EVENTS CALENDAR
Drop-in Writing Workshop, Tuesday, March 2nd 6:30 pm Virtually Hosted by The Cabin
Are you ready to try a little writing of your own? The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM MST on the first and third Tuesday of each month, will give you a chance to let your creativity flow. Local Writer Heidi Kraay will lead you and other aspiring artists through unique prompts designed to inspire your next story or poem. Register to receive the virtual link at thecabinidaho.org
Book Discussion, Saturday, March 6th 1:00 pm Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel and Victory Branches
Join Treasure Valley Reads for our virtual book club on our latest annual community-wide reading pick, A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Copies available for checkout at your local library. Please email Molly at mnota@adalib.org for a link to the virtual event.
Book Discussion, Tuesday, March 9th, 6 pm Virtually hosted by Meridian Library District
This event is offered as part of Treasure Valley Reads, a community-wide reading project. A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin is Treasure Valley Reads book pick for 2021. All are welcome to join us in an open discussion of these remarkable short stories. https://www.mld.org/book-discussion-manual-cleaning-women
Book Discussion, March 11th, 2:00pm, Virtually hosted by Garden City Public Library
Join us as we discuss the 2021 Treasure Valley Reads book: A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. To register, please email Amanda at aberardinelli@gardencitylibrary.org
Star Branch Book Club, Saturday March 13th at 10:00 am Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library, Star Branch
Join us as we discuss Treasure Valley Reads selection: A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email Birgit at bphelps@adalib.org to receive a Zoom link to the event.
What Makes A Great Short Story? Writing Workshop with Sherry Briscoe Saturday March 13th 10:00am - 11:00am hosted by Nampa Public Library
Learn the path of the short story through history, then delve into what exactly makes a great short story with author, Sherry Briscoe. She’ll show you the elements of a good short story, give you idea starters, and discuss ways to use short stories in your writing career. https://nampalibrary.libcal.com/event/7531416
Drop-in Writing Workshop, Tuesday, March 16th 6:30 pm - Virtually hosted by The Cabin
Are you ready to try a little writing of your own? The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM MST on the first and third Tuesday of each month, will give you a chance to let your creativity flow. Local Writer Cassie Angley will lead you and other aspiring artists through unique prompts designed to inspire your next story or poem. Register to receive the virtual link at thecabinidaho.org
Lucia Berlin Influences, Thursday, March 18th, 6pm. Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library
Lucia Berlin has been heralded as one of the greatest short story fiction writers of her time. Join a vibrant array of local writers and artists as they explore the most influential forces in Berlin’s work. Please email Molly at mnota@adalib.org to receive a link to the event.
Writing Workshop, Friday March 19th at 1:00 pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
Join library staffer and creative writing teacher Katie Fuller to discuss Lucia Berlin’s life and work. Attendees will be invited to respond to a series of writing prompts inspired by A Manual for Cleaning Women. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Come learn and create from this genre-defying series of stories and Berlin’s extraordinary life as a writer in Idaho and beyond. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
Drop-in Book Club, Wednesday, March 24, 12:00 pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
All are welcome to join us in an open discussion of the remarkable short stories in A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
How We Talk About Class and Race in A Manual for Cleaning Women, Thursday, March 25th at 6:00 pm Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library
Many have praised Lucia Berlin as one of the greatest short story writers in the world of contemporary American Fiction. How do her stories read today in the context of calls for racial equality and social justice? Dig deeper into the representations of class and race in A Manual for Cleaning Women. Come ready to examine Berlin’s characters, language, and images through a contemporary lens, and to answer the question: what is the purpose of highlighting this in everyday American life and how can we learn from it? Join Boise State University Professor Reshmi Mukherjee for this in-depth conversation. Please email Molly at mnota@adalib.org to receive a link to the event.
Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing for the Family: March 27th at 2pm, hosted virtually by Caldwell Public Library
Join us virtually as we explore some tips on how to write creatively. An activity for the whole family! Drop by the library to get a writing kit to get started, or just join us online and learn about the writing process. Please email infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for an event link.
Writing Workshop, Monday March 29th at 6:30 pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
Join Library staffer and creative writing teacher Katie Fuller to discuss Lucia Berlin’s life and work. Attendees will be invited to respond to a series of writing prompts inspired by A Manual for Cleaning Women. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Come learn and create from this genre-defying series of stories and Berlin’s extraordinary life as a writer in Idaho and beyond. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
Hidden Springs Branch Book Club, Tuesday March 30th at 6:00 pm Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library, Hidden Springs Branch
We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6pm. March's book will be A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin. If you would like to check out a copy, call the library at 208-229-2665 or email Jennifer at jhuizinga@adalib.org. Please email Jennifer at jhuizinga@adalib.org for an event link.
Drop-in Book Club, April 6, 6:30pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
All are welcome to join us in an open discussion of the remarkable short stories in A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
Book Discussion, April 22nd, 6:00pm, hosted virtually by Caldwell Public Library
Join us virtually as we discuss this year's Treasure Valley Reads book: A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for an event link.
Are you ready to try a little writing of your own? The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM MST on the first and third Tuesday of each month, will give you a chance to let your creativity flow. Local Writer Heidi Kraay will lead you and other aspiring artists through unique prompts designed to inspire your next story or poem. Register to receive the virtual link at thecabinidaho.org
Book Discussion, Saturday, March 6th 1:00 pm Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel and Victory Branches
Join Treasure Valley Reads for our virtual book club on our latest annual community-wide reading pick, A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Copies available for checkout at your local library. Please email Molly at mnota@adalib.org for a link to the virtual event.
Book Discussion, Tuesday, March 9th, 6 pm Virtually hosted by Meridian Library District
This event is offered as part of Treasure Valley Reads, a community-wide reading project. A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin is Treasure Valley Reads book pick for 2021. All are welcome to join us in an open discussion of these remarkable short stories. https://www.mld.org/book-discussion-manual-cleaning-women
Book Discussion, March 11th, 2:00pm, Virtually hosted by Garden City Public Library
Join us as we discuss the 2021 Treasure Valley Reads book: A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. To register, please email Amanda at aberardinelli@gardencitylibrary.org
Star Branch Book Club, Saturday March 13th at 10:00 am Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library, Star Branch
Join us as we discuss Treasure Valley Reads selection: A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email Birgit at bphelps@adalib.org to receive a Zoom link to the event.
What Makes A Great Short Story? Writing Workshop with Sherry Briscoe Saturday March 13th 10:00am - 11:00am hosted by Nampa Public Library
Learn the path of the short story through history, then delve into what exactly makes a great short story with author, Sherry Briscoe. She’ll show you the elements of a good short story, give you idea starters, and discuss ways to use short stories in your writing career. https://nampalibrary.libcal.com/event/7531416
Drop-in Writing Workshop, Tuesday, March 16th 6:30 pm - Virtually hosted by The Cabin
Are you ready to try a little writing of your own? The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM MST on the first and third Tuesday of each month, will give you a chance to let your creativity flow. Local Writer Cassie Angley will lead you and other aspiring artists through unique prompts designed to inspire your next story or poem. Register to receive the virtual link at thecabinidaho.org
Lucia Berlin Influences, Thursday, March 18th, 6pm. Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library
Lucia Berlin has been heralded as one of the greatest short story fiction writers of her time. Join a vibrant array of local writers and artists as they explore the most influential forces in Berlin’s work. Please email Molly at mnota@adalib.org to receive a link to the event.
Writing Workshop, Friday March 19th at 1:00 pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
Join library staffer and creative writing teacher Katie Fuller to discuss Lucia Berlin’s life and work. Attendees will be invited to respond to a series of writing prompts inspired by A Manual for Cleaning Women. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Come learn and create from this genre-defying series of stories and Berlin’s extraordinary life as a writer in Idaho and beyond. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
Drop-in Book Club, Wednesday, March 24, 12:00 pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
All are welcome to join us in an open discussion of the remarkable short stories in A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
How We Talk About Class and Race in A Manual for Cleaning Women, Thursday, March 25th at 6:00 pm Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library
Many have praised Lucia Berlin as one of the greatest short story writers in the world of contemporary American Fiction. How do her stories read today in the context of calls for racial equality and social justice? Dig deeper into the representations of class and race in A Manual for Cleaning Women. Come ready to examine Berlin’s characters, language, and images through a contemporary lens, and to answer the question: what is the purpose of highlighting this in everyday American life and how can we learn from it? Join Boise State University Professor Reshmi Mukherjee for this in-depth conversation. Please email Molly at mnota@adalib.org to receive a link to the event.
Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing for the Family: March 27th at 2pm, hosted virtually by Caldwell Public Library
Join us virtually as we explore some tips on how to write creatively. An activity for the whole family! Drop by the library to get a writing kit to get started, or just join us online and learn about the writing process. Please email infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for an event link.
Writing Workshop, Monday March 29th at 6:30 pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
Join Library staffer and creative writing teacher Katie Fuller to discuss Lucia Berlin’s life and work. Attendees will be invited to respond to a series of writing prompts inspired by A Manual for Cleaning Women. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Come learn and create from this genre-defying series of stories and Berlin’s extraordinary life as a writer in Idaho and beyond. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
Hidden Springs Branch Book Club, Tuesday March 30th at 6:00 pm Virtually hosted by Ada Community Library, Hidden Springs Branch
We meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6pm. March's book will be A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories by Lucia Berlin. If you would like to check out a copy, call the library at 208-229-2665 or email Jennifer at jhuizinga@adalib.org. Please email Jennifer at jhuizinga@adalib.org for an event link.
Drop-in Book Club, April 6, 6:30pm Virtually hosted by Boise Public Library
All are welcome to join us in an open discussion of the remarkable short stories in A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email June at jmeissner@cityofboise.org for an event link.
Book Discussion, April 22nd, 6:00pm, hosted virtually by Caldwell Public Library
Join us virtually as we discuss this year's Treasure Valley Reads book: A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Please email infolibrary@cityofcaldwell.org for an event link.
