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Adult Programs
For information on all our writing programs and to register, visit our library event calendar .
Writer-in-Residence
For information and schedule visit our Writer-in-Residence webpage.
Family History Writing Workshops with Duane Roen
Duane Roen has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. He and his wife, Maureen Roen, have also been recording their family history since 1978 by writing more than 16,000 daily journal entries on their children and other family members. Combining his professional and personal interests, Duane worked with colleagues to establish courses on writing and recording family history in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University. He also is founding coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Registration required.
Writing Groups
Writers Connection
An informal writer's group that meets to read, discuss and critique one another's work. Group members offer constructive feedback to help peers with their writing.
- Meets every other Friday, 2-4 p.m.
- For exact dates, visit our library event calendar
Tempe Writing Contest
- Tempe Writing Contest - The Official Tempe Public Library annual writing contest, brought to you in partnership with Arizona State University.