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Writing Workshop with Ken Bloom

Informal workshop with local fiction author

2019-12-11 18:00:00 2019-12-11 19:30:00 America/Chicago Writing Workshop with Ken Bloom Collins Aerospace retiree, author of ten published novels and eighteen total will be here to talk about the writing process and offer advice about the craft. Downtown Library - Commons

Wednesday, December 11
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-12-11 18:00:00 2019-12-11 19:30:00 America/Chicago Writing Workshop with Ken Bloom Collins Aerospace retiree, author of ten published novels and eighteen total will be here to talk about the writing process and offer advice about the craft. Downtown Library - Commons

Collins Aerospace retiree, author of ten published novels and eighteen total will be here to talk about the writing process and offer advice about the craft.

Have you ever wanted to write a novel but didn't know where to start? Are you curious about publishing? Ken Bloom, multi-genre novelist will be here to answer your questions and interact in an informal and friendly setting. All are welcome.

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Read | Maker Room and Technology | Learn | Connect |

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Downtown Library

Phone: 319.261.READ

Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.

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