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Writing Group

The Writing Group is a place for writers of all ages and backgrounds to share ideas, learn techniques, and get feedback on their writing. Check the calendar for upcoming events. You do not need a library card to participate.

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Critique Workshops

Join other writers to crique portions of each other's work. Advance registration is required. See events in the calendar for individual deadlines. Sessions will be canceled if fewer than 5 participants sign up.

Book Chats

A book club about writing! Book discussions focus on writing technique, structure, plot elements, etc. Past titles have included Steering the Craft by Ursula Le Guin and On Writing by Stephen King.

Book Chats are held 3 times annually.

Special Events

Author appearances, publisher presentations, open mic night... Oh my! Special writing events are held at various times throughout the year.

Upcoming Writing Group Events
National Novel Writing Month
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
Clint Stoker, "100 Loyal Readers: Building a Fanbase - for Authors", Author Event
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room 3,Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
In Partnership with the Utah Humanities Book Festival.
National Novel Writing Month
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
Todd Hugie, "Unveiling Secrets - Inside House Down Dirt Lane", Author Event
Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room 3,Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
In Partnership with the Utah Humanities Book Festival.
National Novel Writing Month
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Sun, Nov 03, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Mon, Nov 04, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Tue, Nov 05, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Wed, Nov 06, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Thu, Nov 07, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Fri, Nov 08, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Sat, Nov 09, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Sun, Nov 10, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Mon, Nov 11, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Tue, Nov 12, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
Writing War
Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Help your team vie for the highest word counts in a series of writing battles. This event is part of the Library's NaNoWriMo event series.
National Novel Writing Month
Wed, Nov 13, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Thu, Nov 14, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
National Novel Writing Month
Fri, Nov 15, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register
Writing War
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Help your team vie for the highest word counts in a series of writing battles. This event is part of the Library's NaNoWriMo event series.
Open Mic Night - NaNoWriMo Finale
Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Say farewell to 2024 by coming to Open Mic Night and NaNoWriMo prize drawings! Read a selection of something you've written during the year, or listen to other writers.
See all events

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  • Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Please specify which event you are attending.
  • If you haven't received a link within 4 hours of the event, please call us at 435-723-5850.

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