All library Legacy programs are free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the sponsoring library or organization.
Special Events
Arts, History, and Cultural Programs in Viking Library System
These projects are funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Bring the Loft to You
Virtual Writing Classes for Adults
Join us in a virtual classroom for 90-minute sessions led by teaching artists from the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis.
Classes are free but registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the program.
Elements of Fiction: Short Story Writing
Wednesday, March 8
6:30-8:00 pm
Led by teaching artist Jessie Sholl
Students explore the craft of fiction and learn literary techniques such as dialogue, voice, scene, and structure, to increase their awareness of the wealth and range of stylistic choices available to fiction writers. Register here.
Hosted by Fergus Falls Public Library
For Teens: The Alternate Universe: Creating Fictional Worlds
Saturday, March 11
10:00-11:30am
Led by teaching artist Kelsey Daly
How do you create fictional but vivid and detailed “other worlds” on the page? Learn how celebrated authors have mastered the art of creating these alternate worlds where anything is possible, and how you can too! Register here.
Hosted by Fergus Falls Public Library
Narrative Healing
Tuesday, March 14
6:30-8:00 pm
Led by teaching artist Basanti Miller
This class offers participants the unique opportunity to explore writing as a healing healing art – writing for healing, writing to remember, and writing to connect. Register here.
Hosted by Thorson Memorial Library in Elbow Lake
Characters, Plot, Setting: Strengthening Your Story
Saturday, March 25
10:30-12:00 noon
Led by teaching artist Jessie Sholl
You know the basics of writing fiction, you’ve moved past the general idea phase of writing a story or novel, so now what? Fine tune your writing by focusing on important craft elements that will make your creative writing project even better. Craft questions encouraged! Register here.
Hosted by Perham Area Public Library
For more information, contact Gail Nordstrom at gnordstrom@vikinglibrarysystem.org