Lit Youngstown is announcing its winter readings and programs, which include an all-ages Winter Writing Camp and a spring events fundraiser. More information appears below.
Creative Reading. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown will present Creative Reading with Julie Cancio Harper and Eric Harper. Skye Hildebrand will co-host. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Food for Thought. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s book discussion will feature “Be Holding” by Ross Gay. 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8.
Writers Circle. Lit Youngstown office, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Writers Circle offers the opportunity to give and receive feedback on new work. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.
Fantasy Book Club. Lit Youngstown’s Fantasy Book Club will discuss “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini. Via Zoom. 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.
Poetry Reading: Debra Derrenbacher and Joy Mistovich. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown will present a poetry reading with Debra Derrenbacher of Sharpsville and Joy Mistovich of Youngstown. Rebecca Banks co-hosts. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Food for Thought. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s Food for Thought book discussion will feature “There, There” by Tommy Orange. 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12.
Writers Circle. Lit Youngstown office, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Writers Circle offers the opportunity to give and receive feedback on new work. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19.
Lit Youngstown Reading: Ross Gay and Rochelle Hurt. This online reading features Ross Gay and Rochelle Hurt. 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30.
Lit Youngstown Reading: Brandon Noel and Tony Wade. Soap Gallery, 117 S. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown will host a reading with Brandon Noel, Tony Wade, and contributors to Olney Magazine. Jim Jordan will co-host. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Food for Thought. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s book discussion will feature “Little Devil in America: Notes on Black Performance” by Hanif Abdurraquib. 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9.
Just Desserts: A Lit Winter Gala. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. This fundraiser benefits Lit Youngstown’s spring events. It will include desserts and savory hors d’oeuvres, wine and apple cider punch, short readings by Phil Brady and David Giffels, jazz, a silent auction a golden ticket raffle, and a literary costume contest judged by Craig and Christine Duster, owners of POP! Arts, Books, Culture. Visit Lit Youngstown’s website or email for more information. 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. $35.
Writers Circle. Lit Youngstown office, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Offers the opportunity to give and receive feedback on new work. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.
Winter Writing Camp. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., and Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. Lit Youngstown’s Winter Writing Camp features writing fun for children ages 5 and up, teens and adults. Learn about the Public Library renovations and resources. Includes a cookie table, open mic, and music by Jon Locketti. Registration includes lunch. Visit Lit Youngstown’s website or email for more information. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18.
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