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Poetics of Witnessing Joy

A Meet an Author, Be an Author Workshop

2023-10-21 12:00:00 2023-10-21 13:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetics of Witnessing Joy Through interactive writing prompts & discussions around the work of poets like Ross Gay, Lucille Clifton, and more we will explore new ways to witness joy in our own lives through poetry & community. Central Library -

Saturday, October 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 12:00:00 2023-10-21 13:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetics of Witnessing Joy Through interactive writing prompts & discussions around the work of poets like Ross Gay, Lucille Clifton, and more we will explore new ways to witness joy in our own lives through poetry & community. Central Library -

Through interactive writing prompts & discussions around the work of poets like Ross Gay, Lucille Clifton, and more we will explore new ways to witness joy in our own lives through poetry & community.

In This joy seeking poetry workshop, participants will explore how they practice the act of witnessing Joy in the darkest places. Through interactive writing prompts & discussions around the work of poets like Ross Gay, Lucille Clifton, and more we will explore new ways to witness joy in our own lives through poetry & community.

Be sure to check out the other Meet an Author, Be an Author workshops, the Local Authors Book Fair, and networking events throughout the day!

This event is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

And to get prepped, here are some book lists about writing!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Workshop |

TAGS: | Writing | Meet an Author Be an Author |

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Phone: 317-275-4100

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As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

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