International Correspondence Writing Month \, or InCoWriMo for short\, happens every month in February and celebrates the joy of hand-writing messages by setting the goal of writing a note\, card\, letter\, or postcard to someone every day of the month.
\nSto p by the Beatley Central Library's writing station any day this month to c reate your message\, then hand-deliver it to the lucky person or send it i n the mail!
\nAll ages are welcome to participate\, and materials wi ll be provided.
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\nWant more writing fun? Check out t hese special events:
\nSaturday\, February 7\, 1-3 PM: Harvesting A Legacy \;-
with KaNikki Jakarta
Ages 12+. Join KaNikki Jakarta\, th
e first African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria\, as she presents a m
ini writing workshop and open mic in celebration of 100 years of harvestin
g the legacy of people of color in the city and nation. This workshop invi
tes teens and adults to create history-in-the-making through poetry and sp
oken word. \;Registration required.
Sunday\, February 8\, 1-3 PM: Va
lentine Card Extravaganza!
All ages. Spend your Sunday a
fternoon making Valentine Cards for someone special in your life. This eve
nt is intended for all ages. Card making supplies will be provided so get
your creative juices flowing. Don't have the time to make a card? No worri
es! Just pick up a pre-made kit at the Info Desk and create a card at home
. See you there!