Introduction to Revision*

Friday, October 2 | 12:00 p.m. | Online



You've written a first draft? What happens next? We’ll explore the differences between developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading, and practice reading with an editor’s eye—learning what to look for as a piece moves from early shaping to final polishing. Free registration required.

Author Claudia Hinz

Saturday, October 3 | 3:00 p.m. | Central Library



Claudia Hinz shares her debut novel. Unpacking the contradictions of motherhood, the devastation of grief, the blind spots of privilege, the fuel of desire, and one’s own purpose, Safekeeping is a thoughtful, poignant novel that will remain with you long after the last page is turned. 

From Writer to Author

Tuesday, October 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Central Library & Online

A sneak peek at what it takes to publish and promote your book. Lieve Maas will introduce writers to what happens after “The End.” You will learn how a manuscript becomes a real book in the world, what self-publishing actually involves, and how authors can begin sharing their work with readers through storytelling-based marketing.

Reading the Rainbow

Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00 p.m. | Central Library

A poetry event with Oregon poets Carol Barrett and Judith H. Montgomery. Join poets Carol and Judy as they read poems saturated with color from a new anthology, The Color Wheel. Imagine the delirium of yellow as bees take to the flower garden, or the cool green of a stream where lovers reconnect.

The Author's Next Chapter*

Saturday, October 17 | 1:00 p.m. | Central Library

From the final draft to finding readers. In this hands-on workshop, writers will explore what it really takes to move from a finished manuscript to a professionally published and discoverable book. This is a working session designed to help writers leave with clarity, and concrete next steps for their book. Free registration required.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Thursday, October 15 | 6:00 p.m. | Redmond Library



Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters. Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up.

This Poem Came to Me*

Saturday, October 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Redmond Library



Cultivating inspiration from everyday moments. There’s no thrill like a lightning bolt of inspiration! When a poem seems to just appear out of thin air, it feels mystical, magical even, like some unfathomable force we just have to hope will find us. In truth though, we don’t have to wait at all! Free registration required.

Quiet Writing Time

Tuesdays | 9:30 a.m. | Central Library

Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. | Redmond Library

Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. | Sisters Library



Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company. Join other writers for a drop-in quiet working session in meeting rooms across the county in three library locations. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Please check the online calendar for changes and updates.