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Fiction Writing Workshop

From Idea to Story
2025-10-21 18:00:00 2025-10-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Fiction Writing Workshop Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us! Drayton Branch -

Tuesday, October 21
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 18:00:00 2025-10-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Fiction Writing Workshop Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us! Drayton Branch -

Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us!

Are you a fiction writer struggling to bring your ideas together into an engaging story? Local writer and editor Colleen from Elora Writing Workshops will help participants build confidence and grow their writing skills. We'll review character development and plot and learn some methods for un-sticking your writer's block. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens 13-18 years | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Ontario Public Library Week |

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Drayton Branch
Phone: 519.638.3788
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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About the branch

Drayton Branch is located on the edge of Drayton, neighbouring the Mapleton Health Centre. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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Thu, Sep 18, All day
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Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
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Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
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Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Cancelled
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Scavenger Hunt - Fall Frenzy
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in September 16-27.
Culture Days - Tiny Art Show
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Fergus Branch
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. Take part by joining us for activities at your local library.
Culture Days - Tiny Art Show
Sat, Sep 20, All day
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Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. Take part by joining us for activities at your local library.
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