The Racine Public Library will host a program on "Birdscaping in the Midwest" on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2:00 pm. The free program will teach participants how to increase the number and variety of birds, butterflies, bees, and bats in their yards by growing native plants offering natural habitat and a year-long smorgasbord of berries, nuts, and seeds. The program is free; registration is requested. Call 262.636.9217 or visit www.racinelibrary.info to register.
The Library will also host the teen creative writing club, "Strong Voices", on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 1:00-3:00 pm. These monthly workshops are free and open to young, passionate writers ages 13-18. The gatherings focus on the finer details of writing within different genres and formats. There is no cost for the workshops and all supplies will be provided. While registration is requested, walk-ins are welcome. To register call the library at 262.636.9245 or visit www.racinelibrary.info.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, May 10, 2010
Library Hosts Writing Programs
Writer's Cramp? Jog your imagination these two great opportunities!
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., invites community members of all ages to participate in the third annual Write-a-thon, being held July 5-10, in which participants will raise funds to support the Racine Public Library and local authors.
Participants are asked to acquire sponsors from among friends, families and local community organizations to raise money for creative writing produced during the Write-a-thon. Since many forms of writing can only be judged subjectively, sponsorship will be based on quantitative measures: the number of pages written, word count, or time spent writing.
The Racine Public Library believes in supporting the local arts community and has pledged to gift participating writers with half of the proceeds. The remaining funds will enable the Library to contribute new material to its nationally recognized Poetry Collection.
People of all ages and levels of writing experience are encouraged to participate. Throughout the week, during regularly scheduled hours, the library will provide group writing space for participating authors.
Interested participants should contact Nick Demske at nick.demske@racinelibrary.info for more information or to register for the event. A message may also be left for Nick at 262.619.2571. An informational meeting will be scheduled one week prior to the Write-a-thon.
Writers of all levels are also invited to attend the monthly gathering of "Writer's Cramp". This group of local community members meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6pm to discuss and share personal writing and the writing of other authors. The group also has a Facebook page where discussion can take place in between meetings. You can find them at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Writers-Cramp/113562295334008?ref=search&sid=1299110495.552833959..1 The next gatherings of Writer's Cramp will be held on May 10 and 24. All are welcome, no registration is necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their own written work.
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., invites community members of all ages to participate in the third annual Write-a-thon, being held July 5-10, in which participants will raise funds to support the Racine Public Library and local authors.
Participants are asked to acquire sponsors from among friends, families and local community organizations to raise money for creative writing produced during the Write-a-thon. Since many forms of writing can only be judged subjectively, sponsorship will be based on quantitative measures: the number of pages written, word count, or time spent writing.
The Racine Public Library believes in supporting the local arts community and has pledged to gift participating writers with half of the proceeds. The remaining funds will enable the Library to contribute new material to its nationally recognized Poetry Collection.
People of all ages and levels of writing experience are encouraged to participate. Throughout the week, during regularly scheduled hours, the library will provide group writing space for participating authors.
Interested participants should contact Nick Demske at nick.demske@racinelibrary.info for more information or to register for the event. A message may also be left for Nick at 262.619.2571. An informational meeting will be scheduled one week prior to the Write-a-thon.
Writers of all levels are also invited to attend the monthly gathering of "Writer's Cramp". This group of local community members meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6pm to discuss and share personal writing and the writing of other authors. The group also has a Facebook page where discussion can take place in between meetings. You can find them at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Writers-Cramp/113562295334008?ref=search&sid=1299110495.552833959..1 The next gatherings of Writer's Cramp will be held on May 10 and 24. All are welcome, no registration is necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their own written work.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Saturdays, June 21 & 28: Community Journalism: Share Your Stories
We all have a story to share. It could be about a personal experience, a problem in your neighborhood or an issue that's important to your community. In today's media world, you can help people by writing and publishing these stories. The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., will once again host free community journalism classes facilitated by local journalist Dustin Block designed to empower community members to use local media and to spread important stories to the public.
On June 21 and June 28 from 2-4 p.m. the library will feature Be A Journalist!, a two-day class for people interested in the nuts and bolts of reporting news. You'll learn how to ask questions, take notes, investigate ideas and put everything together into a compelling news story. Participants should come ready to work! The first week we'll cover the basics, and everyone will leave with a story assignment to bring back to the class a week later. The second week we'll edit stories, fill in gaps and publish them online.
Although drop-in participants are welcome, registration is recommended for these free classes; call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 to reserve a spot.
The classes are a great opportunity for non-profit organizations, local businesses, writers, community activists and anyone interested in the media to learn how they can offer and create alternatives to mainstream media sources. It's easier than you think! No experience is required. All you need to bring is an interest in your surroundings and a willingness to tell others what you see.
Block, former city editor of The Journal Times, is a veteran local journalist with 13 years of experience writing and editing news stories for various publications. He is now editor of the Insider News, founder of RacinePost.com and a freelance writer for publications including Milwaukee Magazine, Wisconsin Builder Magazine and ConsumerSearch.com.
For questions about the content of the classes, contact Dustin at: dustin.block@gmail.com or (262) 488-3419.
On June 21 and June 28 from 2-4 p.m. the library will feature Be A Journalist!, a two-day class for people interested in the nuts and bolts of reporting news. You'll learn how to ask questions, take notes, investigate ideas and put everything together into a compelling news story. Participants should come ready to work! The first week we'll cover the basics, and everyone will leave with a story assignment to bring back to the class a week later. The second week we'll edit stories, fill in gaps and publish them online.
Although drop-in participants are welcome, registration is recommended for these free classes; call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 to reserve a spot.
The classes are a great opportunity for non-profit organizations, local businesses, writers, community activists and anyone interested in the media to learn how they can offer and create alternatives to mainstream media sources. It's easier than you think! No experience is required. All you need to bring is an interest in your surroundings and a willingness to tell others what you see.
Block, former city editor of The Journal Times, is a veteran local journalist with 13 years of experience writing and editing news stories for various publications. He is now editor of the Insider News, founder of RacinePost.com and a freelance writer for publications including Milwaukee Magazine, Wisconsin Builder Magazine and ConsumerSearch.com.
For questions about the content of the classes, contact Dustin at: dustin.block@gmail.com or (262) 488-3419.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Community Journalism: Share Your Stories
We all have a story to share. It could be about a personal experience, a problem in your neighborhood or an issue that's important to your community. In today's media world, you can help people by writing and publishing these stories. The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., will once again host a series of free community journalism classes facilitated by local journalist Dustin Block designed to empower community members to use local media and to spread important stories to the public.
Registration is recommended for these free classes; call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 to reserve a spot.
The classes are a great opportunity for non-profit organizations, local businesses, writers, community activists and anyone interested in the media to learn how they can offer and create alternatives to mainstream media sources. It's easier than you think! No experience is required. All you need to bring is an interest in your surroundings and a willingness to tell others what you see.
Block, former city editor of The Journal Times, is a veteran local journalist with 13 years of experience writing and editing news stories for various publications. He is now editor of the Insider News, founder of RacinePost.com and a freelance writer for publications including Milwaukee Magazine, Wisconsin Builder Magazine and ConsumerSearch.com.
For questions about the content of the classes, contact Dustin at: dustin.block@gmail.com or (262) 488-3419.
- How To Start A Blog: June 14, 2-4 p.m. Participants in this hands-on class will create their own blog on the Internet and leave being able to post stories, photos and video. We'll use the "Blogger" system to create a personal website that is easy to update and entirely free. Handouts will be provided. Just bring your questions and ideas!
- Be A Journalist! June 21 and June 28, 2-4 p.m. This two-day class is for people interested in the nuts and bolts of reporting news. You'll learn how to ask questions, take notes, investigate ideas and put everything together into a compelling news story. Participants should come ready to work! The first week we'll cover the basics, and everyone will leave with a story assignment to bring back to the class a week later. The second week we'll edit stories, fill in gaps and publish them online.
Registration is recommended for these free classes; call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 to reserve a spot.
The classes are a great opportunity for non-profit organizations, local businesses, writers, community activists and anyone interested in the media to learn how they can offer and create alternatives to mainstream media sources. It's easier than you think! No experience is required. All you need to bring is an interest in your surroundings and a willingness to tell others what you see.
Block, former city editor of The Journal Times, is a veteran local journalist with 13 years of experience writing and editing news stories for various publications. He is now editor of the Insider News, founder of RacinePost.com and a freelance writer for publications including Milwaukee Magazine, Wisconsin Builder Magazine and ConsumerSearch.com.
For questions about the content of the classes, contact Dustin at: dustin.block@gmail.com or (262) 488-3419.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
June 9-14: Library Hosts Community Write-a-Thon
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., invites community members of all ages to participate in their first ever Write-a-thon, June 9th-14th, in which participants will raise money not only for the Library, but for furthering their own interests in the arts.
Participants will ask friends, family or local businesses to sponsor them to write a certain quantity. Since many forms of writing can only be judged subjectively, sponsorship will be based off of number of pages written, word count, time spent writing or another kind of quantitative measurement. Half of the money raised will go to the Library to include more titles in their poetry section and the other half will go to the writer to further their endeavors in the arts. All members of the local community are encouraged to join the Library for this program, regardless of age or writing experience. For the week of the write-a-thon, during the Library's regular business hours, the Library will provide a space for participants to write together in an effort to not only meet the writing goals their sponsors set for them, but to congregate with each other and make further connections within their artistic community.
There will be an informational meeting open to anyone interested, which will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 1:30pm, to be held in the Lee Room of the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. Sponsorship materials will be distributed and all questions regarding the program are welcome. Whether community members are interested in sponsoring a writer, participating personally or would just like to know more about the program, all are encouraged to attend the meeting.
For more information, contact the Becky or Nick at 262.619.2571
Participants will ask friends, family or local businesses to sponsor them to write a certain quantity. Since many forms of writing can only be judged subjectively, sponsorship will be based off of number of pages written, word count, time spent writing or another kind of quantitative measurement. Half of the money raised will go to the Library to include more titles in their poetry section and the other half will go to the writer to further their endeavors in the arts. All members of the local community are encouraged to join the Library for this program, regardless of age or writing experience. For the week of the write-a-thon, during the Library's regular business hours, the Library will provide a space for participants to write together in an effort to not only meet the writing goals their sponsors set for them, but to congregate with each other and make further connections within their artistic community.
There will be an informational meeting open to anyone interested, which will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 1:30pm, to be held in the Lee Room of the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. Sponsorship materials will be distributed and all questions regarding the program are welcome. Whether community members are interested in sponsoring a writer, participating personally or would just like to know more about the program, all are encouraged to attend the meeting.
For more information, contact the Becky or Nick at 262.619.2571
Monday, March 31, 2008
Tuesday, April 15: Overcome Writer's Block with the Eloquent Author
"I have no time to write." "I'm not good enough to get published." "I don't know what to do with my written work."
If writing is your dream and any of these statements sound familiar, the Racine Public Library has a workshop designed just for you. On Tuesday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the library will host a workshop entitled, "Time to Write: There Are No Excuses." Facilitated by Marie Boyum of the Eloquent Author School of Writing, the interactive program will offer ideas to help you find time to write, ways to develop enthusiasm and confidence, and tips on how to take writing to the next level. A writing exercise and question/answer period will also be part of the evening. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended and may be made by calling the library at 262.636-9217. The library is located at 75 Seventh St. in Racine.
Marie Boyum is the author of three non-fiction books and school curriculums. She has also written for newspapers, trade publications and magazines, as well as on-line newsletters and articles. Boyum has taught at universities and library conferences throughout Wisconsin, and worked for Milwaukee Public Libraries as a Literacy Instructor. A former children's librarian, teacher, and bookstore owner, her enthusiasm for the power of words, and passion for writing and books, has been a driving force in her life. For more information about the Eloquent Author School of Writing, please visit the website at www.eloquentauthor.com.
If writing is your dream and any of these statements sound familiar, the Racine Public Library has a workshop designed just for you. On Tuesday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the library will host a workshop entitled, "Time to Write: There Are No Excuses." Facilitated by Marie Boyum of the Eloquent Author School of Writing, the interactive program will offer ideas to help you find time to write, ways to develop enthusiasm and confidence, and tips on how to take writing to the next level. A writing exercise and question/answer period will also be part of the evening. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended and may be made by calling the library at 262.636-9217. The library is located at 75 Seventh St. in Racine.
Marie Boyum is the author of three non-fiction books and school curriculums. She has also written for newspapers, trade publications and magazines, as well as on-line newsletters and articles. Boyum has taught at universities and library conferences throughout Wisconsin, and worked for Milwaukee Public Libraries as a Literacy Instructor. A former children's librarian, teacher, and bookstore owner, her enthusiasm for the power of words, and passion for writing and books, has been a driving force in her life. For more information about the Eloquent Author School of Writing, please visit the website at www.eloquentauthor.com.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sunday, March 2: Community Journalism: Share Your Stories
We all have a story to share. It could be about a personal experience, a problem in your neighborhood or an issue that's important to your community. In today's media world, you can help people by writing and publishing these stories.
On Sunday, March 2 at 2:30 p.m., local journalist Dustin Block will teach a free class on community journalism at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. The two-hour class will teach participants the basics of news reporting, how to get their stories in the local media, and how to start a community blog. The goal of the class is to empower community members to use local media and to spread important stories to the public. Registration is recommended for this free program and may made by calling the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217.
The class is a great opportunity for non-profit organizations, local businesses, writers, community activists and anyone interested in the media to learn how they can offer and create alternatives to mainstream media sources. It's easier than you think! No experience is required. All you need to bring is an interest in your surroundings and a willingness to tell others what you see.
Block, former city editor of The Journal Times, is a veteran local journalist with 13 years of experience writing and editing news stories for various publications. He is now editor of the Insider News, founder of RacinePost.com and a freelance writer for publications including Milwaukee Magazine, Wisconsin Builder Magazine and ConsumerSearch.com.
For questions about the class, contact Dustin at: dustin.block@gmail.com or (262) 488-3419.
On Sunday, March 2 at 2:30 p.m., local journalist Dustin Block will teach a free class on community journalism at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. The two-hour class will teach participants the basics of news reporting, how to get their stories in the local media, and how to start a community blog. The goal of the class is to empower community members to use local media and to spread important stories to the public. Registration is recommended for this free program and may made by calling the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217.
The class is a great opportunity for non-profit organizations, local businesses, writers, community activists and anyone interested in the media to learn how they can offer and create alternatives to mainstream media sources. It's easier than you think! No experience is required. All you need to bring is an interest in your surroundings and a willingness to tell others what you see.
Block, former city editor of The Journal Times, is a veteran local journalist with 13 years of experience writing and editing news stories for various publications. He is now editor of the Insider News, founder of RacinePost.com and a freelance writer for publications including Milwaukee Magazine, Wisconsin Builder Magazine and ConsumerSearch.com.
For questions about the class, contact Dustin at: dustin.block@gmail.com or (262) 488-3419.
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