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Meitheal Writers' Series

Writing Workshop

2027-01-20 18:00:00 2027-01-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Meitheal Writers' Series Gain insight from Irish writer-in-residence at the University of Notre Dame, Annemarie Ní Churreáin on how to spark your writing! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Ballroom B

Wednesday, January 20
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Gain insight from Irish writer-in-residence at the University of Notre Dame, Annemarie Ní Churreáin on how to spark your writing!

Irish writer-in-residence, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, from the University of Notre Dame, will be paired with a local writer, for reading and workshop sessions.  Annemarie has had experience serving as a writer-in-residence and hosting workshop events with several library branches in Ireland. Her work also draws from archival research. This workshop will include some focus on using library resources and public records as sources of inspiration!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing & Storytelling |

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