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Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction

with award-winning writer, Cat Rambo
2026-01-15 17:30:00 2026-01-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension? Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Thursday, January 15
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 17:30:00 2026-01-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension? Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Francis Branch

The Pasture Room

How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension?

Come prepared to write in the class as we test out some of the principles of turning ordinary existence into the fantastic! 

photo of author of Cat Rambo

Cat Rambo (they/them) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer and editor. Rambo is winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novelette for "Carpe Glitter". They were co-editor of Fantasy Magazine from 2007 to 2011, which earned them a 2012 World Fantasy Special Award—Non-professional nomination.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature & Writing | Language & Storytelling |

Francis Branch
Phone: 574-282-4641
Branch manager
Tisa Birdette
Hours
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 Closed
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Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, outdoor patio

Upcoming events

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Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Chess Club
Wed, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Looking for... more
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Francis Branch Crochet and Knitting Club
Thu, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
Euchre Club
Fri, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Sounds of the Season
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Francis Branch,The Silo Room
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Come celebrate the season with us with music, stories, and creativity at the library.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Getting Started Online: A Guide to Computer Basics - A Computer Literacy Series
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Silo Room
Grow your... more
Grow your skills in this two part Computer Basics Workshop! Master the essentials of connecting to the internet, searching for information, and browsing safely.
Making Lemonade: A Positive Change Club
Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Want to... more
Want to focus on growth and positive goals? Want an encouraging community to support you while you are doing it? Join the Making Lemonade Community Club!
Chess Club
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Crafting Connections - Colorful Beaded Suncatchers
Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Pasture Room
Crafting is... more
Crafting is better together! Bring some color to the winter at this beading extravaganza. Create a vibrant suncatcher using colorful beads and simple jewelry-making techniques.
The Green Dragon - A Fantasy Book Club
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.
Euchre Club
Fri, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Getting Started Online: A Guide to Computer Basics - A Computer Literacy Series
Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Silo Room
Grow your... more
Grow your skills in this two part Computer Basics Workshop! Master the essentials of connecting to the internet, searching for information, and browsing safely.
Chess Club
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet and Knitting Club
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Looking for... more
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Euchre Club
Fri, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Euchre Club
Fri, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Book Talks
Tue, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!
Chess Club
Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Euchre Club
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet and Knitting Club
Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
The Green Dragon - A Fantasy Book Club
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.
Euchre Club
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Making Lemonade: A Positive Change Club
Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
Want to... more
Want to focus on growth and positive goals? Want an encouraging community to support you while you are doing it? Join the Making Lemonade Community Club!
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet and Knitting Club
Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction - with award-winning writer, Cat Rambo
Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pasture Room
How can you... more
How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension?
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