Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thursdays
January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
Class Size: 8 students
Zoom link will be sent after class payment is received.
Designed for both beginning and experienced poets. In-class writing exercises will challenge your inner muse as we experiment with various poetic forms (rhymed and unrhymed) and sparks for inspiration. Instructor: Jennifer Dotson
Memoir Writing
Tuesdays
January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
Class Size: 8 students
What’s your story? Your life experience is the story that only you can tell. Examples of successful memoirs are discussed as well as techniques for organizing your thoughts and putting them on paper. Instructor: Jennifer Dotson
Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.
If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Beginning French
Wednesdays
January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
Class Size: 8 students
This class is designed for beginning students. Students will develop the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn the French alphabet, basic vocabulary, greetings, personal pronouns, and identify simple sentence structure. Instructor: Najia Siham
Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.
If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Jennifer Dotson
Memoir Writing and Poetry Writing
Jennifer Dotson has a BA in English Literature/Theater Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MFA in Drama from the University of Virginia. Founder of Highland Park Poetry, Jennifer is the author of two poetry collections: Clever Gretel (Chicago Poetry Press, 2013) and Late Night Talk Show Fantasy & Other Poems (Kelsay Books, 2020). She has been facilitating poetry, creative writing and memoir workshops since 2007.
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