflower, explores how mining your autobiography can be very helpful in finding characters, storylines, and scenes for your fiction. This program is made possible, in part, with funding by the NYS Council on the Arts and this library.  

Explorations in Writing: The Lively Object Workshop

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When: October 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

This workshop, facilitated by Siena College Teaching Assistant Professor of English James Belflower, explores how everyday objects seem to have a life of their own and can inspire adventures in perception, flights of fancy, and vivid moments of nostalgia in our writing. This program is made possible, in part, with funding by the NYS Council on the Arts and this … Read More

Explorations in Writing: Writing as Walking Workshop II

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When: June 16, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

This workshop, facilitated by Siena College Teaching Assistant Professor of English James Belflower, explores how walking reveals new rhythms, sensory surprises, and innovative thoughts in our writing. This program is made possible, in part, with funding by the NYS Council on the Arts and this library.

Explorations in Writing: Writing as Walking Workshop I

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When: June 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

This workshop, facilitated by Siena College Teaching Assistant Professor of English James Belflower, explores how walking reveals new rhythms, sensory surprises, and innovative thoughts in our writing. This program is made possible, in part, with funding by the NYS Council on the Arts and this library.

Book Discussion with Audrey Kupferberg

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When: October 6, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

Book discussion on Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing, facilitated by WAMC film commentator Audrey Kupferberg. Kupferberg is a lecturer at SUNY Albany, where she teaches courses in film history in the Art Department. This program is made possible, in part, with funding from the NYS Council on the Arts and this library.

Book Discussion with James Belflower

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When: June 9, 2019 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Plain Free Library, 19 Willett St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

Book discussion  on Laura Sims’ novel, Looker, facilitated by Siena College Teaching Assistant Professor James Belflower. Program made possible, in part, with funding from the NYS Council on the Arts and this library.