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NaNoWriMo
2019-11-04 19:00:00 2019-11-04 21:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo November is National Novel Writing Month. Come meet up with fellow writers and get a little work done in a fun, free supportive space with WiFi and outlets. For teens and adults. Drop in, no cost. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Monday, November 04
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-04 19:00:00 2019-11-04 21:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo November is National Novel Writing Month. Come meet up with fellow writers and get a little work done in a fun, free supportive space with WiFi and outlets. For teens and adults. Drop in, no cost. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

November is National Novel Writing Month. Come meet up with fellow writers and get a little work done in a fun, free supportive space with WiFi and outlets. For teens and adults. Drop in, no cost.

KFPL is partnering with Kingston NaNoWriMo to offer free space for anyone participating in the annual nation-wide challenge to write 50,000 words during National Novel Writing Month. Come meet with fellow participants and get a little work done in a fun, free, supportive space, with WiFi, outlets and possibly snacks. Drop in for adults and teens, no registration required, no cost.

At this session on Monday November 4:

Come Write In!

Join us as we spend the night writing and working on our novels for National Novel Writing Month! Meet fellow writers, talk about your novel, and join in fun challenges. All experience levels welcome!  More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/425117184782047/

Additional sessions will be held at KFPL branches on:

  • Monday October 7 at Central: 2 - 4 PM
  • Monday October 28 at Calvin Park: 7 - 9 PM
  • Monday November 11 at Isabel Turner: 7 - 9 PM
  • Monday November 18 at Calvin Park: 2 - 4 PM
  • Monday November 25 at Central: 2 - 4 PM

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Public Meeting and Events |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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