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Registration opens:
July 30th, 2026

Write Your Story Before It's Lost

A writing workshop for adults
2026-08-27 18:00:00 2026-08-27 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Write Your Story Before It's Lost Main Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, August 27
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Meeting Room B

Learn simple techniques for capturing personal memories, family history, and life experiences, transforming them into meaningful stories that can be shared for generations. Registration is required.

Every family has stories worth preserving. In this workshop, participants will learn simple techniques for capturing personal memories, family history, and life experiences before they fade, transforming them into meaningful stories that can be shared for generations.

About the presenter: Cori Sykes has over 15 years experience in the writing and publishing industry.

This program is for adults. Registration is required.

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your reservation so someone on the waitlist can join. If you are on the waitlist, attend only if you get a confirmation email indicating that a spot has opened up for you. Staff members will be taking attendance.

To cancel your registration, do one of the following:

  • Use the link and registration reference number from the "You're Registered" email you received.
  • Call the library's Adult Services Department at 317.814.3988.
  • Email adultservices@carmelclaylibrary.org.

 

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