LIBRARY HOURS: MON-THU 10-8pm FRI 10-530pm SAT & SUN 1-5pm | Closures | (307) 733-2164
LIBRARY HOURS: MON-THU 10-8pm FRI 10-530pm SAT & SUN 1-5pm | Closures | (307) 733-2164
Join us for these two wonderful events with author Debra Gwartney! Read more about Debra’s work at www.debragwartney.com. 
9 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY
Autobiography vs. Memoir, and Other Matters Concerning Personal Narrative. 7-8 p.m. Author of the memoir Live Through This, Debra Gwartney talks about the shape of the memoir; gives ideas about shaping a life story into a compelling, engaging piece of prose; and offers exercises to get started on this challenging work. Lots of times for conversation, so bring questions about memoir writing and the writing process in general. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Contact: Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or
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10 SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY - 12 SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY
Memoir Writing Workshop with Debra Gwartney. 1-4 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-noon Sat.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Join author Debra Gwartney for this three-day, memoir-writing workshop. Explore how to shape family anecdotes, dates, and facts into a compelling and engaging narrative, whether for publication or for a personal library. Look at models of successful memoirs; engage in exercises to stir memory; practice writing and critique fellow participants 5-8 page stories. Gwartney is the author of the memoir, Live Through This (2009), related to the story of her relationship with her daughters broadcast on This American Life. She teaches nonfiction writing at Portland State University and lives in Oregon with her husband, writer Barry Lopez. Space is limited! Please register with Adult Humanities Coordinator, Oona Doherty, 733-2164 ext. 135 or
. Cost: Free. Location: Ordway Auditorium.
