WritersCorps and the San Francisco Public Library are teaming up for an extra special holiday workshop. Make your own Vampire Holiday Cards using collage materials and text from your favorite vampire novels! Muahahaha!! This workshop is offered four times at the Mission Branch Library and led by WritersCorps teaching artist Carrie Leilam Love.

When: Monday, December 21, 2009, 6 pm
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 2 pm
Monday, December 28, 2009, 6 pm
Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 2 pm

Who: Open to ages 12 to 22. Bring your friends!

Where: Mission Branch Library
300 Bartlett Street at 24th Street, San Francisco

Cost: All programs at the Library are free!

How to Sign Up: For more information or to register, contact 415.355.5738 or ntermini [at] sfpl [dot] org. An RSVP is not required, but limited space is available.

Collage, Poetry and Journaling

WritersCorps and the Teen Center at the San Francisco Main Public Library join forces to present a new workshop on writing and collage. Turn your imagination and memory into words and images on a page. Create work that expresses your own unique thoughts and dreams using fancy paper, paint, old maps and found items. Bring poems that have inspired you along with your own work and a willingness to learn and work together to build a fun and supportive environment.

When: Saturdays, 2 - 4 pm
October 10, October 24, November 14

Who: Open to tweens and teens, ages 11 to 19

Where: San Francisco Main Public Library
100 Larkin Street at Grove Street, San Francisco

Cost: Free!

How to Sign Up: For more information or to register, contact teen librarian Betsy Levine at 415-557-4497 or blevine [at] sfpl [dot] org

We have a new workshop underway at the Main Library. Though this class started last week, it’s not too late to join. In this eight-week class, students will have the opportunity to develop and share all kinds of writing (poetry, memoir and more) in a supportive group led by WritersCorps teacher Cindy Je.

When: Fridays, 4 - 5:30  p.m.
October 2 - November 20, 2009

Who: Open to teens, ages 12 to 19

Where: San Francisco Main Public Library
100 Larkin Street at Grove Street, San Francisco

Cost: Free!

How to Sign Up: For more information or to register, contact teen librarian Betsy Levine at 415-557-4497 or blevine [at] sfpl [dot] org

WritersCorps is starting a new writing workshop at the Excelsior Branch of the San Francisco Public Library. This eight-week creative writing workshop will awaken your powers of observation, imagination and language while providing a chance to share your work.

A WritersCorps teacher will lead workshops in a safe, supportive atmosphere, introducing valuable writing craft basics.

What: I Write For Teens

When: Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm
February 4 to April 1, 2009 (Please note no class will be held on February 18)

Who: Open to teen writers, ages 12 to 19.

Where: Excelsior Branch Library, meeting room
4400 Mission Street (at Cotter), San Francisco, CA 94112

Cost: Free!

How to Sign Up: For more information or to register, contact Marla Bergman, teen librarian, at 415-355-2868 or mbergman [at] sfpl [dot] org.

Don’t have a WritersCorps teacher at your school? Then join us at the public library. Starting January 4th, WritersCorps teacher Cindy Je will be leading writing workshops every Friday after school at the main library in downtown San Francisco. This nine-week class gives students the opportunity to develop and share writing in a supportive group.

What: Beyond Journal Writing for Teens

When: Fridays, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
January 4 to February 29

Who: Open to teen writers, ages 13 to 19

Where: San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch
100 Larkin Street at Grove Street
3rd Floor (near the Teen Center and Paley Conference Room)

Cost: Free!

How to Sign Up: For more information or to register, contact Betsy Levine, teen librarian, at 415-557-4497 or blevine [at] sfpl [dot] org.