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Upcoming Programs

Jun
5
Mon
ONLINE: Ask the Editor with Britta Jensen
Jun 5 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Click here to join the Writing Workshop, a live virtual program happening from 5-6:30pm.

If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact questions@westbanklibrary.com if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program.


Writing Workshop: Ask the Editor with Britta Jensen

Join writer and editor Britta Jensen & co-editor Alex Herrera as they live-edit writers’ creative work and query letters, offering pointers about story flow, voice, point of view, and how to see their work from a target readership perspective. They’ll open up the floor to questions about craft, submissions and publishing your work, so don’t be shy asking about everything you need to know to feel confident about submitting your work or publishing it!

For submissions: authors can send over up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font & in MS Word doc format only). We’ll only be able to share submissions that follow that format, unless they’re query letters (which are single spaced, but still need to be in MS Word.) People can do a mix of query & opening pages or query & synopsis, whichever they feel they’d like some live feedback on! The deadline: Monday, May 29 at midnight to info@thewritingconsultancy.com

Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation:

  • Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name.
  • Mute if there is background noise.
  • Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution.
  • Be respectful and listen when others are speaking.
  • Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.
Jun
6
Tue
All Ages Storytime @ Westbank
Jun 6 @ 10:30 AM

Join us for All Ages Storytime at Westbank Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome!

 

ONLINE: Heartfulness Meditation
Jun 6 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm.

If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact questions@westbanklibrary.com if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program.


Heartfulness Meditation can help you to live a heart-centered life, manage your emotions, and find inner peace and balance. When we become mindful of our feelings, we can let them inspire us. This practice awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence.

Want to learn more? Check out the book The Heartfulness Way or go to heartfulnessatwork.eventbrite.com to participate in other events.

Games for Grown-ups @ Westbank
Jun 6 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Games for Grown-ups

After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like.

Interested in learning cribbage? Come learn from seasoned c ribbage players today!


This program made possible with a grant from Texas State Library and Archives Commission in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Tech Help @ Westbank
Jun 6 @ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions.

Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and Saturday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm.

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