Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and...
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and...
Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The book chosen for this month's discussion is The Lost Man by Jane Harper. Two brothers meet in the remote Australian outback when the third brother is found dead, in this stunning story of suspense from NYT best...
Whether you're new to puzzles and tabletop games or are looking for people to play with, join others in a relaxed evening of gaming at the library. Feel free to use one of the puzzles and games in our collection or bring your own with you!
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist and poet Paige Lewis for a discussion of their debut novel, Canon. Paige is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via...
Join Francisco Aragón and a constellation of DC-area poets to celebrate Handbook of Foams/Manual de espumas by Gerardo Diego, translated by Francisco Aragón. Gerardo Diego was arguably the least known of Spain’s “generation of 27,” which included Federico Garcia Lorca. Written in 1922 when the poet was 26, Handbook of Foams was one of the most important eruptions in...
Cécile McLorin Salvant is known for her rich contralto voice, captivating storytelling, and genre-defying style.
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering...
View the art, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments on this self-guided walking tour.
FRI JUNE 12 | 8:30PM DOORS/DINNER 6:30PM
Join your favorite downtown Bethesda fitness studios for a series of FREE outdoor classes in Caroline Freeland Park!
Join MoCo Pride Center for a special author event in the Kason Mordechai Smith Inclusive Books Library for Pride Month! On Saturday, 6/13, from 1-2 PM, local author N.N. Nicky comes to Bethesda for a discussion and reading from his new short story collection, That Missing Piece. Copies of the book will also be available...