Events

This monthly writing program invites you to explore and preserve your personal stories. The program includes guided writing prompts, discussion of memoir techniques, and supportive feedback in a welcoming environment. 

Participants will…

This group is for writers who want to successfully write the stories that mean the most to them, and then get them out into the world. This group is facilitated by local author Andrew Flynn, with a focus on understanding, using, and…

Connect, network, and celebrate the vibrant literary talent in our community at the Local Author Fair! 

Meet the storytellers behind the pages, learn about their creative journeys, and discover a wide range of genres and perspectives.…

Discover the scenic wonders and cultural treasures of our state with popular travel writer Roger Naylor as he presents his notable book: Arizona National Parks and Monuments. Come along with Roger to explore places of…

Join young adult author Hailey Alcaraz for a fun and informative session on building your online presence as a writer. Learn how to connect with readers writers and the broader literary community through social media. Hailey…

This monthly writing program invites you to explore and preserve your personal stories. The program includes guided writing prompts, discussion of memoir techniques, and supportive feedback in a welcoming environment. Participants will…

This group is for writers who want to successfully write the stories that mean the most to them, and then get them out into the world. This group is facilitated by local author Andrew Flynn, with a focus on understanding, using, and…

Ever wonder about the origins of Chandler's Ostrich Festival and how this bird played a role in Chandler history? In 1914, Arizona's first territorial veterinary surgeon and hotel magnate, Dr. A.J. Chandler, expected the delivery of a herd…

This monthly writing program invites you to explore and preserve your personal stories. The program includes guided writing prompts, discussion of memoir techniques, and supportive feedback in a welcoming environment. Participants will…

Dr. Ben Furlong presents the story of Pueblo de los Muertos, an indigenous village located in present-day south Tempe and west Chandler, which existed from about 300-1450 A.D. The unprecedented Hemenway Southwestern Archeological Expedition…