Are you interested in learning more about Russia? Local resident, Helen Kaminsky will talk about this country’s history and culture. She is a native of Russia and has a good knowledge of the past and present of this vast country.
Events
Adult Storytime
Why should kids have all the fun? Listen as Ashley (from the Caledonia Library) and Amanda (from The Wired Rooster) read stories aloud while you enjoy a glass of beer or wine (or coffee or soda).
Stories are from a wide range of fun genres, but do contain some adult language and mild adult themes, therefore this event is not suitable for children.
Presented in partnership with the Caledonia Public Library. Free admission.
**Does “ADULT” mean something risqué? HAHA, NO! It just means leave the kids at home and make it a date night.**
Armchair Travelers: Israel
Local resident Char Meiners will show pictures and discuss her trip to Israel. Learn more about the ancient past without ever leaving your chair!
National Science Fiction Day
“Elf” Viewing Party
Love the holiday classic “Elf”? You might love it more when you’re shouting, singing, and snacking along with it!
Students in 6th-12th grade will receive prop bags and instructions for interacting with this beloved film. There will also be a snack bar with some of Buddy’s favorite treats. Rated PG. 97 minutes. For teens in grades 6-12.
NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) believes stories matter. The event began in 1999, and in 2005, National Novel Writing Month became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. NaNoWriMo’s programs now include National Novel Writing Month in November, Camp NaNoWriMo, the Young Writers Program, Come Write In, and the “Now What?” Months.
In 2017:
- 402,142 participants, including 95,912 students and educators in the Young Writers Program, started the month as auto mechanics, out-of-work actors, and middle school English teachers. They walked away novelists.
- 972 volunteer Municipal Liaisons guided 646 regions on six continents.
- 1,195 libraries, bookstores, and community centers opened their doors to novelists through the Come Write In program.
- 65,962 Campers tackled a writing project—novel or not—at Camp NaNoWriMo.
Hundreds of NaNoWriMo novels have been traditionally published. They include Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants, Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, Hugh Howey’s Wool, Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl, Jason Hough’s The Darwin Elevator, and Marissa Meyer’s Cinder.
Each year, authors offer mentorship to our participants through pep talks. Past author mentors have included Gene Luen Yang, Roxane Gay, John Green, N. K. Jemisin, and Veronica Roth.